Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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, 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 October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 235
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 235
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 domestic flight to The Blue Mountains departs from Ottawa and takes around 1h 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 Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 50m 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 Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Ontario Northland, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 38. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 274 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 domestic flight to The Blue Mountains departs from Ottawa and takes around 1h 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 Ottawa takes 4h 14m and costs around C$ 56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montreal, expect to pay about C$ 56 for a 4h 50m 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 Fox and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Ontario Northland, Rider Express and FlixBus. From Kingston, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 38. From Buffalo, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

YYZToronto Pearson Intl
YTZToronto Island
YHMHamilton

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,779 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,794 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,197 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around C$ 274 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 215 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 287+
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Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 232+
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Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 231+
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Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 260+
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Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 per litre 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 C$ 18.88 and C$ 25.17.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 per litre 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 C$ 18.88 and C$ 25.17.