Your opportunity to visit Ontario's most popular ski resort - Blue Mountain. We're running a shuttle to both the Scandinave Spa and the ski resort to the day - it's up to you how you spend it. For those looking to ski or snowboard, you can register online in advance (they offer free beginner lessons) and spend a day on the slopes. It's also a great option for those who just want to visit the village with its fantastic restaurants, souvenir shops, and some of the tastiest Beaver Tails you've ever had. There are heated pools nearby if you're more interested in relaxing in the warmth with the snow all around.
If you wish to go skiing or snowboarding you will need to book rentals, ski passes, or equipment individually—those are additional costs and can be booked either on Blue Mountain's website or on-site. Pricing can change week to week, so we encourage booking all of this beforehand on their website.
There is no hike or guiding for this adventure - we are providing a shuttle service to Blue Mountain and Scandinave for those who wish to explore the village, chill out in the spa or hit the slopes.
06:50 - Members getting lift meet up at the Petro Canada next to Keele Subway Station
07:00 - Shuttle leaves. Please note, we leave dead on time and cannot wait for latecomers!
07:30 - Pick up Noel from Major Mackenzie & 400 Car Pool Lot
09:10 - Drop off at Scandinave Spa
09:30 - Arrive at Blue Mountain Village Parking and drop of members.
17:15 - Pick up from Scandinave Spa
17:30 - Leave Blue Mountain Ski Resort from the same location you were dropped off at. We leave dead on time and cannot wait for latecomers. If you are late you will need to find your own way back.
20:00 - Expected return to Keele Station
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
Dress for whatever activity you're planning to participate in and according to weather conditions. You're welcome to bring your own ski/snowboard gear in the van, just let us know in advance.
There are good food and drink options at the village but you may want to pack food and a hot drink regardless.
Booking of all equipment will needed to be done online or when at the location. If doing so online go to Blue Mountains website.
Winter sports involve a high degree of risk - participation is entirely at your discretion and we can't take any responsibility for any harmfrom activities that you choose to take part in.
We like to share some of the indigenous background of the areas we visit because these territories have rich histories that are easy to overlook. Indigenous communities have a connection to and respect for the land that has largely been lost since European settlement. As we strive to form a deeper connection with the land, we have much to learn from these communities. I use the Native Land map to learn more about these areas and find that developing a richer understanding leads to a greater enjoyment of the adventures.
The Petun inhabited the region encompassing present-day Collingwood and the Blue Mountains from approximately 1580 to 1650 A.D. They were Iroquoian-speaking people who established villages near the Niagara Escarpment. They were part of a broader migration alongside the Wendat (Huron) Nation, moving from southern to northern Ontario.
In the mid-17th century, the Petun faced conflicts with the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, leading to their displacement from the region. Following these conflicts, the area saw the presence of the Anishinaabeg, including the Ojibwe and Odawa nations. The Anishinaabeg became the traditional keepers of the territory, with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation—comprising the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation and Saugeen First Nation—holding significant ties to the land.
The Town of Collingwood acknowledges this history through its land acknowledgment, recognizing the Lake Simcoe-Nottawasaga Treaty of 1818 and respecting all Nation-to-Nation agreements that have shaped relationships with the original inhabitants of the area.
