Environmental Commitment at Blue Mountain

Blue Thinks Green.
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Blue Mountain is a place for people to connect with nature and make memories on our Mountain. It is our commitment to not only provide great outdoor experiences but to act as stewards of the environment we live and play in.

Environmental Vision Statement

To be recognized as a leader among four-season resort destinations in Canada for our exceptional commitment to the environment in which we live, work and play and for continually striving to achieve resort-wide sustainability.
Environmental Mission
  • Blue Mountain Resort is committed to maintaining the Niagara Escarpment region as a healthy ecosystem for both present and future generations to enjoy.
  • We recognize Blue Mountain Resort’s impact on the natural environment and are committed to improving environmental synergy in all aspects of our Resort’s operations to further minimize this impact.
  • Blue Mountain Resort will endeavour to conduct all future development in a manner that is harmonious with the surrounding natural landscape.


Environmental Initiatives
Each year, Blue Mountain employees participate in Pitch-In Canada Week - volunteering to clean-up our adopted 2.8 km stretch of Grey County Road 19 and surrounding community.
The Resort currently diverts approximately 30% of its waste from landfills through various reduce, reuse and recycling initiatives in all of our departments. We know everyone needs to help us reduce waste and have installed diversion options for our guests as well as our team across the Resort including in our base lodges where food waste is sorted by compost, recyclables or reusable dishware.
Blue Mountain has reduced its electrical consumption by 40% by retrofitting the on-hill ski lighting system with new, energy efficient LED lights, using more efficient snowmaking processes and fostering a conservation culture on Resort.

Our hotels also set to moderate indoor temperatures with timers set on all fireplaces to help mitigate instances where rooms may be overheated.
When the Resort goes from white with snow to green with leaves, our teams look for ways to use natural enhancements around the Resort whenever possible. The trees on the Cascade Putting Course are put in a pot-in-pot system, keeping them happy and healthy throughout the summer and easily planted on and around the Mountain at the end of the season.


  • Our Resort currently has six Tesla charging stations located at the Westin as well as four Level 2 chargers in parking area P2A.
  • Across the Resort, guests will notice our no-idling zones at guest drop-off areas.
  • All golf carts at Monterra Golf are electric not only making your golf rounds more peaceful but also reducing emissions from traditional gas-powered engines
Our Resort operations rely on a healthy and abundant supply of fresh water. Blue now pumps 30% less water than it did in 2015 and has increased snowmaking efficiency using automation and GPS technology on all of our groomers. Each groomer measures snow depth across the trail so we can strategically move and make snow only in areas that need it.
We're proud to use 100% recyclable receipt paper by EcoChit. Unlike traditional receipt paper, ours is environmentally friendly and sustainable. For every case we purchase, we are proudly supporting reforestation efforts by planting two mangrove trees in Mbuguni, Kenya. As a result, we are responsible for the planting of approximately 150 trees every month! To find out more please visit our EcoChit Forest.
What Can You Do?
Switch off your house
Before leaving for your Resort getaway, please turn off lights, appliances, and other equipment to save energy. We also recommend you adjust the thermostat setting lower in the winter and higher in the summer so you are not heating or cooling an empty home.

Share a Ride and Walk When You Can
Carpool when possible and while you’re visiting, walk or ride your bike to tour the area.

Don't be a drag
Take the ski rack off your car when not in use and replace your snow tires with regular tires at the end of the ski season.

What you bring, take back with you
We need everyone’s helping keeping the Resort, the Mountain and our natural area clean. If you can’t use a reusable item, make sure to place waste in the appropriate receptacle.

Think of The Bees!
Wildlife-friendly spaces and pollinator gardens are an essential part of a sustainable environment. Planting a range of native species in your at-home garden or window box is a great way to help the biodiversity of your region which directly impacts the health of local ecosystems. With help getting started, please visit Pollinate Collingwood.