Blue Mountain is technically not a mountain, it is part of the Niagara Escarpment, which runs from Niagara Falls to Tobermory Ontario. Rising more than 300 metres in elevation above Georgian Bay it is one of the highest points in Southern Ontario.
View overlooking Collingwood, Ontario |
Less than two hours north of Toronto, it is worth the drive north. The views and the unique surroundings make for a worthwhile opportunity to explore.
The new suspension footbridge at Scenic Caves is Ontario 's newest feature attraction. Take a walk across the 126-metre suspension bridge, which crosses 25 metres above the valley. The location give fantastic views of the Collingwood and Nottawasaga Bay.
The Suspension Bridge |
The bridge holds the title of being the longest suspension footbridge in Ontario. It is 25 metres above the valley and stream and more than 300 metres above Georgian Bay. The towers are 11.5 metres high.
One of the Caves that can be explored |
Trilliums along the walking trails |