The Blue Mountains travel guide

The Blue Mountains Tourism | The Blue Mountains Guide

You're Going to Love The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in The Blue Mountains to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill, Blue Mountain (220 Gord Canning Drive (formerly Mountain Drive)) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Blue Mountains

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 71 miles from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 80 miles from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Red Arrow, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 110 miles and will cost you around $30. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 71 miles from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to Burlington takes 0h 39m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 80 miles from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Red Arrow, OurBus and Rider Express. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 110 miles and will cost you around $30. From Kingston, the ticket costs about $64 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (7,202 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,685 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,828 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (857 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,578 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,394 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,814 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,320 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,331 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,241 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $115 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1328 reviews)
$135+
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada
3 stars
Excellent (9, 142 reviews)
$185+
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 787 reviews)
$164+
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2645 reviews)
$135+
Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1570 reviews)
$193+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1316 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31.

Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31.