Enjoy Winter! Every weekend in February

Every weekend come out to the Blue Mountain Village for Horse & Wagon rides, Scavenger Hunts, Free Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours and Skating.  

Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday grab your snowshoes and meet at 10:30AM at Columbia Sports Store for a free guided snowshoe tour* up the mountain through forest trails and open slopes.

*Weather Permitting, rentals available at Activity Central ($10/pair) A waiver is required, meet at 10:15AM at the Adult Columbia Store. Suitable for ages 5+, complimentary hot chocolate voucher included.

Horse & Wagon Rides

Enjoy the village with a Horse Drawn Wagon Ride every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4PM.  Meet outside Windy O'Neills Irish Pub

Five acres of family skating

Enjoy the area's largest free outdoor rink on the Village's own Mill Pond- 5 acres in total of outdoor skating delight!  *weather permitting, skate rentals available. 

Hours: 10AM - 10PM Daily

Rentals Open: Friday & Saturday 10AM - 8PM, Sunday 10AM - 6PM at the Hut beside the Pond.  Monday-Thursday 11AM - 6PM at Activity Central.

Skate Rentals - Includes HST

• Adults $8
• Children $6
• Family (2 adults, 2 children, 2 helmets/skate aids) $30
• Helmets & Skate Aids $6

Rental Requirements:  Credit Card security deposit, Activity Central rental waiver, CASH Only at the Skate Rental Hut, Credit/Debit/Cash accepted at Activity Central.

Village Shopping Hours

Open Friday & Saturday 10AM - 9PM

Sunday - Thursday 10AM - 7PM

Audi FIS World Cup Ski Cross presented by Rockstar (February 1-3)

World Cup Ski Cross racing is back at Blue Mountain with the addition of Snowboard Cross for 2012!  Part of the FIS Freestyle World Cup, the event will showcase the worlds' best racers from across the globe including Canadian World Cup and World Championship medalists.  Four athletes race head to head through a challenging course full of jumps and berms, don't miss this exciting event!

Wednesday February 1

• Training Group #1 (10:30AM - 11:30AM)
• Training Group #2 (1 - 2PM)

Thursday February 2

• Ski Cross - Ladies Training 9:15 - 9:45AM
• Ski Cross - Ladies Qualification 10 - 10:30AM
• Ski Cross - Mens Training 11:30AM - 12:00PM
• Ski Cross - Mens Qualification 12:15 - 1:00PM

Friday February 3

• Ski Cross -Ladies & Mens Training 11:00 - 11:30AM
• Audi FIS Ski Cross World Cup Heats & FINALS 12:00PM
• Awards 1:35PM
• Ski Cross official after party presented by ROCKSTAR 10:00PM

Saturday February 4

• Fast & Female Ski Cross Day for girls ages 11-14 1:30 - 4:00PM in the Village Conference Centre. Click HERE to register online.
• Molson Canadian Pond Hockey: Canadian National Snowboardcross Team vs. Canadian National Ski Cross Team  8:00 - 9:00PM on the Village Mill Pond.  Under Armour After Party in the Blue Mountain Village

LG FIS Snowboardcross World Cup Powered by Volkswagen (February 6-8)

Monday February 6

• Mens Training 10:35AM - 12:00PM
• Ladies Training 12:45 - 2:15PM

Tuesday February 7

• Mens & Ladies Inspection 9:30 - 9:45AM
• Mens & Ladies Training 9:55 - 11:00AM
• Mens & Ladies Qualifications 11:15AM - 2:00PM

Wednesday February 8

• Finalists Training 1:00 - 1:30PM
• LG Snowboardcross FIS World Cup Main Event 2:00PM
• Awards 3:00PM

CLICK HERE for more details

Badlands Park Series (February 8, 15, 22 & 29)

Badlands Park Series is Blue Mountain's own grassroots terrain park series taking place Wednesday nights in February.  Never competed before?  No problem!  This event is designed to welcome new riders to the contest scene.  All ages welcome, lots of prizes from Salomon, Bonfire and Spy.

