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Best Blue Mountain Activities for Toddlers and Young Kids

Published: January 21, 2026 | 8 min read

Blue Mountain is not just for adventurous adults and older kids. The area offers plenty of activities perfectly suited for toddlers and children under 6.

Summer Activities for Little Ones

The Open-Air Gondola

A slow, gentle ride to the top of the mountain that toddlers find exciting without being frightening. Accommodates strollers. Bring a snack for the top and go in late afternoon for fewer crowds.

Plunge! Aquatic Centre

Warm water areas designed for young children with shallow splash pads and gentle water features. Bring swim diapers for babies and arrive early.

Beach Days

Wasaga Beach is excellent for toddlers with very shallow water extending far from shore. Sunset Point in Collingwood is a less crowded alternative.

Village Exploration

The pedestrian-only Village is safe from traffic. Watch the fountain, window shop, get ice cream, and explore at a toddler's pace.

Playgrounds

Harbourview Park has waterfront climbing structures, Heritage Park has a playground surrounded by green space, and Fisher Field has sports facilities and play areas.

Winter Activities for Little Ones

  • **Snow Play** at the chalet: snowmen, gentle sledding, snow angels
  • **Indoor Swimming** at Plunge! year-round
  • **Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides** when available

Dining with Toddlers

Eat early (before 5:30 PM), choose family-friendly spots like Firehall Pizza, bring distractions, and order quickly. Honestly, eating at the chalet is often the best option — familiar foods, flexible timing, and no stress about other diners.

Practical Tips

  • Maintain nap schedules with a mid-day chalet break
  • Bring stroller, comfort items, extra changes of clothes, and endless snacks
  • Do a quick safety check of the chalet on arrival

Why Blue View Chalets for Families with Young Kids

  • **Space to spread out** so napping children do not confine everyone
  • **Full kitchen** for meals on your child's schedule
  • **Laundry facilities** for the inevitable messes
  • **Private hot tub** without public pool crowds
  • **Living areas** for play and family time that hotel rooms cannot provide