Find Your Sense of Adventure at Blue Mountain Village

Blue Mountain Village is located in the Blue Mountains, a rocky area made up of deciduous forests. Prehistoric glaciers created Lake Muskoka and the surrounding area, so lots of ragged rocks can be seen around the lake. During the winter you'll enjoy the evergreen shrubs while the spring months fill the forests with pink and yellow flowers. 

The area has a temperate climate, with average high temperatures of 24ºC in the summer and -10ºC in the winter. The varying climate is what gives the area its unique landscape and makes it perfect for any kind of adventure.

Blue Mountain Village is just a little over two hours away from the bustling city of Toronto. Since it's so close to the largest city in Canada, it's a great choice for anyone wanting a city escape.

There are so many activities you can participate in during the wintertime. No matter what you're looking for, there's fun for the whole family when you visit Blue Mountain Village!

If you love sledding, take it to the next level on the Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster. This roller coaster covers 42km of track and takes you from the top to the bottom of the mountain. Pricing is as follows:

• Toddlers: $7-$19
• Kids: $11-$23
• Young Adults: $14-$26
• Adults: $17-$29

Another fun winter activity to try is Mountaintop Skating! This activity takes you skating through the Georgian Bay, where you can admire the great outdoors and check out light displays. The pricing is the same as for the mountain coaster.

Or, for the same price as these two activities, you can go on a Hike N Tube adventure. This activity takes you hiking on the mountain and leads you to beautiful snow tubing trails!

Want to try your hand at snowshoeing? Grab the family and go on a snowshoe adventure. For the same price as the aforementioned activities, you can enjoy walking the miles of trails in the Blue Mountains.

For a truly unique experience, try your hand at fat biking. This snow biking experience can be done alone or as part of a guided tour. Prices for adults range from $39-$49 while kids cost $29-$39.

Let's not forget about skiing and snowboarding! Sign up for private lessons, take a newbie class, or simply grab a lift ticket to hit the slopes. Pricing for these activities is as follows:

• Day Lift Tickets: $69 - $129 for adults and $55-115 for kids and seniors
• Night Lift Tickets: $41 - $77 for adults and $33 - $69 for kids and seniors

Toddlers always cost $15, no matter what time you visit. That means you can start your kids learning to ski at a young age.

One truly unique experience to check out during your stay at Blue Mountain Village is the Apple Pie Trail! This trail is located along the Georgian Bay and is a chance for you to explore orchards and breweries throughout the region.

Most activities are family-friendly, although some are designed especially for adults. Warm weather activities include: 

• A waterfall and wine tour
• Bike rides along the sticky bun loop
• Beaver Riddle canoe and wine tasting
• Vineyard and winery tour
• Wild edibles tasting
• Guided hikes

Visiting during the winter? Check out these cold-weather activities on the Apple Pie Trail:

• Outdoor heated igloos
• Scenic caves
• Scandinavian spa
• Winter waterfall wine tour
• Snowshoeing and wine tasting

Calling all artists! Crockadoodle is a family-friendly art studio that's located in the heart of Blue Mountain Village. This studio is a great place to take younger kids who can't hit the slopes yet.

At the studio, kids will have the opportunity to paint ready-made pieces of pottery in a variety of sizes and shapes. The price varies depending on what size and shape item you choose to paint, but you can choose to paint mugs, plates, ceramic dogs, dinosaurs, spaceships, and more. 

Whether you're visiting in the summer or just want a respite from the cold winter weather, the Plunge Aquatic Centre is a great place to go. This indoor waterpark is open from 10:00am to 8:00pm and is a great place to hang out with the kids. 

This centre features both indoor and outdoor pools complete with waterslides and rope swings. You can also enjoy the splash zone or hang out at the indoor playground.

No matter what part of the centre you spend time at, this is a great add-on for any trip. Add-ons are sold at the Blue Mountain Resort.

