Blue Mountain, Ontario

Blue Mountain resort guide

Ontario, Canada

Ontario's largest ski resort

Blue Mountain at a glance

42
Trails
11
Lifts
1,476ft
Top
722ft
Base
755ft
Vertical
YLK
Nearest airport, 39 mi
25% beginner50% intermediate25% advanced

Blue Mountain is Ontario's largest ski resort, offering excellent facilities, diverse terrain, and easy access from Toronto.

Your questions about Blue Mountain, answered

How big is Blue Mountain?

Blue Mountain has 42 trails served by 11 lifts — 14th for trails of the 15 resorts we track in Canada. On lifts it ranks 6th of the 15.

How high is Blue Mountain?

The lifts run from 722ft at the base to 1,476ft at the top, a vertical of 755ft. Of the 15 resorts we track in Canada, that is the 15th highest, with the 13th biggest vertical.

The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.

Is Blue Mountain good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Blue Mountain split 25% beginner, 50% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 20% beginner and 34% advanced across the resorts we track in Canada.

On those numbers it suits intermediates.

When is the ski season at Blue Mountain?

Over the last ten winters Blue Mountain has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around January 20 to March 11, about 51 days.

February is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 15in, 14in of new snow and 0.5 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Blue Mountain?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional (YLK), 39 mi away in a straight line. Wiarton (YVV) is 42 mi, Muskoka (YQA) is 60 mi, Toronto Pearson (YYZ) is 67 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Blue Mountain?

A 6-day adult Blue Mountain lift ticket costs CA$954 for 2025/26, or CA$159 a day. For value it ranks 14th of the 15 resorts we price in Canada.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Blue Mountain

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • Barrie-Lake Simcoe RegionalYLK
    39 mi
  • WiartonYVV
    42 mi
  • MuskokaYQA
    60 mi
  • Toronto PearsonYYZ
    67 mi · major airport

Travel time to Blue Mountain

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional (YLK)Quickest
    Flight
    1h 25m · 396 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 15m · 52 mi
    Total
    ≈ 2h 40m
  • Fly to Wiarton (YVV)
    Flight
    1h 35m · 468 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 25m · 56 mi
    Total
    ≈ 3h
  • Fly to Muskoka (YQA)
    Flight
    1h 30m · 410 mi
    Ground transfer
    2h · 81 mi
    Total
    ≈ 3h 30m

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Blue Mountain lift ticket 2025/26

CA$9546-day adult Blue Mountain lift ticket · ≈$681

CA$159 per day · 0.5 km of trails per € · #14 of 15 for value in Canada

Dynamic pricing — book early for lower prices

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Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Blue Mountain trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Blue Mountain. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Blue Mountain has 42 trails and 11 lifts, running from 722ft to 1,476ft.

Why go to Blue Mountain

  • Ontario's largest ski resort
  • Excellent facilities
  • Diverse terrain
  • Easy access from Toronto
  • Great for all skill levels
  • Family-friendly

Things to know

  • Can be crowded
  • Weather can be variable
  • Limited vertical
  • Smaller compared to Western resorts

Skiing and snowboarding Blue Mountain by ability level

Beginners

Blue Mountain offers excellent beginner terrain! The resort is very beginner-friendly with well-maintained beginner runs and excellent ski schools. Beginners will feel comfortable here.

Intermediates

Blue Mountain is excellent for intermediate skiers! The resort offers extensive intermediate terrain with easy access from Toronto. Intermediate skiers will love the variety and facilities.

Advanced

Blue Mountain offers some advanced terrain, but it's limited compared to Western resorts. Advanced skiers will find some challenging runs, but the resort is better suited for intermediate skiers.

Our take on Blue Mountain

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: bluemountain.ca

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.