Volcom Stone's Peanut Butter Rail Jam (February 11)

Ontario's largest rail jam and a staple event on the Ontario snowboard scene is back at Blue Mountain for its 9th year.  You can expect to see over 150 riders from across the province throw some smooth peanut-buttery tricks on a signature rail jam set up.

CLICK HERE for additiona information

4 on 4 Pond Hockey Tournaments (February 11)   Hockey Day In Canada

Surrounded by Ski Hills and in the heart of the shops and restaurants of Blue Mountain Village, is a pond of great dimensions that will be transformed into Canada’s real game – Pond Hockey.

Join us and be part of this spectacular day. Bring your family and friends and enjoy grass roots hockey action.

CLICK HERE for details & to register

Family Day Weekend (February 18-20)

Celebrate the annual Family Day at Ontario’s favourite ski Village with FREE activities for 3 days. Free-flying Birds of Prey shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, Columbia Guided Snowshoeing, Horse & Carriage Rides, Face Painting, Fire Dance Show and FIREWORKS!

Saturday

• Village Scavenger Hunt 9AM - 9PM
• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours 10:30AM
• Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM
• Face Painting 1-4PM
• Birds of Prey in Flight Show 12, 2 & 4PM
• Fire Dance Show 8PM

Sunday

• Village Scavenger Hunt 9AM - 9PM
• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours 10:30AM
• Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM
• Face Painting 1-4PM
• Birds of Prey in Flight 12, 2 & 4PM
• FIREWORKS over the Mill Pond 8PM

Monday

• Village Scavenger Hunt 9AM - 9PM
• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours 10:30AM
• Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM
• Face Painting 1-4PM

ALL WEEKEND LONG

• Plunge! Aquatic Centre
• Skiing & Snowboarding
• Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
• Crock A Doodle Pottery
• Skating on the Mill Pond

Coors Light College and University Week (February 21-24)

Need a break from the books?  Get outside for Blue Mountain's College & University Week!  Take advantage of the $39 +HST lift tickets for students, dig into week long Apres Specials at participating resort locations and get your party socks on for the official Coors Light Cold Party Thursday night!

Molson Canadian 67 Women's Week (February 27-March 4)

Ladies, get your gals together for an amazing week of specials across the resort!  $39 +HST lift tickets all week long for the girls as well as special discounts at participating retail locations.

Enjoy Winter! Every weekend in March

Every weekend come out to the Blue Mountain Village for Horse & Wagon rides, Scavenger Hunts, Free Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours and Skating.  

Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours

Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday grab your snowshoes and meet at 10:30AM at Columbia Sports Store for a free guided snowshoe tour* up the mountain through forest trails and open slopes.

*Weather Permitting, rentals available at Activity Central ($10/pair) A waiver is required, meet at 10:15AM at the Adult Columbia Store. Suitable for ages 5+, complimentary hot chocolate voucher included.

Horse & Wagon Rides

Enjoy the village with a Horse Drawn Wagon Ride every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4PM.  Meet outside Windy O'Neills Irish Pub

Five acres of family skating

Enjoy the area's largest free outdoor rink on the Village's own Mill Pond- 5 acres in total of outdoor skating delight!  *weather permitting, skate rentals available. 

Hours: 10AM - 10PM Daily

Rentals Open: Friday & Saturday 10AM - 8PM, Sunday 10AM - 6PM at the Hut beside the Pond.  Monday-Thursday 11AM - 6PM at Activity Central.

Skate Rentals - Includes HST

• Adults $8
• Children $6
• Family (2 adults, 2 children, 2 helmets/skate aids) $30
• Helmets & Skate Aids $6

Rental Requirements:  Credit Card security deposit, Activity Central rental waiver, CASH Only at the Skate Rental Hut, Credit/Debit/Cash accepted at Activity Central.

