Beaches, Parks & Trails

The Blue Mountains is home to many natural wonders, including the Niagara Escarpment, the Beaver River, the Bruce Trail, Pretty River Provincial Park, and Craigleith Provincial Park, all of which provide a plethora of recreational opportunities, from caving and climbing, hiking and cycling, to pristine lookouts and everything in between.

With 285 km of trails, 17 acres of neighbourhood park space, 165 acres of open public space, and 48 acres of waterfront, the opportunity to connect with nature is abundant in The Blue Mountains.

On this page:
1. Know Before You Go & Plan Ahead
2. Parks & Beaches Directory

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Know Before You Go & Plan Ahead

Recreation is best enjoyed when you take the time to plan ahead. Before heading outdoors, please take the time to read the information below.

To better manage public parking throughout the community, the Town has implemented a paid parking program. All paid parking locations are clearly identified by signage.

The paid parking system uses HonkMobile which provides the ability to pay for parking online by scanning the QR code, downloading the HonkMobile app, or by Tap (available at some locations).

Resident Passes

All residents of the Town of The Blue Mountains are permitted to park for free at all paid parking locations throughout the Town. For more information, visit the Parking & Public Transit page.

Limited Parking

Parking areas at trailheads, beaches, and public spaces are limited and available on a first-come-first-served basis. Vehicles parking in violation of the Town's Parking By-law may be ticketed or towed.

For more information, please visit the Parking & Public Transit page.