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 Summitview Pavilion (115 Swiss Meadows Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 195
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 195
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 Québec City and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by UP Express. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 12m 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 04m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 386 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 Québec City and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by UP Express. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 12m 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 04m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around C$ 45. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about C$ 59 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around C$ 272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 181 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Blue Mountain Canada
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 254+
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 293+
Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+

Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay C$ 1.97 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$ 23.53 and C$ 31.37.

Expect to pay C$ 1.97 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$ 23.53 and C$ 31.37.