Blue Mountain Reviews: 3.81/5 from 400+ Verified Skiers | Snomad
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Updated November 2023

Blue Mountain Reviews & Ratings

How Skiers Rate Blue Mountain

Overall Rating
3.81
Value for Money
3.49
Quiet Slopes
3.29
Après-Ski
3.84
Accommodation Options
4.31
Family Friendliness
4.54
Groomed Runs
4.11
Powder Zones
2.98
Tree Runs
3.19
Mogul Fields
3.12
Off-Piste
3.08
Snow Parks
3.84
Lift Efficiency
4.02
Eating Out
4.05
Ski School Quality
4.05
Beginners
4.16
Intermediates
3.93
Advanced
3.67
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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Roughly two hours away from Toronto, it is the largest ski resort with pretty much the most elevation you will find in Ontario. A wanderer will be able to ski pretty much every run in one day before night falls, an expert will be bored very quickly, but a newbie will find lots of ways to set goals and improve.
Even though almost every lift is a high capacity express chairlift, avoid Saturdays as lift lines will be very long.
The area has car parking both at the top and from several lodges at the bottom.
Accomodation and food are expensive.
Family Friendliness
Off-Piste
Snow Parks
Eating Out
Après-Ski
Value for Money
Groomed Runs
Tree Runs
Mogul Fields
Powder Zones
Quiet Slopes
Lift Efficiency
Ski School Quality
Accommodation Options