Village Shopping Hours

Open Friday & Saturday 10AM - 9PM

Sunday - Thursday 10AM - 7PM

Salomon Jib Academy (March 3)

The Salomon Jib Academy is a slopestyle ski event for athletes 16 years old and younger.  Participants ski all morning with a Salomon Pro Coach, and qualify for the finals in the afternoon.  The grand prize is a trip to Mammoth Mountain for the Jib Academy final.

CLICK HERE for information

Molson Canadian Men's Week (March 5-9)

Bring the boys out for Molson Men's Week!  Take advantage of $39 lift ticket rates; enjoy Apres Specials and week-long excitement in participating Village locations.  NEW this year is the Molson Canadian 3 on 3 POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT March 8-9 and a chance to WIN the Ultimate Leafs Getaway!

March Break (March 10-18)

Pack up the kids and head to Blue Mountain Village this year for an action packed week on and off the slopes.  Student lift ticket discounts with themed events and prizes each day, the Village is filled day and night with free activities for kids of all ages. 

Scavenger hunts, Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tours, Birds of Prey Shows, face painting, Outdoor ski and snowboard movies, Fire Dancers, Glow in the dark Broomball, indoor movies for resort hotel guests, Fireworks and the ever popular FREE outdoor concert featuring SUZIE MCNEIL with Special Guest KIRA ISABELLA on Wednesday March 14! 

Saturday March 10

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• Face Painting 1-4PM
• Fire Dance Show 8PM

Sunday March 11

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• Face Painting 1-4PM

Monday March 12

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• Birds of Prey Show 11AM, 1PM & 3PM
• Face Painting & Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM

Tuesday March 13

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• Birds of Prey Show 11AM, 1PM & 3PM
• Face Painting & Horse & Wagon Rides1-4PM
• Fire Dance Show 8PM

Wednesday March 14

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• Face Painting & Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM
• FREE Village Concert featuring SUZIE MCNEIL & special guest KIRA ISABELLA 4PM

Thursday March 15

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• KEEP WINTER COOL 11AM - 4PM - awareness about the potential impacts of climate change on the ski industry
• Face Painting & Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM

Friday March 16

• Columbia Guided Snoeshow Tour
• Face Painting & Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM
• FIREWORKS 9PM

Saturday March 17

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour
• Face Painting & Horse & Wagon Rides 1-4PM

Sunday March 18

• Columbia Guided Snowshoe Tour

ALL WEEK LONG

• Village Scavenger Hunts
• Plunge! Aquatic Centre
• Skiing & Snowboarding
• Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
• Crock A Doodle Pottery
• Skating on the Mill Pond

Badlands Golden Ticket (March 17)

Win a 2012-2013 Sponsorship from Salomon, Bonfire, Spy, Lifted and Blue Mountain Resort!  Ages 16 and under both ski and snowboard are invited to show off their skills to the Salomon pros for their chance to win their very own "Golden Ticket".

St. Patrick's Day (March 17)

Check out the Village festivities and parties at Windy O'Neills and Rusty's plus FIREWORKS by the Mill Pond at 8pm!

The Great Canadian Shield Ski & Snowboard Series Finale & Final 4 Showdown (March 22-24)

The last stop and series finale for Canada’s newest ski & snowboard slopestyle series will take place in the Badlands Terrain Park where the top athletes in Canada will be competing to claim the overall series title. Saturday night don’t miss the hilarious Final 4 showdown team challenge from 7pm – 9pm where teams of four dress up and compete to be titled as the most creative group. Wrap it all up with the legendary Coors Light Party in the Grand Central Lodge.

Experience the best of Georgian Bay on the

Blue Mountains Apple Pie Trail

More than great Food & Drink

Along the western plain of Georgian Bay, adjacent to the Escarpment that forms the historic Bruce Peninsula, Mother Nature and human nature have teamed up to create perfect conditions for apple pie.

The Apple Pie Trail runs from Collingwood to Blue Mountain Village, Thornbury, Meaford, Owen Sound and the beautiful Beaver Valley with stops showcasing local apple products from the region's finest orchards, vineyards, markets, boutiques and restaurants.

