The Blue Mountains, Ontario

Population: 7,025 (StatCan 2016)
Coordinates: 44°29′N 80°23′W

As a real estate agent who specializes in Blue Mountains, let me be your guide to what Blue Mountains Ontario has to offer as a neighbourhood to finding homes for sale in the area. The Blue Mountains is not a town all on it’s own, it includes the towns of Thornbury, Clarksburg, and smaller communities such as Banks, Castle Glen Estates, Christie Beach, Craigleith, Swiss Meadows, Heathcote, Lora Bay, and Ravenna,.

The Blue Mountain ski resort is located in The Blue Mountains and is now a year round tourist destination. Blue Mountain Resorts offers visitors from near and far many onsite amenities, swimming at Plunge!, hiking, a mountain coaster, down hill biking, ice skating on the Woodview Mountaintop rink, skiing, snowboarding, and a large conference centre. The European-inspired Blue Mountain Village features many shoppes, restaurants, cafes, and eateries. Stay in the heart of the Village at one of the many Blue Mountain condominiums to enjoy all of the local amenities.

Homeownership around the Blue Mountain ski resort ranges from Tyrolean-inspired ski chalets, to ski-in ski-out mountain side condominiums to golf course estate homes. There is a home that will meet your needs and within walking distance to ski hills. The Blue Mountains is also home to several private ski clubs all which have their own ski hills with the exception of the Toronto Ski Club and Collingwood Ski Club that utilize Blue Mountain ski hills. Craigleith Ski Club, Alpine Ski Club, The Georgian Peaks Ski Club, and Osler Ski Club offer trial memberships for new members. Since you’ll be trying out the ski hill membership you may also try a ski chalet for the winter in a seasonal chalet rental.

The Blue Mountains isn’t all about winter and skiing, there are several beaches and golf courses to enjoy! Northwinds Beach to Delphi Point Park and beyond are great to get your toes wet and cool down in the summer heat. The Georgian Bay Club, The Golf Club at Lora Bay, and Monterra Golf Club offer great golf courses and amazing views. And yes, you could live near your favourite golf course or beach. Georgian Hills Vineyards and The Roost Wine Company, the local wineries are sure to quench your thirst with a lovely glass of wine and an accompanying cheese or charcuterie boards after all the outdoor activity from your day.

Neighbouring to the east is Collingwood, Clearview Township borders from the south to the east, Grey Highlands to the west and Meaford to the north west. The entire Georgian Bay area offers many adventurous outdoor activities and amenities. Real estate for sale in The Blue Mountain varies, offering century homes in Banks, newly built homes in Thornbury, golf course estate homes in Lora Bay, riverfront homes on the Beaver River in Heathcote and view properties in Castle Glen overlooking the Bay. The variety of housing allows for individual needs to be met. Whether you are looking for a family home to enjoy an active outdoor life or a retiree looking for privacy outside of the city limits, The Blue Mountains has a home for you.

The Blue Mountains offers such a diverse lifestyle that you’ll want to live, work, and play here. Contact me, Michelle Kingsbury, a local Blue Mountain REALTOR®. The Blue Mountains has my heart with all it has to offer and it will have yours too! I would be delighted to assist you in your search to make The Blue Mountains your home.