As we plan our summer vacation for this year, we are dreaming about our trip to Blue Mountain two years ago. The last time we traveled to Blue Mountain together was with our son Zack, who passed away, so this trip was extra special to us. Not only were we treated to a beautiful two bedroom suite at the Westin, we were given passes to explore all that Blue has to do. My husband even made up a song “too much to do at Blue” because we just couldn’t seem to fit it all into our three days! From gondolas to mini golf and every adventure in between, we did things we had never done as a family and instantly fell in love with the active side of a #SummeratBlue.
Here is my family’s top 3 Reasons to Love Blue Mountain in the Summer;
1. Facing your fears, together-
Ty and I are the cautious ones in the family and we were really nervous about the adventures set out for us over our three days at Blue Mountain. Once we were there, we both realized that we should face our fear of heights and truly experience the trip! Walking across the suspension bridge at the Scenic Caves, mastering the low ropes course in the Blue Mountain Village, enjoying a night time gondola ride with a breathtaking view and even braving the Ridge Runner, Ontario’s first mountain roller coaster…we did it all with pride and pushed ourselves to face our fears with shear exhilaration.
2. Wining and Dining Choices for everyone and every budget-
There is something for all tastes at Blue Mountain. Fine dining by candlelight, beer and wings on a patio, the BEST pizza at Firehall Pizza Co. or even a quick pita while you explore, there are literally tons of choices for grown ups and the kids! Don’t want to spend a fortune on meals? It’s easy to keep to a budget with the kitchenettes available in most accommodations in the Village, so that you can cook your own food.
3. Keeping active as a family-
Keep the electronics at home and pack your running shoes, because this is an outdoor trip that will keep you active and fit as a family. Whether it was climbing the mountain together along the beautiful paths, paddling a kayak in the Blue Mountain pond or even sliding down the slide at Plunge! Aquatic Centre, we stayed active and had a blast doing it!
Our amazingly memorable getaway truly showcased all that Blue Mountain has to offer in the “green season”. Not only is Blue Mountain Resort the perfect place for a quick summer escape with the family, it is also ideal for back-to-school weekend breaks for the upcoming fall season or even last-minute end-of-summer retreats with the family. Check out the Blue Mountain Family Packages and don’t forget to include the Base Camp Active Pack for your family to take advantage of the activities at the base of the mountain (an $80 value!).
We can’t wait to book our next stay!