The Blue Mountains travel guide

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You're Going to Love The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in The Blue Mountains to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in The Blue Mountains

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bruce Wine Bar (8 Bruce Street) and Summitview Pavilion (115 Swiss Meadows Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Blue Mountains in November
Estimated hotel price
$214
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Blue Mountains

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 114 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 11m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 30m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 128 km from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around $50. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

Although The Blue Mountains doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), which is located 114 km from The Blue Mountains. The shortest flight to The Blue Mountains from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 21h 11m.

Train

VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving The Blue Mountains, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from The Blue Mountains to London takes 2h 30m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Blue Mountains is to pick up a car hire from Toronto, which is about 128 km from The Blue Mountains. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Toronto.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Blue Mountains, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to The Blue Mountains takes 209 km and will cost you around $50. From Montreal, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near The Blue Mountains

Airlines serving The Blue Mountains

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Blue Mountains

Average rates range from around $271 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Blue Mountains

Most booked hotels in The Blue Mountains

Georgian Bay Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$181+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Living Water Resort And Spa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$204+
Living Stone Golf Resort
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$134+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$170+

Hiring a car in The Blue Mountains

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.99 and $34.65.

Expect to pay $2.17 per litre in The Blue Mountains (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $25.99 and $34.65.