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Thornbury, Ontario

The Blue Mountains is a resort town in Grey County, Ontario, Canada, located where the Beaver River flows into Nottawasaga Bay. It is named for the Blue Mountain, and hence the economy of the town is centred on tourism, particularly on the Blue Mountain ski resort and private clubs including Georgian Peaks, Osler, Craigleith and Alpine Ski Club.

Type City

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Wilkinson Field.

History

The Blue Mountains is a resort town in Grey County, Ontario, Canada, located where the Beaver River flows into Nottawasaga Bay. It is named for the Blue Mountain, and hence the economy of the town is centred on tourism, particularly on the Blue Mountain ski resort and private clubs including Georgian Peaks, Osler, Craigleith and Alpine Ski Club.

Where to stay

687139, Side Rd 19, Kimberley, ON N0C 1G0, Canada · bohobeaver.com
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726004 22B Side Road, Rocklyn, Meaford, ON N4L 1W6, Canada · rocklyninn.ca
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1 Harbour St, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada · royalharbourresort.com
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496875 Grey County Rd 2, Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Canada · bloomresorts.com
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36 Elma St S, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada · visitgrey.ca
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5 Bruce St S, The Blue Mountains, ON N0H 2P0, Canada · cornercafegrill.ca
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788158 Grey County Rd 13, Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Canada
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608069 12th Side Rd, The Blue Mountains, ON N0H 2P0, Canada · boweringlodge.ca
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141 King St E, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada · pennysmotel.ca
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161 King St E, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0, Canada · beavermotel.wixsite.com
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Cafe · cafe & grill. local beers on tap Opening hours: 11:30+; Su 11:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 3 Bruce Street South, Thornbury, N0H 2P0 · cornercafegrill.ca
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · neworleanspizza.ca
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Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · mcdonalds.ca
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: takeaway · timhortons.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th off; Fr 15:00-19:00; Sa-Su 12:00-19:00 · 15 Harbour Street · goodbehaviourto.ca
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 27 Bruce Street South · sisitrattoria.com
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Bakery, Cafe · Features: takeaway · 12 Bruce Street South, N0H2P0 · thornburybakerycafe.com
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Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: 08:00-15:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 28 Bruce Street South, N0H2P0
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Pizza, Italian, Restaurant · Pizza/Italian restaurant · 334 Sykes Street South, Meaford, N4L 1X1 · amicimeaford.com
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: vegan options · 6 Bruce Street North · pompomtreats.com
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Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegetarian options · 12 Bridge Street, Thornbury · themillcafe.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
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Cafe · cafe · 39 Bruce Street South, Thornbury · ashanticoffee.com
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Restaurant · restaurant · brucewinebar.ca
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Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · 21 Arthur Street West
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Owen Sound / Billy Bishop Regional Airport (YOS) 31 km to the centre
Owen Sound, ON, CA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Wilkinson Field 5.9 km to the centre
Clarksburg, ON, CA
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Wilkinson Field. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Thornbury, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach