Blue Mountain Resort
Collingwood · Ontario · Canada
220m
Vertical Drop
43
Runs
15
Lifts
100 ha
Skiable Area
300 cm
Avg Snowfall
Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Season
Nearby town
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About
Ontario's largest ski resort, located on the shores of Georgian Bay near Collingwood. A major four-season destination with a vibrant village and accessibility from Toronto (2.5hr). Owned by Alterra.
Terrain & Mountain Profile
Run Breakdown
Summit
400m
Base
180m
Vertical Drop
220m
Lift Breakdown
0
Gondolas
7
Chairlifts
8
Surface Lifts
Employment & Recruitment
Estimated Seasonal Staff
1,000–1,800
Main Employers
- Alterra Mountain Company
- Blue Mountain Village hotels
- Scandinave Spa
- Village restaurants
Common Seasonal Jobs
Languages Required
- Visa Requirements
- Working Holiday Visa (IEC). Large employer with structured HR.
- Recruitment Timeline
- Hiring August–October. Blue Mountain recruits early.
Worker Amenities & Living
Staff Housing Available
- Cost of Living
- CAD $300–$450/week
- Public Transport
- Resort shuttle within village. Collingwood (10min). Toronto (2.5hr).
Staff Perks
- Free season pass
- Ikon Pass access
- Staff discounts
- Spa access
- Staff events
Local Life & Community
- Après & Nightlife
- The Firehall, Jozo's Bar, Copper Blues. Blue Mountain Village has a busy après scene.
- Healthcare
- Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (10km).
- Shops & Services
- Blue Mountain Village has shops and restaurants. Collingwood for full services.
- International Community
- Growing international community. Popular with WHV workers.
Outdoor Activities (Non-Ski)
Nearby Towns
Collingwood
10 km awayA charming Georgian Bay town that has transformed from a shipbuilding centre into Ontario's outdoor recreation capital. Collingwood is the base for Blue Mountain Resort and has excellent dining, shopping, and waterfront lifestyle.
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Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
Climate & Snow
- Winter Temps
- -12°C to -3°C
- Snow Reliability
- low
- Snowmaking
- 95% of runs
- Avg Snowfall
- 300 cm/yr
Location
44.5064°N, -80.3147°W
Nearest town: Collingwood