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Summary

This girls' getaway spot near Toronto has dreamy spas and European weekend vibes

Call up your besties!

A person standing by a red building. Right: Two people standing on a boardwalk.

An Ontario spa. Right: A village in Ontario.

Lead Writer, Travel

Planning a girls' getaway? This charming Ontario village checks all the boxes when it comes to a vacay with friends.

Located a road trip away from Toronto, the destination boasts European vibes, drool-worthy restaurants, tons of activities and relaxing spas.

Blue Mountain Village, situated just over 2 hours from the city, is the ultimate spot for a girls' getaway. The pedestrian village is gorgeous year-round and offers cobblestone streets and charming buildings that will sweep you away to another land.

You can spend your time browsing the many boutiques where you'll find everything from jewelry to home goods.

There are tons of cafes, bars, restaurants and more where you and your friends can grab a boozy drink or delicious meal. Head to Oliver & Bonacini Café Grill for a fun dinner out, or Royal Majesty Espresso Bar Bakery when you're craving a sweet treat.

No girls' getaway is complete without brunch, and The Pottery Restaurant offers all sorts of early morning dishes.

As for things to do, Blue Mountain Village has range of activities and attractions. You can enjoy live music and entertainment, festivals throughout the year, gondola rides, a mountain coaster, skiing and more.

If you're looking for some pampering, Blue Mountain Village is home to several relaxing spas. Iwa Spa Blue Mountain Village offers all sorts of rejuvenating treatments, and Scandinave Spa Blue Mountain lets you unwind in thermal baths in a forest paradise.

The area has tons of spots to book for overnight stays. From cozy Airbnbs to chalets and rooms at Blue Mountain Resort, you and your friends can enjoy some fun mountainside accommodations.

You can also pop over to the nearby town of Collingwood for more shopping and dining options, as well as cute inns and boutique hotels.

Call up your besties and start planning that getaway!

Blue Mountain Village

Address: 156 Jozo Weider Blvd., The Blue Mountains, ON

Blue Mountain Village Website

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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