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 April
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in April
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 New York and takes around 1h 45m.

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 3h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 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 New York and takes around 1h 45m.

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 3h 49m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Windsor, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 10m 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 Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 130 miles and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $135 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
3 stars
Excellent (9, 170 reviews)
$176+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1416 reviews)
$140+
Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2523 reviews)
$125+
The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 778 reviews)
$212+
Royal Harbour Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 559 reviews)
$103+
Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1708 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58.

Expect to pay $5.22 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 $62.69 and $83.58.