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Updated November 2024
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How Skiers Rate Blue Mountain

Overall Rating
3.82
Value for Money
3.50
Quiet Slopes
3.31
Après-Ski
3.84
Accommodation Options
4.32
Family Friendliness
4.54
Groomed Runs
4.12
Powder Zones
2.99
Tree Runs
3.21
Mogul Fields
3.12
Off-Piste
3.09
Snow Parks
3.85
Lift Efficiency
4.03
Eating Out
4.05
Ski School Quality
4.06
Beginners
4.16
Intermediates
3.94
Advanced
3.68
Experts
3.64
Snowboarders
3.84

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What Skiers Say About Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain attracts a wide range of visitors from beginners through to advanced skiers and snowboarders, with many reviewers highlighting it as the largest and most accessible resort in Southern Ontario, particularly for those travelling from Toronto and the GTA. The village at the base receives consistent praise for its atmosphere, dining options, and additional activities beyond skiing. Reviewers repeatedly mention that weekdays offer a much better experience than weekends, when lift queues become significantly longer and crowds impact enjoyment. Snow conditions are variable, with artificial snowmaking maintaining coverage but reviewers frequently noting icy patches and limited natural powder. Pricing is a common criticism, with many users stating lift tickets, food, and accommodation are expensive relative to what the resort offers compared to larger destinations.

AI-generated summary based on verified skier reviews

  • village atmosphere
  • variety of runs
  • lift efficiency weekdays
  • night skiing
  • beginner-friendly terrain
  • proximity to Toronto
  • weekend crowds
  • lift queue times
  • icy conditions
  • expensive pricing
  • limited vertical
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Jay Yoo
expert skier ⛷️
Nov, 15 2024
Lots of different runs for all different types of skiers/boarders. Day and night skiing available. Village is really nice to walk around. Ski and snow board instructors are amazing and would highly recommend. Lines go pretty quick but the runs are a little short. But its all we have in Ontario.
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Owen
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 15 2024
Solid resort for where its located. Nothing to compare to the west mountains but fun place. But overpriced for what it is though. Go on a weekday its a ghost town, but stay away on weekends.
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Isiah
intermediate snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 14 2024
Great place for a ski weekend without venturing too far from home. Lots of runs with good variety of difficulty
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Jason
advanced skier ⛷️
Nov, 14 2024
Blue mountains main challenge is size and value. They are the only show in town for public Ontario resorts that are worth going to. As such the common exorbitantly out of line prices, and underdeliver on value given the short 2-4 minutes runs the hill is made up of.

Lift tickets are dynamically priced and can be typically expected to be $120-$150 on weekends.
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Mark
expert snowboarder 🏂
Nov, 14 2024
Blue mountain is great place for riders of all kinds. There is something for everyone. If you are not a boarder or skier, they have other activities to do there. There is much selection when it comes to restaurants with in the resort. You would have to drive back out towards the town.
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Maui
expert skier ⛷️
Apr, 28 2024
5x7 pass has great value if you plan on skiing here several times. Parks and tree runs are good when theres enough snow and end of year activities like pond skims are great and well organized. Can get busy during peak hours, but the night skiing typically has short lift lines if any. Great place for family vacations in Ontario but the lack of verticality and terrain does not compare to resorts out west. Very chill community as well, great vibes if youre looking for a local resort in southern Ontario.
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Will
advanced snowboarder 🏂
Apr, 27 2024
Convenient for a day trip from Toronto.

Can be very icy and lacking in powder.

Lifts can be far apart and hard to walk / ski between.

Very busy on weekends.

Terrain is not massively varied and the runs are very short.
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John
advanced skier ⛷️
Apr, 27 2024
Nothing like out west. Very icy and low level of service. Only looking to attract city customers not real skiers
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Wei Chih
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
Blue mountain is the biggest ski resort you will get in Ontario with a ton of options whether is going there to ski, shop, eat, and etc. Anything you can think of for entertainment they basically have. Lots of terrain and runs to ski in. Not only do they have winter stuff but they also have a many different things to do in the summer as well. I would 100% recommend going there.
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Heather
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 28 2024
Excellent hill and such a great group of staff - all so friendly and funny. Best hill if youre looking for a good time. Good party vibes - family friendly but this is a drinking resort.
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Ken
intermediate skier ⛷️
Mar, 27 2024
Honestly, this review may be a tad biased. I have a special place in my heart for Blue Mountain as this is where I learned to ski. It is absolutely unmatched in terms of picturesque views. I also cannot say enough good things about the ski school - the group I was in progressed quite quickly and by the end of my 3/4 days in the school it had turned into a more technical class at the beginner-intermediate level as opposed to the newbie course we started. While it tends to be quite expensive it is worth every single penny, the combination that is a vast range of runs, unique and amazing scenery, a top notch ski school, and great vibe/ feel to the whole place. The place is a must visit for everyone if possible.
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William
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 27 2024
Largest ski resort in Ontario, roughly 2h drive from Toronto.
Tried to do the best with the vertical (under 200m) available but you can ski every run in one day so wanderers will quickly be bored.
Express lifts all around but one should avoid Saturdays as lift lines are gigantic.
Resort is owned by Alterra (Ikon Pass), food is very expensive...
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Brian
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
Well maintained, lots to do on and off the hill. Busy on weekends, but lots of lifts to manage people. Limited variety, short runs, beautiful views. Great place if you are looking for an overall experience.
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Jessica
advanced skier ⛷️
Feb, 26 2024
Blue is a hill not a mountain! Prepare yourself for overcrowded lift lines to ride 500 vertical ft over and over again. Seems like a lot of time and money is spent on the village itself, and not the ski hill or snowmakin.

That being said its a fun weekend trip with friends, but if youre looking to actually ski or board, this isnt the resort for you.
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Mark
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 18 2024
Great variety of slopes for all abilities. Lift capacity is excellent. Ski school is great and Rory Ring is the best instructor on the mountain.
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Travis
expert skier ⛷️
Feb, 1 2024
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Kavi
advanced skier ⛷️
Jan, 31 2024
When there's a good layer of snow and most/all of the trails are open it's a great hill for all levels. However, the last two years I went there, the weather wasn't great and very few trails were open. This caused a backup in the lines for the ski lifts and trails very crowded. With good conditions, it's a great hill. With bad conditions, ots not worth the money. Village is nice though and great for all families.
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Maui
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 29 2024
Have bought 5x7 passes here for a couple years, the 5x7 is the greatest value in my opinion. All Terrain Parks are nice with areas catered towards beginners, intermediates, and expert Park riders. Snow accumulation is not great, and the lack of a large vertical as well as off piste skiing is lacking, however Id say Blue Mountain is the best option if youre skiing in Ontario.
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Tyler
beginner skier ⛷️
Jan, 29 2024
Found the snow heavy and tough to ski at times but with all the rain it was expected. Majority if hill was well taken care of lifts were very quick even thought it was very busy at the lifts. All employees were friendly and great to deal with.
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Samuel
expert skier ⛷️
Jan, 28 2024
For Ontario skiing it is one of the better options available, good for learning and good for families with young kids. If you are an advanced skier/rider you will be bored by the terrain and annoyed by the long lines.
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