If you’re wondering what there is to do at Blue Mountain when you aren’t skiing, you’ll be happy to know that your winter getaway can be filled with activity…even off the slopes! Whatever your holiday wish list happens to be….action…family time….rest and relaxation or a combination of them all, make sure you check out all the great activities available to you…
A Winter Full of Options
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES
LUXURY ACTIVITIES
OFF-RESORT INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Top 5 Winter Family Activities
Skiing and Snowboarding
It may seem like a no brainer for a ski resort, but there are plenty of people who stay with us in the winter who have never been on the hills. If you’re one of them, why not give it a try? The perfect way to spend a day or night! Blue Mountain has 36 trails and 15 lifts in total including 4 high-speed, six-person chairs for day skiing. There are 25 trails available for night skiing and 12 lifts under the lights. Enjoy an equal balance of beginner, intermediate and expert terrain.
Discover Skiing and Snowboarding Circuit
Never tried skiing or snowboarding before but have always wanted to? Or maybe you’ve been away from the sport and need to be reacquainted. Let this be your year! Our Discover Skiing and Snowboard Circuit contain learning stations to help guide you through the essentials of skiing and snowboarding. Our ski and snowboard pros will help you build your skills! We have over 300 on staff!
After you’ve successfully completed the Discover Skiing and Snowboarding Circuit, try the Full Mountain Experience Program, which takes you to the top of the mountain to fine-tune your skills on the more intermediate terrain.
Our Daily Programs help you learn at your own pace. In addition to the Discover Skiing and Snowboarding Circuit and Full Mountain Experience Programs, there are 60 and 90 Minute Private Lessons for able and disabled guests of all ages and skill levels.
We also have a number of programs designed for all ages and skill levels including 9-Week Ski & Snowboard for all ages, Adult Performance Training & Race, Jozo Weider Racing, 10-Week Park & Pipe and Kids at Blue Mountain.
Test your skills! If you’re new to the TELUS Park never fear – Blue Mountain has put an emphasis on learning and progression. Whether it's snowboarding, free skiing or just hanging out with friends, TELUS Park is your home base! TELUS Park boasts a super pipe and is serviced by its own chairlift. We are also home to some of eastern Canada’s best rails.
Kids at Blue Mountain Winter Programs
Our Kids Camp staff have created programmed activities for your youngsters to enjoy all day long. Your little one will meet lots of new friends both on and off the slopes! Reserve one day in advance.
With cross country ski and snowshoe trails meandering through a quiet forest of sugar maples, beech trees and oaks high atop the escarpment, Scenic Caves Nordic Centre gives a whole new meaning to winter nature adventures. Visit www.sceniccaves.com or call 705-446-0256.
Activity Central
Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, back country caving, cross country skiing, toboggan tours, ice fishing, moon lit snow treks, horseback riding and more! Blue Mountain Activity Central is your one-stop action shop featuring the region’s best year round activities, located in the Village near Starbucks.
Call 705.443.5522 to book your fun activity today!
Outdoor Skating
Get outdoors for an old favourite winter activity at the Collingwood Central Park Outdoor Rink. Special holiday rates apply for holidays. For more details visit the Town of Collingwood website at www.collingwood.ca or call 705-444-2500 for a full schedule.
Explore the Georgian Trail
Founded in 1989, the Georgian Trail is a linear park, a ribbon of green that travels from the Town of Collingwood, through the Village of Thornbury to the Town of Meaford and is the perfect place for an uncomplicated cross-country ski or snowshoe. It follows the route of the original Northern Railway along the southern shore of Georgian Bay. Each kilometre throughout the trail is signed and maps are located at major access points. Or visit Activity Central, or the Information Centre at 275 First Street, Collingwood at 705-444-0040, for maps and details.
Highlands Nordic
Highlands Nordic is located 10km South of Collingwood off HWY. No. 124, and provides a beautiful facility for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and tobogganing. Rentals and lessons are available for classic and skate-ski styles and trail passes are available for those who have their own equipment. Snowshoe rentals are also available and for the young at heart, tobogganing hills are available (must bring your own toboggan). For more details, rates and directions visit www.highlandsnordic.on.ca
Top 5 Winter Luxury Activities
Le Scandinave Spa
Le Scandinave Spa™ Blue Mountain offers guests a unique spa experience in a tranquil forest setting. An expansive view of the Niagara Escarpment and local ski runs is an additional breathtaking feature to enjoy while relaxing in the hot and cold baths at Le Scandinave. Visit www.scandinaveblue.com or call 705-443-8484 for more details.
Kalola Spa
Kalola Spa is reinventing wellness by creating a holistic spa experience that includes luxurious head to toe treatments. Experience their exclusive line of exceptional botanical spa products and much more. With your spa appointment, guests are welcome to enjoy our large Jacuzzi Whirlpool. Visit www.kalola.ca or call 705-443-5808 for more details.
Art Galleries
Indulge in exploring the artists from the Georgian Bay area. Artists from far and wide have called the Blue Mountain’s area home. With so much inspiration and stunning scenery, it isn’t difficult to find several galleries all within minutes of the resort. Here are just a few: www.brightsgallery.com www.bmfa.on.ca www.levelgallery.ca
Dining and Nightlife
If gourmet food and wine interest you, create your own self guided gourmet getaway by reserving at as many different Resort restaurants as you can. Finish your day with a few beverages and soak up some live music, wind down with quiet conversation or party ’till the wee hours in your kind of club. Click here to view a detailed list of places.
Shopping
If shopping is your idea of the perfect holiday, there is an entire Village of shops with top of the line items for you to explore! There are plenty of souvenir and gift ideas available in every store. Click here to view a detailed list of our shops.
Top 5 Winter Off-Resort Activities
Indoor Public Skating
A great family activity! Bring your skates and take advantage of a select schedule of ice times at the Collingwood Eddie Bush Memorial Arena. Visit www.collingwood.ca or call 705-445-4521.
Wasaga Indoor Paintball
Try an activity that has taken enthusiasts by storm. Play with your friends and family in this incredible indoor facility. Check out their website for details at www.wasagapaintball.on.ca or call 705-322-6321 or 1-866-322-6321.
Indoor Golf Simulator
Can't wait for the golf season to arrive? Brush up your skills with the indoor golf simulator at Fairways Golf Simulators. These simulators allow players the option of choosing 1 of 20 famous courses, as well as other activities such as pool, darts or Texas Hold 'Em Poker. Visit www.fairwaysindoorgolf.ca or call 705-444-3696 or 1-800-806-8237 for more information.
Bowling
Challenge your friends and family on the lanes of Mariner's Cove Sports Complex in Collingwood. The bowling facility offers 12 lane 5 pin bowling with automatic scoring, licensed premises, an arcade and pool tables. Call 705.445.3871 for more information.
Movies
Take in a matinee or evening flick at the Collingwood Galaxy Theatre. For show times, visit www.cineplexodeon.ca or call 705-443-8478.
Blue Mountain Ski Resort, the largest mountain resort in Ontario, Canada. Perfect for your snowboarding and skiing holidays. Located near Collingwood, a 90-minute drive from Toronto. Learn about the mountain and Village at Blue Mountain, book your accommodations and ski or golf vacation packages right here.
If you’re wondering what there is to do at Blue Mountain when you aren’t skiing, you’ll be happy to know that your winter getaway can be filled with activity…even off the slopes! Whatever your holiday wish list happens to be….action…family time….rest and relaxation or a combination of them all, make sure you check out all the great activities available to you…