The Blue Mountains

Travel Guide

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Mountains, beaches and plenty of outdoor activities await visitors to this southern Canadian town on the shores of Georgian Bay. 

On the banks of Canada’s Georgian Bay is the town of Blue Mountains, a popular destination for lovers of outdoor pursuits and breathtaking scenery. It is where you can take part in winter sports at superb mountain resorts, relax on golden sand beaches, play watersports and explore picturesque coastal trails. The town is comprised of several small communities surrounded by green fields and rugged mountain terrain.

One of the town’s most popular destinations is the Blue Mountain Ski Resort. Find ski runs suitable for all levels of skiers and go ice skating, snowshoeing and tobogganing. In the summer months, enjoy zip-line tours, cable car rides, golfing and mountain biking. Shop, dine and sample après-ski entertainment at the Blue Mountain Village. Discover more snow and mountain-based activities at the Alpine Ski Club and Craigleith Ski Club.

Blue Mountains incorporates a glorious stretch of coastline on the southern shores of Georgian Bay. Christie Beach, Northwinds Beach and the private Blue Mountain Beach are good places to visit for kayaking, sailing, swimming and many other watersports. After a few hours of beach activity, stroll along the streets of Thornbury, a waterfront community home to antique stores, art galleries and fashion boutiques.

Explore the area with a vigorous hike or bike ride. Trek over hills and through deep valleys on the Bruce Trail and stop at viewpoints to admire the vistas of Georgian Bay. Go on the 21-mile (34-kilometer) Georgian Trail that passes beaches, rivers, nature reserves and several picnic areas.

Take pleasure in more leisurely pursuits. Fish for trout at the Peasemarsh Nature Preserve and search for millennia-old fossils in Craigleath Provincial Park. Learn about the cultural and natural history of Blue Mountains at the Craigleith Heritage Depot. Play at one of the many golf courses dotted along the coastline.

Blue Mountains is approximately a 2-hour drive north of Toronto. Get around the town via rented car or bike, or by bus and taxi. Stay overnight at hotels, guesthouses, mountain lodges and camping grounds.

With beaches, countryside, mountains and ski resorts, there is always something to do and see at Blue Mountains, no matter what time of year you visit.

Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

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Craigleith

While visiting Craigleith, you might make a stop by sights like Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Craigleith Provincial Park.

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Swiss Meadows

5/5(1 area review)

When in Swiss Meadows, you can plan a visit to Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Nipissing Ridge

Though Nipissing Ridge might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Craigleith Provincial Park.

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Castle Glen Estates

When in Castle Glen Estates, you can plan a visit to Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Collingwood Scenic Caves, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Castle Glen Estates
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 out of 5
156 Jozo Weider Blvd, The Blue Mountains, ON
The price is CA $196 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
CA $196
CA $277 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star ski hotel in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 10 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,078 reviews)
"Close to everything. Great pool area."

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2025

Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 out of 5
220 Gord Canning Drive, The Blue Mountains, ON
The price is CA $271 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
CA $271
CA $368 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy a golf course, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"We were upgraded without our consent to room that didn't meet our need due to one bed being a sofa bed."

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025

Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Resort Inn
Blue Mountain Resort Inn
2.5 out of 5
110 Jozo Weider Blvd, The Blue Mountains, ON
The price is CA $156 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
CA $156
CA $229 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,418 reviews)
"Love it"

Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2025

Blue Mountain Resort Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Royal Harbour Resort
Royal Harbour Resort
3.5 out of 5
1 Harbour Street, Thornbury, The Blue Mountains, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star beach apartment in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (787 reviews)
Excellent stay
"Our stay was great"

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2025

Royal Harbour Resort
North Creek Resort Condos
North Creek Resort Condos
3.5 out of 5
796468 Grey County Road 19, The Blue Mountains, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star ski condo in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Scandinave ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (85 reviews)
"This unit met our needs and was clean and modern. A portable drying rack that folds away to dry swimmers/towels was all that I would suggest."

Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2025

North Creek Resort Condos
Historic Snowbridge Townhomes
Historic Snowbridge Townhomes
3.5 out of 5
171 Snowbridge Way, The Blue Mountains, ON
Stay at this 3.5-star golf cabin in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (82 reviews)
"Townhome was big with modern kitchen. Master bedroom was large and bathroom was fantastic. Support staff was easy to reach and responsive and got the internet sorted out within a couple of hours. Pool was nice and close by. Would have been nice to have an adult pool or better hours instead of 7-9 ..."

Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2025

Historic Snowbridge Townhomes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of The Blue Mountains

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
452
5 - Excellent 56%
4 - Good
281
4 - Good 35%
3 - Okay
43
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 2%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would love to sort out new dates for the spring.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The light show throughout the village is beautiful! Nicely done. Great getaway

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful as ever. Always look forward to visiting the Blue Mountains. Recommend to visit in February and NOT around Family Day weekend. Parking was a nightmare to find and the line-ups can be long to board the lifts/grab ski rentals.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Just beautiful! Love the area!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Diverse activities and restaurants/bars.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very pretty, nice location, a bit pricey though

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