What is there to do at Blue Mountain in the summer?
In summer Blue Mountain Resort runs an open-air gondola, the Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster, high ropes courses, zip lines, a climbing centre, a putting course and hiking and biking trails, and the Village has patios and events. Tyrolean guests also get a private sandy beach on Georgian Bay, a 5 to 7 minute drive from the chalets, and sports fields in the village.
At the resort
| Attraction | What it is |
|---|---|
| Open-Air Gondola | A ride to the top of the Escarpment and back |
| Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster | A track down the hill, open in every season |
| Timber Challenge and Skywalk Challenge High Ropes | Two high ropes courses |
| Wind Rider Triple Zips | Zip lines |
| Lumber Lanes Climbing Centre | A climbing centre |
| Cascade Putting Course | A putting course |
| Mill Pond Activity Centre | On the Mill Pond in the Village |
| Hiking and biking in the Explore Park | Trails on the hill |
| Plunge! Aquatic Centre | The resort’s aquatic centre, listed for every season |
| Monterra Golf | An 18-hole course at the resort |
These are the names on the resort’s own activities list. Tickets, hours and height limits are set by the resort, so check its site for your dates. Note that the resort’s own beach is for guests of its hotels only.
What our guests get that others don’t
Tyrolean Village has its own private beach on Georgian Bay, sandy and reserved for our guests, a 5 to 7 minute drive from the chalets. In the village itself there are volleyball and soccer fields, a baseball diamond, tennis and a playground, with sports equipment available; see resort amenities. From May 1 to October 31 every chalet has a barbecue and a picnic table on the deck.
Around the area
The public Northwinds Beach in Craigleith is about 2.5 km away, and there is golf, cycling on the Georgian Trail, and wineries, cideries and breweries within a short drive; our things to do and golf pages list them, and the discounts page has offers for our guests. For the beaches, see beaches near Blue Mountain.
Where these facts come from
Checked in November 2026: Blue Mountain Resort, Activities; Town of The Blue Mountains, Northwinds Beach. Details about our own chalets are from our chalet pages and rental information. Schedules and prices at the resort change, so confirm on its site before you go.
Related questions
Is Blue Mountain open in the summer?
Yes. The resort runs summer attractions including an open-air gondola, a mountain coaster, ropes courses and zip lines, and the Village is open all year.
Is there a beach at Blue Mountain?
The resort’s beach is for its hotel guests. Tyrolean guests have their own private beach on Georgian Bay, a 5 to 7 minute drive from the chalets, and the public Northwinds Beach is about 2.5 km away.
Do the chalets have barbecues in summer?
Yes. From May 1 to October 31 every chalet has a barbecue, and the luxury chalets have one all year.
Can we bring the dog in summer?
Dogs are welcome in our Swiss-style chalets with no pet fee. The luxury chalets are pet-free.
Plan a summer stay
Call (416) 213-7437 or send a request with your dates and headcount, and we’ll match you to a chalet.