Eat, Drink and enjoy Apple Pie Trail Winter Adventure Packages from DECEMBER - APRIL

Excluding February 20, March 12-16, 2012

Save on mid-week culinary adventure experiences!  All adventures include an Apple Pie Trail certificate for use at dozens of Trail locations along the route.

MONDAYS ~ Scenic Caves Cross Country Skiing Package ~ Save 20% - Self Guided

• Price from: $38.90 pp +tx, includes ski rentals, trail pass & $12 Apple Pie Trail certificate and map

TUESDAYS ~ Scandinave Spa Rejuvenation Package ~ Save 20% - Self Guided

• Price: $48 pp +tx (19+), includes bath pass and $12 Apple Pie Trail certificate

WEDNESDAYS ~ Mill Pond Skating with Apple Desert at Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill Package ~ Save 50%

• Price: $14 pp +tx, includes Apple Crumble Tart, $12 Apple Pie Trail certificate and skate rentals

THURSDAYS ~ Snowshoe Tour & Local Wine Tasting Package ~ Save 20% - Guided

• Price:  $65 pp +tx, includes transportation from Blue Mountain Village, snowshoes, guide, Wine Tasting and $12 Apple Pie Trail certificate

FRIDAYS ~ Snowshoe Tour and Hot Chocolate Package ~ Save 50% - Guided

• Price: $15 pp +tx, includes snowshoe rental, guide, Hot Chocolate at Grand Central Lodge & $12 Apple Pie Trail certificate

For full details, visit www.applepietrail.ca and at Activity Central in the Village.  Book your adventures at 705-443-5522

More Trail products include:  Caramel Apple Lattes, Apple Cheesecake, Apple Crumble Ice Cream, Apple Butter, Apple Inspired Sock Kits, Ida Red Frozen To The Core (dessert wine), Apple History, Apple Art, Apple Cinnamon Honey, Apple Wood Cheese Boards, Forbidden Fruit Hard Cider, Organic Apples, Farmers Markets and of course our world famous Apple Pies.

January 9 - March Break

Open Friday & Saturday 10AM - 9PM

Open Sunday - Thursday 10AM - 7PM

40 Shops & Restaurants to explore, be sure to check out the NEW SHOPS ALONG WATER ST.

Thrill-seekers rejoice! Ontario's first mountain coaster offers an exciting new downhill adventure at Blue Mountain. The coaster will take riders on an exhilarating trip through the escarpment's varied terrain and thrilling glades for over a kilometre downhill. The driver takes control of their own speed travelling down the track with access to a manual brake, providing speeds of up to 42 km/h. Take a scenic ride down the mountain to enjoy views of Georgian Bay and the Niagara Escarpment, your trip will be one to remember!

Winter 2011/2012 Operating Hours Update*:

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

10AM - 4PM

Family Day Weekend - Monday February 20

Daily through March Break - March 12-16

* weather and snow making conditions permitting

Plunge! Aquatic Centre

Inspired from the tradition of cottage-style boathouses, Plunge! is an authentic and magical expression of a place and its people.  Indoor-outdoor pools, indoor water playground, hot tubs, rope swings, docks and slides are sure to provide year-round fun.  Or, if you prefer, simply watch all the action from the comfort of your dock chair.

January - March 2012

Open Daily 10AM - 7PM

March Break

Open Daily 10AM - 9PM

April - June

Open Friday, Saturday & Sundays 10AM - 7PM

REVITALIZATION!!  Come see what we have done - the facility has a BRAND NEW feel!! 

Crock a Doodle

Get Creative at Crock a Doodle!

Come in and join us in our colourful painting studio in the Blue Mountain Village with a blast of creative fun!  There are oodles of things to doodle on...and its fun for all ages!  It's fun art - not fine art, so anyone can do it and everyone should!    Prices are determined by the pottery you choose to paint, and pieces fire overnight in our kilns and are usually ready the following day after 4pm for pick up.  Drop ins are welcome, but space can be limited, so come early! 

Call 705-444-0888 or visit www.crockadoodle.com