See & Do

There’s no better way to enjoy the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend and no better place to explore our countryside and fall colours! Free activities throughout the Blue Mountains and Collingwood all weekend. You’ll be delightfully challenged to fit them all in.

South Georgian Bay, Mother Nature and human nature have teamed up to create perfect conditions for apple pie. By the warmth of the wood fired kitchen oven, generations of bakers refined and traded their recipes creating a heritage of apple pie second to none. Support the local Blue Mountain apple industry. Follow the Apple Pie Trail at applepietrail.ca

Have fun and be creative at ArtSpark in Collingwood or Thornbury. Experience the wonderful state of being creative in 1, 2 & half day classes in art,craft & photography. Whether you are a complete stranger to artistic pursuits, or a practicing artist, we endeavour to light some creative sparks.Come and play!

Tucked into the Niagara Escarpment between Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, Batteaux Creek Golf Club offers golfers one of the most scenic and playable layouts in Ontario. Batteaux Creek is an 18 hole semi-private golf club.

Canoe or kayak through the trees in spring when the water is high and the bugs aren’t out. A great canoe route begins at Kimberley, from the Beaver River Access Point located off Grey Road 13. You can park and launch there or arrange to have a canoe delivered.

THORNBURY • HEATHCOTE • EUGENIA Thornbury Harbour is the starting point of this well-known route. Explore the harbour area, wander along the Riverwalk Trail up to the fish ladder and visit the town’s fine shops and cafés. Once back to your car drive up Bruce Street and follow this road (road changes names several times) through Clarksburg, Heathcote, and Kimberley climbing up through the Beaver Valley until reaching Eugenia. Eugenia is worth a visit. Stop for an ice cream cone at the famous Emporium then head down to the Falls Conservation Area across the street to view the 30-metre waterfall. Continue south on Grey Rd 13 to Hwy 4 and turn left until Grey Rd 2. Turn left on 2 and then right on Grey Rd 31 down the Pretty River Valley (follow road left where Grey Rd 31 intersects Pretty River Rd) to the 10th line. Turn left here and follow the 10th line all the way to Mountain Rd and turn right to go back into Collingwood. This drive features lovely fall colours and breathtaking views.

From Meaford head south on County Rd 7 to Kimberley. Follow County Rd 13, also called the Valley Road to Thornbury. This is a lovely winding road running along the Beaver River. Then back to Meaford along the Georgian Trail. Long and hilly. 66 km.

Open to the public, our spa offers a wide selection of facials, massages, hand & foot treatments, and body treatments. Our Spa provides the perfect complement to your full Beild House experience! Gift Certificates Available!

MEAFORD • KIMBERLEY • EUGENIA The starting point of this tour is Meaford Harbour at the foot of Trowbridge St off Hwy 26. Drive around to the scenic marina, with its lovely gardens and harbour-side benches, then on to the beautiful old harbour, past the Meaford Museum and down Lakeshore Rd W. to a unique waterfront park and magnificent views of Georgian Bay. Explore the historic and architecturally interesting Golden Town of Meaford before heading east on Hwy 26 to Grey Rd 7. Follow 7 south, up the seven steps of the ancient glacial lake Algonquian and into the Beaver Valley, with a stop at the scenic Epping lookout — a good picnic site. Drive on past Talisman Resort until you come to Grey Rd 13. Turn left on 13 to return to Thornbury or right to Eugenia and Hwy 4.

One stop action shop featuring the region's best activities. Whether you are looking for pure adrenaline or simple serenity, we can help you find what you are looking for. Main Street in the Village at Blue.

The Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts (BMFA) is a vibrant arts organization that promotes the arts, supporting and educating artists in our community. Ongoing programmes include the Juried Photo Show, Juried Art Show, Studio Tour, art classes and other community & educational events.

Go Karts - Batting Cages - Kiddy Go Karts - Bumper Boats - Mini-Golf - Arcade - Snack Bar

The natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment acts as a picturesque backdrop to the course’s well-maintained tees, fairways, greens and gardens. This excellent walking course is designed with both the 9th and 18th holes returning to the Clubhouse. Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club is located on the 10th Line between 6th Street and Mountain Rd. 18 Holes, Semi-Private, Par 72, Licensed Dining Room, Pro Shop. Green Fees Welcome.

A hard ride that starts at the Blue Mountain Inn and climbs Scenic Caves Road to Banks. Then turn right to Loree Forest on Grey Road 21- 22 and follow this road down into the Beaver Valley to Victoria Corners on Grey #2. Go north on Grey Rd #2 to Hwy #26 at Thornbury, turn right and pick up the Georgian Trail ¼ mile down on the right side. Ride the Trail back to the Depot and back up Grey Rd #19 back to the Inn (35 km loop).

Four Season Resort offering year round recreation, lodging, festivals and events. Dining and shopping in the Village at Blue Mountain. Children's programs and conference facilities available. The definitive winter escape is in your own backyard.

BLUE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE • BANKS • RAVENNA Start at the Village at Blue Mountain. Take time here to stroll through this pedestrian village’s variety of shops and cafés or take a gondola ride (seasonal) up the mountain. Once back in your car exit The Village and turn right on Grey Rd 19. Follow the roundabout to Scenic Caves Road where it climbs the ski hill at the south end of Blue Mountain. At the top of this road is the Scenic Caves Nature Adventure Park. For some real excitement, stop here and take a walk on southern Ontario’s longest suspension foot bridge. Follow this road until it reaches Banks, turn right and turn via the Loree Forest (good place to stop and hike) to Grey Rd 2. Turn left on 2 past Ravenna (the Ravenna General Store is worth a look) until Grey Rd 19. Turn left here and follow Grey Rd 19 back to Blue Mountain. Dramatic views of Georgian Bay highlight this route.

The Blue Mountains has a number of beaches including Northwinds and Christie Beach. Additional beaches can be found at Craigleith Provincial Park, Council Beach and Peasmarsh Beach. Discover the Mary Ward shipwreck — a 2 km paddle off Northwinds Beach

A 4 km easy to moderate hike accessed off River Road West and follow the signs. A unique eco-system that traverses pine savannah and sand dunes, home to a variety of wildlife and many rare species of wild flowers.

We are an eco-friendly horseback riding sport. Horseback riding adventures of different areas of the Blue Mountain escarpment offering different riding levels for all to enjoy.

Offering contemporary & traditional work by established Canadian Artists, we provide quality, selection & value to both residential & corporate clients. With over 150 works on hand & access to over 100 artists, we can find you just the right piece.