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

The Blue Mountains travel guide

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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
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 114 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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 05m 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 128 km from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Turo and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 298 km and will cost you around $41. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 114 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from the United States departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 15m.

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 05m 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 128 km from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Turo and City Car & Truck Rental, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Red Arrow, Bus and Rider Express. From Buffalo, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 298 km and will cost you around $41. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,120 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,830 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,849 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,599 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,421 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,702 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,098 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,379 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,315 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 800 reviews)
$165+
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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1299 reviews)
$253+
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Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1117 reviews)
$166+
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Blue Mountain Resort Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 786 reviews)
$139+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1855 reviews)
$135+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1499 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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