| SKIING Blue Mountain is the Place to Be
The only way to handle an Ontario winter is to get out and enjoy it!
Whether you crave an adrenaline-filled day on the slopes or a relaxing
stroll through a welcoming Village, Blue Mountain is the place to be
this winter. Over its 65-year tradition of fun, Blue has evolved into
Ontario’s premiere four-season playground. This winter, be a part of it!
Ontario’s favourite winter wonderland features thirty-four trails,
ranging from beginner to double black diamond, stretching across the
scenic Niagara Escarpment, and reaching 720 vertical feet. You’ll
maximize your on-snow time with 13 lifts, including four high-speed
six-person chairs. And there’s plenty of action after the sun sets, with
22 trails and 10 lifts under the lights.
Blue Mountain is Ontario's Largest Mountain Resort. In the heart of the
Georgian Triangle, nestled between the shores of Georgian Bay and the
heights of the Niagara Escarpment, sits Ontario’s premiere four-season
playground, Blue Mountain Resort. Known for years as the province’s top
ski and snowboard destination, Blue Mountain features a vertical of 720
feet, or 220 metres, with 34 trails ranging from beginner slopes to
double black diamond steeps
Make The Most of Your Winter
Blue Mountain Resort is open seven days a week for skiing and
snowboarding from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Night skiing/snowboarding is open
from 4:30pm till 10:00pm. Our hours of operation do change in the event
of extreme weather, please check our detailed conditions for any changes
to operating hours.
The only way to handle an Ontario winter is to get out and enjoy it!
Whether you crave an adrenaline-filled day on the slopes or a relaxing
stroll through a welcoming Village, Blue Mountain is the place to be
this winter. Over its 65-year tradition of fun, Blue has evolved into
Ontario’s premiere four-season playground. This winter, be a part of it!
Ontario’s favourite winter wonderland features thirty-four trails,
ranging from beginner to double black diamond, stretching across the
scenic Niagara Escarpment, and reaching 720 vertical feet. You’ll
maximize your on-snow time with 13 lifts, including four high-speed
six-person chairs. And there’s plenty of action after the sun sets, with
22 trails and 10 lifts under the lights.
Area
Resort/Skiing/Trail Sites
Blue
Mountain Ski Conditions and Lift Information
Ontario’s Largest Mountain Resort,
is a four-season vacation destination. It is located 11 kms west
of Collingwood, on the southern shores of Georgian Bay.
Tyrolean Village
A small group of large Swiss-style chalets nestled at the base of scenic
Blue Mountain, Collingwood, just 90 minutes north of Toronto.
Toronto
Ski Club
One of Canada's oldest ski
clubs, it was founded in 1924 and is now a private, club operating from
Southern Ontario's largest ski resorts, Blue Mountain.
Georgian Peaks
The Georgian Peaks Club is a private club
that operates on a year round basis. It boasts the highest, longest,
most challenging terrain in Ontario.
Alpine Ski Club
A private club with a philosophy of :
excellent skiing, uncrowded slopes, great skiing and a warm relaxed
atmosphere for one and all.
Bruce Trail Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to the
development and maintenance of over 800 kilometers of main trails and an
additional 200km of side trails along the Niagara Escarpment between
Niagara Falls, Ontario (Queenston Heights) and Tobermory, Ontario
(Little Tub Harbour).
Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts
A non-profit community arts council
committed to making the arts an integral part of life in the southern
Georgian Bay community
~ Skiing &
snowboarding, Snowtubing Park, Accommodations, Kids Klub. ~
Cross Country Skiing
The Georgian Trail
Trails: 32 kms along the abandoned rail line from Collingwood to
Meaford. Passing through scenic areas with access to accommodation,
dining and retail along the way. Access points at cross roads along Hwy
26, or start in Meaford, Thornbury, Craigleith or Collingwood.
Highlands Nordic
Address: Box 110, R.R. #1, Duntroon, L0M 1H0 Tel: (705) 444-5017. Open
Daily.
Trails: Suitable for the recreational skier as well as the skating
enthusiast. Facilities & Service; Club House, snack bar, rental service,
pro shop, race facilities, ski school, jack rabbit program. 1/2 miles
Southwest of Duntroon on the 10th line.
Kolapore Uplands Wilderness Ski
Hwy Access: Hwy 26 West of Collingwood on Grey Rd, 2 for 11.2 kms
Parking on the Left. Open Dawn to dusk daily.
Trails: 60 kms/45miles, 15 trails ranging from intermediate to advanced.
Numerous steep climbs and difficult downhill runs. Caution: Because of
the extreme trail system, skiers are advised to purchase a map of the
area before starting out. Maps are available at the Georgian Triangle
Tourist Association and the Ravenna General Store.
The Loree Forest
Hwy Access: Hwy 26 west of Collingwood, Left of Grey Rd. #4, left on
Concession 7, first left on Concession 21. Continue 3 to 4 miles, watch
for unused road allowance on left, which is the entrance trail. Open
dawn to dusk daily. Located in the Grey County Forest area atop the
Georgian Peaks ski area, Loree is one of the most beautiful
cross-country areas in the Georgian Triangle. Use at own risk.
Wasaga Beach Provincial Park
Address: Box 183, L0L 2P0 Tel: (705) 429-2516
Open: Daily 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Trails: 3 Trails, 26 kms marked, groomed and track set. Novice,
Intermediate, Advanced. Trail fees.
Facilities & Services : Cookout Shelter, Warming Hut, First Aid, Waxing
Area, Trail Maps, Private Ski Rentals adjacent to parking lot on
weekendsSKI AND SNOWSHOe
Cross Country Ski
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures, Ontario, boasts 22 kilometers of groomed
beginner
and intermediate cross country ski and snowshoe trails winding through a
200 year old forest rich with wildlife. Winter owls and a wide variety
of
other birds will beckon to you from the 100 feet maple; beech and oak
canopy
while deer and many other animals can be seen in the forest.
A warm-up hut and future log cabin located in the forest offer a place
to pause and enjoy the beauty.
Facilities at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre in Collingwood, Ontario
include:
Rustic chalet to enjoy a woodstove,bowl of chili or hot apple cider
après ski
Change rooms Ski waxing facility Cross country ski and snowshoe
equipment rentals.
Snowshoe Across the Longest Suspension Bridge in Ontario- Do You Dare?
You step slowly onto the platform and grip the handrail tightly,
as you begin your snowshoe trek across Ontario 's longest suspension f
ootbridge. Through the trees, you catch a glimpse of the valley floor
beneath,
but it seems you're suspended even higher in the air.
Far below and spread before you lies 10,000-square-kms view.
With a sturdy wire fence lining the walkway, even the smallest
adventurer can see everything. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
P.O. Box 215, Collingwood,
Ontario Canada L9Y 3Z5
Tel: (705) 446-0256
Email: info@sceniccaves.com
This information provided as a courtesy by
Blue Mountain Chalets, the Georgian Triangle's largest
selection of private, luxury rental accommodations... #1 in Vacation
Lodging and Rentals in the Collingwood/Blue Mountain Region of
southern Georgian Bay.
Call our reservations centre at
877-446-0824 (Toll-Free),
416-782-9988 (Toronto Direct),
705-446-0824 (Local),
or email us at:
vacation@bluemountainchalets.com |
