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The Name Game – Origins of Blue Mountain’s Trail Names.

Chairlift and ski trail names can inspire, trigger anxiety, or make you chuckle. Some are punny (funny puns), while others play off a theme. It’s a difficult task, filling in the blanks on a resort trail map. Names like “Smart Alec” or “Big Baby” read like taunts, while others like “Hell’s Half Acre” are suspiciously nefarious. When you scratch beneath the surface, however, the names of Blue’s lifts and trails reflect the deep-rooted history and culture of the resort, relaying stories and remembering those who laid the groundwork for the sport of skiing in Ontario.

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A Retro Modern Retreat

A dated Castle Glen chalet is transformed into a retro-modern escape using thoughtfully re-designed spaces, contemporary fixtures, art and furnishings that showcase the owner’s funky style.

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The Purple Road

Hit the road this summer and meander amidst enchanting fields of lavender thriving on the Escarpment at a handful of scenic, family-run boutique farms.

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The Path to the Podium

Canada has a legacy of producing some of the world’s best ski racers. This has traditionally been done despite the odds. Let’s rediscover the role our community plays in backing our racers to give them a fighting chance.

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Home Horizon

Bridging the critical gap between emergency shelter and independent living for youth at risk of homelessness.

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Somewhere Down The Crazy River

While more seasoned thrill seekers might search out fast flowing white water to the north, closer to home we have some fantastic, gentle flowing rivers perfect for day tripping. The three most popular routes are the Nottawasaga, Beaver and Saugeen Rivers.

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Crafty Women

Owen Sound boasts a vibrant, skilled, and surprisingly deep creative community. Here, as everywhere, gifted young women make up a significant portion of that talent pool.

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