As the May long weekend approaches, families are gearing up for some quality time together. If you're spending the weekend in the Southern Georgian Bay, you're in luck! Here is a list of family-friendly activities to enjoy during the May long weekend in the area. Keep checking back for more events as they come along!
May Long Weekend at Blue Mountain
Join Blue Mountain from May 17-19 and watch the Village transform into a street party, with cool activities, warm weather, and the best live music performances!
Enjoy their other attractions;
Ridge Runner Mountain Coaster
Glide along 1 km of track and tour the terrain, or turn it into a thrill ride at speeds up to 42 km/h. Ridge Runner is a simple and equipment free favourite among all ages. They’ll keep you on track but as with most things at Blue Mountain, you are the driver.
More information on tickets and pricing.
Plunge! At Blue
Plunge! is the ultimate, all ages, four season water adventure at the base of Blue Mountain, Ontario’s largest mountain resort, located in the Blue Mountain Village. With indoor-outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs, slides, rope swing, jumping platform and a child friendly water play structure, there’s something for everyone in your family.
Crock A Doodle
At Crock A Doodle, turn ready-to-paint pottery pieces into amazing works of art. Painted pieces are glazed and kiln-fired to a brilliant finish to become one-of-a-kind gifts and precious keepsakes.
Scenic Caves is full of fun and adventure during the winter months, perfect for a day with family or friends. Experience nature through unique adventures while cross country skiing, snow shoeing, walking the suspension bridge, or having fun at the children’s playground. Enjoy winter at Scenic caves with a day or season pass.
260 Scenic Caves Road
The Blue Mountains
(705) 446-0256
Website
Southern Georgian Bay is very lucky to have some beautiful beaches. The weather is gearing up to be beautiful, and this is the time that beaches start to open! Pack a picnic, bring some games and spend the day by the water.
Check out our local guide to beaches in Southern Georgian Bay
Hike around Southern Georgian Bay
Southern Georgian Bay has a large trail system including wilderness trails, footpaths, and railway trails that wind through the landscapes along the Niagara Escarpment, Georgian Bay and through Collingwood and The Blue Mountains.
Explore the Apple Pie Trail
The Apple Pie Trail is a culinary adventure trail featuring activities and adventures, restaurants, cafes, apple art and culture, farms, shopping and – of course – apple pie. Here’s a short description of the stops featured on the map, but be sure to follow The Apple Pie Trail on social media, as stops are always being added to the trail and some great special events are featured throughout the year, perfect for late spring and early fall!