Blue Mountain Reviews: 3.81/5 from 450+ Verified Skiers | Snomad
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Updated February 2025

Blue Mountain Reviews & Ratings

How Skiers Rate Blue Mountain

Overall Rating
3.81
Value for Money
3.50
Quiet Slopes
3.30
Après-Ski
3.83
Accommodation Options
4.31
Family Friendliness
4.54
Groomed Runs
4.12
Powder Zones
2.99
Tree Runs
3.20
Mogul Fields
3.12
Off-Piste
3.09
Snow Parks
3.85
Lift Efficiency
4.02
Eating Out
4.04
Ski School Quality
4.06
Beginners
4.11
Intermediates
3.94
Advanced
3.68
Experts
3.61
Snowboarders
3.81

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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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I had a great time with my friends and family, great instructors, great food, fun times hitting the slopes. It was a overall 10/10 experience especially being my first time skiing/snowboarding.
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Good hill for Ontario.

Can get very overly busy which makes it unpleasant as the chairlift waits are long.
Best to go on weekdays.

The village is ok. Overpriced but nice for a beer apres.
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Blue Mountain delivers a dynamic and lively experience, with long, rolling runs that feel great for carving and a mix of terrain that keeps both skiers and snowboarders engaged. The vibe is more energetic than relaxed, with a bustling village at the base offering cozy après-ski spots, lively bars, and better food options than most Ontario resorts. While weekends can bring long lift lines and some icy patches, the combination of varied slopes, a fun terrain park, and a social atmosphere makes it an exciting destination for both casual riders and those looking for a full ski trip experience.
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The village is beautiful and when every run is open, there are so many different places to go. Its always busy since blue is super popular which might take away from the experience.
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This place is one of the biggest rip offs you will find anywhere in North America. I have skied & snowboarded all over North America & even in Europe, but this place is one of the most expensive you will find while delivering horrible to zero value. It's basically a small hill formed out of the escarpment with almost zero diversity in runs, it's always overcrowded & way over priced for a lift ticket as are the accommodations, all the restaurants & any amenities. The place is a complete joke. Doller for dollar it's even worse.

And the customer service could care less about helping you with your issues or concerns.

The final straw for me was when Covid was on you couldn't get passes to guarantee you a lift ticket for a given day so I purchased a 5x7 pass as well as two Double Downs so that I could at least be able to ride, but once the hill closed down for Covid we weren't given the chance of refunds. We had to use it or lose it the next season, but I had a severe injury that year so I couldn't ride. I asked that they give me even resort credit for the approx. $500.00 I had put out that I could use that year for even accommodations & was totally denied. I even asked for a reasonable percentage & that was denied too. It was the only place throughout all of the Covid mess that did not offer refunds as I actually had approx. $30,000.00 out there in sporting & concert tickets as well as 2 trips & every single other entity offered complete refunds and/or incentive credits. I actually still have one for a concert venue that they continue to honour all these years later yet the owners/management at Blue Mountain would not honour any of my financial commitment. I used to be a regular for 35 years mostly because it was the closest hill with even their limited vert (720 ft), but I have not been back & won't likely ever go again. Don't waste your money unless you have little other choice.
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Blue Mountain is Ontarios largest ski resort, featuring well-groomed trails for all skill levels. While it may not compare to the massive slopes of the Rockies, its an excellent option for those in Southern Ontario looking for a convenient ski destination. The resort has modern lifts, a variety of runs, and night skiing, which is a great bonus. Snow conditions can vary, but artificial snow-making helps maintain a decent base throughout the season.
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Great day! Not super busy but pricy for sure . Will be going back with the amazing snow base this year
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Visited with my family for a weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Other than the hills there was a bunch of other activities to keep you occupied. The trails themselves were nicely groomed and their terrain park was pretty sweet. Def would go again but there's for sure a better mountain for a similar price.
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I really enjoy Blue mountain. It is a beautiful resort and the village is just spectacular. The lifties are always super nice and helpful, especially when I fall. The slopes are amazing. Never had a day of bad conditions. Wish there were more clear directions on the spilitting of the hills and wish it was cheaper I would go more often.
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Excellent resort for family and beginners/casual skiiers. If you want the real deal, long verticals and deep pow, go out west! For east coast skiing, this place is awesome.
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Absolutely awesome experience, wonderful accommodations , great choice of restaurants , great atmosphere, great for families, definitely recommend
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Blue Mountain is owned by Vale Resorts and like all others, the day lift ticket price has gone WAY up. But the value is still there with lots of varied terrain, a great park setup and night skiing. The village has many amenities and unique restaurants, some reasonably priced. Ski in the mornings before the school groups get there and you'll have some runs to yourself. Personally I stay away on weekends as the lift lines are very very long.
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I'm in my happy place when I'm shredding the blacks and double blacks at Blue North. What Blue Mountain lacks in height it makes up for in width. The 43 runs are spread over four distinct areas. There is a lot of variety. This resort gets crowded, it's a good idea to hit the hill when lifts open.
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Long lines during the day on weekend. Pretty fun glades and lots of smooth runs. Recommend weekdays though.
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Been going to Blue for years!
Great resort for Ontario with great runs and a nice après scene.
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Hotels were great, but the skiing was way too busy, the mountains weren't groomed and took a long time to get back up to the top.
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love visiting blue mountain for snowboarding! always a great time with friends and family for a great day of winter fun
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Some decent skiing during off peak dates. A bit overpriced for food and accommodation especially during busy weekends.
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We just went this past weekend and the conditions were great. We will be going back on Saturday. Its a great plan to take friends and family. If you dont ski theres something for everyone. They have great hill variety and take good care of the courses. May be a few icy patches but overall well groomed. We had a great time exploring different runs on the mountain. The enchanted forest fun has cute little cottages on top of the mountain. If you like skiing are quite good or are a beginner all levels are welcome here.
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Blue mountain is often over crowded, especially on weekends. You spent more time waiting for a chairlift than going down the hills. Its also very expensive to stay at the village. Not worth it in my opinion.
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