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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything The Blue Mountains has to offer.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Summitview Pavilion (115 Swiss Meadows Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 187
1 night at 3-star hotel
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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. Toronto Pearson Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Air France, Avianca and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest domestic flight to The Blue Mountains departs from Abbotsford and takes around 4h 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 London takes 3h 44m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 02m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including FlixBus, Trailways and Greyhound. From Buffalo, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 266 km and will cost you around C$ 89. From Kingston, the ticket costs about C$ 81 for a journey of 282 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (2,575 reviews)
KLM
Good (402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (1,746 reviews)
SWISS
Good (535 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,375 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,510 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,039 reviews)
Air France
Good (498 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (306 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,443 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,275 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,048 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (131 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (492 reviews)
Finnair
Good (780 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (479 reviews)
LOT
Good (401 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (3,067 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around C$ 385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 243 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 196+
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 323+
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Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.71 and C$ 27.61.