With a soaring natural landscape surrounding a beautiful community, Sapphire Ridge is a coveted destination, where spectacular world-class amenities are always in season. It’s central to countless restaurants, venues, shops and more, where elegance and sophistication are perfectly harmonized with nature and modern conveniences. Discover the countless amenities available when you make the Town of the Blue Mountains your home, from the busy winter months during ski season to summer patio days. Learn more about the Sapphire Ridge lifestyle.
Fine dining is a cornerstone of luxury living. For residents at Sapphire Ridge, the variety of renowned restaurants is countless regardless of the time of year. For visitors to Blue Mountain Resort, an invigorating day on the snow-capped hills is cause for celebration at Jozo’s Bar, where you’ll find an assortment of brews and delicious fare. Perhaps you’d prefer to sample something more exotic, like Tholos Restaurant’s fine dining Mediterranean specialities or Camino Taco’s fabulous margarita bar. From warming up to a spectacular meal on a cold winter day to indulging in a delightful cocktail in June, Blue Mountain Resort gives you a taste of the best.
Dining options in Blue Mountain can also be experienced in neighbouring Thornbury and Collingwood, where you’ll find acclaimed celebrity chef Mark McEwan’s Fabbrica Thornbury a popular (and delicious) dining spot. Bruce Wine Bar and Bodega offers an elevated outlook on wine tasting and a premier menu of Neapolitan fare. For something a little more casual, you might try The Mill Café, an elegant place housed in a historic building along the Beaver River and one of the best lunch spots in the area.
BBQ is a year-round dish at TheSmoke in Collingwood, where you can warm up to their specialty smoked meats even on the coldest January days. And for an evening on the town, indulge in an aperitivo before tucking into gourmet pizza in Collingwood’s Tesoro Restaurant.
There’s no better destination for unique wares than Blue Mountain and its neighbouring towns. The Resort offers many quality finds, including The North Face, Burton and Columbia, in case you’re in the market for new high-end winter gear. Many of the resort’s charming shops are also located in Blue Mountain Village, from Gabby Isabella womenswear to Jack and Maddy toys to L’Occitane en Provence. And whether you’re shopping in the month of December or in the heat of July, Georgian Christmas makes the holiday season come alive at any time of year.
Thornbury and Collingwood also possess their own spectacular local businesses, from charming boutiques and gifts to food markets and hardware. Visit Thornbury Antique Market for distinctive treasures or Nantucket and Co. for unique and high-quality clothing. Downtown Collinwood’s The Painterie et Marché houses gorgeous furniture and housewares, while Corinader Style sells beautifully tailored clothing pieces. For an indoor shopping experience, Collingwood Centre offers some of the most well-known stores for all your shopping needs.
Embrace your sense of wellness and indulge in luxury at the many local spas and wellness centres throughout Blue Mountain. At the resort, the Scandinave, Iwa and Kalola spas provide visitors with 5-star service and lavish treatments. One of the resort’s most famous features is Scandinave Spa’s scenic outdoor baths with views of the hills in the distance—an incredible sensation to experience even in winter.
Outside of the resort, The Lilly Pad Spa Thornbury is the area’s only green spa, providing clients with organic and vegan luxury treatments, for a high-quality, socially conscious alternative. In Collingwood, Pamperme Day Spa is a beautiful centre to unwind and relax and Boyd’s on the Bay provides a boutique wellness experience with some of the best facial treatments available. Whether you’re free for an afternoon of aesthetics and pampering or basking in the calming waters at the base of Blue Mountain, Sapphire Ridge offers a peaceful respite both at home and through its many luxury wellness locations—a beautiful and soothing northern escape at the heart of Blue Mountain.
The beauty of Sapphire Ridge is undeniable, a beautifully crafted community amid snow-capped hills in winter and a glimmering lake in summer. In all its artistry, it comes as no surprise that many of Grey County’s best galleries are located nearby. From Loft Gallery and Kelly Gale Creative in Thornbury to Brights Gallery in Blue Mountain Resort, fascinating works by both Canadian and international artists are always on display for avid visitors. Collinwood’s Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts is also a popular spot, with a winter exhibition currently in place. If you venture further into the region, Matilda Swanson Art Gallery in Clarksburg is an elegantly quaint spot for local artists, including indigenous works.
With so much to explore, Sapphire Ridge is truly an unforgettable place to call home. A remarkably unique and enhancing way of life awaits you along the hills of Blue Mountain, where countless amenities and experiences are just outside your door. From the silver winds of winter to the dusk-coloured rays in summer, an elevated lifestyle is on the horizon.
