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

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.

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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 NT$4,026 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
NT$4,026
NT$5,738 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
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! (4,252 reviews)
"The hotel is amazing. It included unlimited rides on the gondola, canopy climbing and has a swimming pool too for its residents. Housekeeping is on request so you can let them know if you want rooms serviced. Cleanliness is good but not great. Amazing view of the Subaru stage from the village ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/24

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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$5,603 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
NT$5,603
NT$6,585 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Fun times!"

Reviewed on 2025/8/21

Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites

Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites

2.5 out of 5
190 Jozo Weider Blvd, The Blue Mountains, ON
The price is NT$4,377 per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
NT$4,377
NT$6,151 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,378 reviews)
"I left a day early as I found it pretty boring and the hvac was so noisy I barley got any sleep"

Reviewed on 2025/8/24

Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites
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! (812 reviews)
"Great location on Georgian Bay, with beach access in the charming town of Thornbury"

Reviewed on 2025/8/23

Royal Harbour Resort
Rivergrass Condos

Rivergrass Condos

3.5 out of 5
115 Fairway Ct, 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (191 reviews)
Wonderful place
"Perfect for relaxing vacation in familly"

Reviewed on 2025/8/15

Rivergrass Condos
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! (97 reviews)
Relaxing at North Creek Resort
"Amazing place to stay and relax, it is comfortable as at home feeling. Swiming pool and hot tub are most enjoyable, by two minutes walk time you are in other space to relaese city stress and unwind your mind to ease. It is close to Blue mountain Vilage and there is all happening to enjoy great days ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/25

North Creek Resort Condos
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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