Where Land Meets Water, Adventure Begins
Life in The Blue Mountains is defined by the water, from sailing and paddling across Georgian Bay and exploring Thornbury Harbour to the peaceful flow of the Beaver River, offering endless ways to relax, explore, and reconnect with nature.
Blue Mountain Private Beach
Just 10-minutes from Blue Mountain Resort awaits a private beach on the shores of Georgian Bay. Lounge under the warm sun or dip your toes in the crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay. Let the kids build sandcastles, splash in the shallow waters, or venture a little deeper with a boat rental; kayaks and stand-up paddle boards , taking in the breathtaking views of the water and escarpment.
Paddling (Kayak & SUP): Free Spirit Tours
Free Spirit Tours provides year round activities such as caving, paddling, SUP, rock climbing, kayaking, and kid’s camps. They specialize in group adventures; corporate team building, bachelor parties and bachelorette parties.
Craigleith Provincial Park and Fossils
What You’ll Like
Located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, the park offers seasonal overnight camping sites suitable for both tents and RVs. The shoreline features fractured plates of shale where you can find fossils that are 450 million years old.
Fossils
Enjoy searching for fossils, but remember it is illegal to remove them from a Provincial Park. Instead, bring paper to take rubbings with a crayon or pencil.
The Beaver River
What You'll Like
The Beaver River meanders through the heart of the Beaver Valley and is a great route for beginner paddlers. Formed by a much larger pre-glacial river, Beaver Valley cuts into the Niagara Escarpment for a full 40 km and is home to a variety of wildlife
Access Points
Put-ins are available at three access points: 1. Grey Road 13 north of Kimberley, 2. Epping Side Road, and 3. Heathcote Park in Heathcote, allowing you to vary your route from 6 to 15 kms.
Free Spirit Tours
Free Spirit Tours is an outdoor adventure company offering guided experiences that connect people with nature through activities like hiking, paddling, climbing, snowshoeing, and exploration in natural environments across Southern Georgian Bay.
Blue Surf
Blue Surf is a premier watersports retailer and adventure hub in Ontario, offering paddle boards, kayaks, surf gear, lessons, rentals, and outdoor lifestyle apparel for water enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Explore Blue
Just a short drive from Toronto, the Blue Mountains feels like a true escape from the everyday. Here, you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with what matters most.
Wasaga Beach
45 Minutes
Barrie
1 hour
Kitchener
2 hours
Toronto
2.5 hours
Pearson Int'l Airport (YYZ)
1 hr 45 Minutes
Hamilton
2.5 hours
London
3 hours
Sudbury
3.5 hours
Niagara Falls
4 hours
Buffalo
4.5 hours