You can also purchase a splash pass if you live in the area. Adult passes are $200 while kids pay $140 and young adults pay $170. Toddlers cost just $100 if you want to get a season pass.

Do you love adrenaline? If so, you'll definitely want to head to this high ropes course located on the Blue Mountain Resort. This activity is family-friendly, but you can only participate if you're at least 13 years old. 

The course consists of ladders, suspension bridges, zip lines, climbing walls, and cargo nets. You can expect to pay $63.00 for three hours. You can also get special group rates if you're travelling with lots of people.

Whether you're visiting with family or planning a solo trip, Scenic Caves Nature Adventures is a great place to visit. This outdoor centre is located near Fern Cave in the Blue Mountains and offers amazing activities in both hot and cold weather. 

During the winter, adults pay $25.75 on weekends or $23 on weekdays while kids and seniors pay $21.25 on weekends and $18 on weekdays. Winter activities include:

• Snowshoeing
• A suspension bridge
• Cross-country skiing
• Ski rentals and lessons
• Children's playground

During the warmer months of the year, you can expect to pay a little more for admission. Adults cost $28.50 while kids and seniors cost $25.75. Summer activities include: 

• A suspension bridge
• Caves and caverns
• Zipline
• Hiking trails
• A pond and picnic area
• Gemstone mining
• Mini golf
• A playground

No matter what it is you want to do, you'll be able to bring the whole family to this park for some fun!

Craigleith Provincial Park is a stunning area of land preserved by the province of Ontario. The park boasts ample activities and camping opportunities, making it the ideal spot to visit if you love getting outdoors. 

The park is completely family-friendly and is located in the Blue Mountains along the southern shore of the Georgian Bay. It's completely free to enter the park, but you'll need to pay to stay overnight. 

While checking out the park, you can enjoy activities such as:

• Camping
• Dog beaches
• Biking
• Fishing
• Birding
• Hiking

Another unique activity is the Discovery Program. Park rangers lead these adventures that are ideal for teaching kids about nature!

Craigleith Campground is located in Craigleith Provincial Park. It's a great place for anyone planning a Canada trip thanks to its proximity to both this unique park and the Blue Mountain Resort.

This campground has plenty of amenities to make your stay comfortable, including:

• Flush toilets
• Laundry facilities
• Showers
• A camp store
• Picnic shelters, fire pits, and BBQ grills

JBH is a farm and camp in Collingwood. It's ideal for those who want to be close to Blue Mountain Village but don't want to pay the resort fees since it's located just 11km from the village. 

The area is perfect for backwoods camping and is located along the Black Ash Creek. Enjoy a washing station, outhouse, fire pits, firewood, and picnic area when staying here.

Gateway camping is a family campground located in Collingwood. It's within walking distance of the town's shops, but just 11km away from the Blue Mountain Resort, too. 

If you choose to camp here, you'll enjoy a heated saltwater pool, picnic areas, fire pits, toilets and showers, and laundry facilities. It's a more rustic place to stay if you really like the outdoors. 

You can stay directly on the Blue Mountain at the Blue Mountain Resort, a collection of cabins and lodges along the mountain. The hotel is right next to the ski slopes and other village activities, making it the ideal place to stay.

The hotel has discounts on lift tickets and skiing as well as a fitness centre and a pool. You can also enjoy the free wifi and parking at the hotel and the flat-screen TVs offered in each room.

Not wanting to stay on the hotel property? Stay at the Westin Trillium House, a beautiful lodge located just off the ski slopes and nestled on the Georgian Bay.

The hotel's amenities include a hot tub, 24-hour fitness centre, heated swimming pool, and on-site dining. You can also take advantage of the hotel's services to assist you with programming your activities for the day.

The Grand Georgian is a 203-suite hotel made to look like a historic railway hotel. It offers numerous amenities on-site, including:

• Bike Storage
• Ski Valet
• A cozy lounge with a fireplace
• Dishes, cookware, cutlery, and glassware
• Access to Blue Mountain's Private Beach