Location: Blue Mountains
Top Things to do in Blue Mountains
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Big Groups in Blue Mountains, Grey County
Although the name suggests otherwise, the Blue Mountains is an actual town in Grey County that consists of several small communities including Thornbury, Christie Beach, Clarksburg, Heathcote and Ravenna. The area is very picturesque and scenic in the summer months and during "apple season" in the autumn, but the town is most famous for its mountains. Tourists flock to Intrawest's Blue Mountain Ski Resort year-round for its wide array of offerings. If you aren't in the mood for skiing or snowboarding, take a stroll through Blue Mountain Village and enjoy a coffee at one of the cafes or a meal in one of the many restaurants located in the village.
Restaurants in Blue Mountains
1. Axed
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By magnolia2010
Melissa at Axed was very accommodating to our last minute mid-morning booking for our family of four. Our 17 year old daughter was the lead in choosing this 'cool' event, to compensate for a rained out ski day. And, crazy but true - with no age restrictions, our 4.5 year old boy was able to be part of the fun! Instruction on safety and technique was very effective. Melissa was awesome with all ages, very personable and energetic. We'd go again just for the competition...now that we know how to get the bullseye!
2. Blue Mountain Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 919 reviews
The Blue Mountain Village is located in the Town of the Blue Mountains, nestled between the charming communities of Collingwood and Thornbury, at the foot of Ontario's largest mountain resort, Blue Mountain. The Village offers a vibrant social and cultural scene combining unique attractions, dining and shopping experiences. There is ALWAYS something to do at BLUE including five hotels, 25 retailers, 25 cafes & restaurants, year round award winning Festivals and Events plus Activity Central to book your hiking, biking, caving, climbing, spa, and more!
Reviewed By Al0ha4ever
We are a family of 4 with children aged 7 and 9. We stayed a few nights at Blue Mountain and had a wonderful time. There’s so much to do; the Ridge Runner, mini putt, obstacle courses, play areas, gondola rides, movies in the square, shopping, or just sitting at the dock enjoying the outstanding views of the mill pond. We even enjoyed taking the shuttle to the private beach where we had a relaxing time swimming and kayaking. We were all able to walk far into the lake, because it’s a good distance before it starts getting too deep for the kids. Overall, we had a wonderful time making lasting memories with our kiddies.
3. Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By AmandaDucey - Kitchener, Canada
I'm not fond of coasters, but this was awesome. My husband and I visited as part of a weekend getaway. Staff were friendly, and one even took a picture of us before the ride started. The ride takes you up the mountain, and upon reaching the top you send yourself off. You can control how fast or slow you go, which put me at ease...by the end I was going full speed and enjoyed every moment. The view from the coaster was amazing. We're planning to return every season that its open for different views.
4. The Thornbury Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By mcfamily1010 - Toronto, Canada
Beautiful area to sit and watch the sunset, would definitely recommend. They have some cute shops around the corner!
5. The Roost Wine Co.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Located on a picturesque hilltop near Ravenna, Ontario with stunning views of Georgian Bay and only 20 minutes from Collingwood and Thornbury, The Roost vineyard and winery is a fantastic place to experience cold-climate wines in a spectacular setting. The Roost is about bringing friends and family together in a beautiful and relaxing setting, allowing them to dream away an afternoon or evening - accompanied by a glass of wine of course! Reservations are required to visit the winery. Please book through our website.
Reviewed By katebZ771QG - Toronto, Canada
We had the loveliest time at this winery - a hidden gem in the area. Their attention to detail is evident everywhere, including pandemic protocols that put us at ease for an indoor wine tasting in their beautiful restored barn/tasting room. Moreover, when dark storm clouds rolled in and we received tornado warnings on our phones the owner graciously moved everyone downstairs to wait out the storm and do an impromptu winery tour. The wines exceeded our expectations and the staff were knowledgeable and attentive. And the cheese plate was so good! Highly recommend.
6. Blue Mountain Resort (Things to Do)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 691 reviews
Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain village resort, is nestled on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay and spans across the beautiful Niagara Escarpment. Blue Mountain has evolved into a true four-season destination, and continually ranks among the top family-friendly resorts in Canada
Reviewed By 928vladimirv
We had been there for a numerous time. Staying in Mosaic for a fey days or just came in for night skiing. Day skiing is not good during weekend - too crowded, many school buses and community basses. Night skiing is awesome
7. Scenic Caves Nature Adventures
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 765 reviews
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures offers nature, history, scenery and memorable adventures. Explore a self-guided trails of caves carved millions of years ago and savour breathtaking lookouts from the highest point of the Niagara Escarpment, set in one of Canada's six UNESCO biosphere reserves. Learn about the First Nation's Petun tribe and their legends. Venture over Southern Ontario's longest 420 ft. suspension bridge. Take an adrenaline-pumping ride on the Thunderbird Twin Zip Line. Experience treetop canopy walking across a web of platform decks and air born walkways, and zip cable gliding on a guided Eco Adventure tour. Enjoy the many family-friendly features such as: children's adventure playground, Rocky the train, mini golf, gemstone mining, trout pond, picnic areas, snack bar and gift shop. In winter, glide along 27 km. of professionally groomed cross-country ski trails. Snowshoe across a suspension bridge and 8 km. of pristine trails winding through a 200 year old forest.
8. Thornbury Village Cider & Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 90 reviews
The Thornbury Cider and Brew House offers tasting flights of our popular Thornbury Cider, Thornbury Beer or wines from our parent company, Colio Estate Wines. Painstakingly crafted in small batch lots and made from locally sourced apples, our Thornbury Premium Craft Cider is the best-selling brand in Ontario! Our Cider taps feature our Premium Craft Cider as well as our Cranberry, Blueberry-Elderflower and Blood Orange Apple Ciders. The beer taps feature our Dam Dark Lager, Ladder Run Amber Lager, Pickup 26 Pilsner and Thornbury Light Lager. New Cider and Beer innovations are released regularly throughout the year, so there is always something interesting and fresh to try! We also offer a non-alcoholic sparkling grape juice for non-drinkers and children. Our Experience Room features colourful murals of the cider and beer-making processes and is available to rent for groups, meetings and parties. Our large deck is open year round. Come by and check us out!
Reviewed By rachelannesals - Hamilton, Canada
My new husband and I are in town on a mini honeymoon for a few days. My family really enjoys cider so I was very excited to see the process. Sadly, the business is not open for tours. We decided to stay 7and try the tasting menu and I am so glad we did. Our flight today included honeycrisp, cranberry, blueberry-elderflower and blood orange ciders ($10 - great selection and totally worth it!) We additionally tried the raspberry and rose ciders ($8ish for a pint). Our personal fav was the cranberry. Our server knew qe had just had lunch and because the place wasn't busy, let us just sip and lounge for a few hours.
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