Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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, Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill, Blue Mountain (220 Gord Canning Drive (formerly Mountain Drive)) and The Pottery Restaurant (108 Jozo Weider Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 10m.

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 Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 265 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 10m.

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 Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around $41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $41 for a 4h 35m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, FlixBus and Ontario Northland. From Buffalo, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $52 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,117 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,544 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 883 reviews)
$128+
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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1325 reviews)
$224+
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Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1217 reviews)
$169+
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Blue Mountain Resort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 865 reviews)
$156+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1932 reviews)
$127+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1547 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.