10 Questions
Where is Blue Mountain ski resort located?
Ontario, Canada
How far is the Blue Mountain resort from Collingwood?
90 km
What geographical feature is the Blue Mountain ski resort situated on?
Niagara Escarpment
In which year did the Blue Mountain resort begin operations?
1964
How many tickets does Blue Mountain sell on average?
700,000
Which company acquired the Blue Mountain resort in 2017?
Alterra Mountain Company
Which was the first chairlift built in Canada and when?
Blue Mountain, 1971
What was the original name of the area where Blue Mountain is located?
Scenic
Which major city do many of the Blue Mountain visitors come from?
Toronto
What kind of village is associated with the Blue Mountain resort?
Quaint Village
Study Notes
Blue Mountain Ski Resort
- Located in Ontario, Canada, on the Niagara Escarpment, 90 km west of Collingwood and 1 km away from Nottawasaga Bay
- 40th most-visited ski resort in the eastern portion of the Niagara Escarpment
History
- Founded in 1964 in an area formerly known as "Scenic", a logging settlement
- Initially had six runs and a ski school, and was very successful from the start
- Began operating the first chairlift in Canada in the summer of 1971
- Family-run business, with the Christmas Mountains family credited as contributors to the resort's success
- Immigrated to Collingwood from Peach River, Alberta, and started operating the resort
Awards and Accolades
- Awarded "Best Ski Resort in Ontario", "Best Ski Resort in Canada", and "Best Ski Resort in North America"
- Featured in many magazines and travel journals
Statistics
- Sells over 700,000 tickets annually, making it the third busiest ski resort in Ontario after Whistler Blackcomb and ski resorts in Quebec
- Attracts visitors from Toronto, the GTA, Ottawa, and the United States
Developments
- Major residential and commercial expansions have been built in the area to cater to an increasing tourist and resident population
- Acquired by Alterra Mountain Company in 2017, seeking to expand in the area
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