The Blue Mountains Travel Guide

Tourist 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 Craigleith Provincial Park and Blue Mountain Ski Resort.

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Swiss Meadows

Though Swiss Meadows may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster.

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Castle Glen Estates

When in Castle Glen Estates, you can plan a visit to Collingwood Scenic Caves and Plunge Aquatic Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Nipissing Ridge

While Nipissing Ridge isn't home to many top sights, Craigleith Provincial Park and Blue Mountain Ski Resort are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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 AU$256 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,963 reviews)
"Amazing place and neighbourhood. Lot of activities for all age groups. Surrounded by good restaurants fitting any budget. Must recommended!! Gives a Europe feeling, easy to access via car and they run shuttle too."

Reviewed on 18 May 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 AU$364 per night from 8 Jun to 9 Jun
AU$364
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

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 AU$329 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$329
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
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! (1,343 reviews)
"Amazing all around"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

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! (766 reviews)
Good experience
"Dated tired property but inexpensive and has amenities like pool and sauna. Back porch messy with leaves and dust. Front porch ok. Rooms inside ok. Fireplace nice. Good value for money paid."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Royal Harbour Resort
Snowbridge
Snowbridge
2 out of 5
171 Snowbridge Way, The Blue Mountains, ON
Stay at this condo in The Blue Mountains. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Blue Mountain Ski Resort and Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
"The beds are very squeaky and impossible to sleep on, way too hard."

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Snowbridge
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"The condo was very clean and a great place to stay. However, the pull-out couch was uncomfortable and I would say it should not be considered a bed, and the bed on the main floor was also below standard. Communication with the host was excellent. I would definitely return if the sleeping arrangements ..."

Reviewed on 23 Apr. 2025

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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