Family of four, each holding a hot beverage and a shopping bag, strolling through the festively lit pedestrian Village.

Trip Inspiration

Festive Family Getaway

Bring the family to the Village for a holiday escape filled with glowing lights, sweet treats, cozy meals, snowy-day energy, and moments that feel special without needing to overplan every minute.

Plan an Easy Family Holiday Escape


Best For

Families looking for festive lights, Santa moments, sweet stops, kid-friendly dining, winter fun, and a holiday experience that feels easy from start to finish.


Trip Style

Come for the afternoon, stay into the evening, or make it a full overnight getaway with more time for shopping, dining, skiing, lights, and seasonal entertainment.


Home Base

Stay in the Village and keep the good stuff close. Coffee, restaurants, shops, holiday lights, activities, and bedtime are all just a short walk away.

Deals & Packages

Make Room for More Holiday Magic

The best holiday visits are the ones that do not feel rushed. Stay in the Village and give your family time for shopping, dining, skiing, festive entertainment, fireside moments, and evening walks through the lights.

Father holding up his toddler daughter to play the interactive musical maestro light activation along the Holiday Magic Light Trail.

Holiday Magic

Holiday Evenings Made Brighter

As the sun sets, the Village begins to shine. Wander through festive lights, photo moments, glowing installations, music, fire pits, and seasonal surprises that make the whole evening feel a little more magical.

On select dates, the experience grows with Santa visits, family entertainment, live music, and special holiday moments worth planning around.

Learn to Ski or Ride

Everyone Out There Started Here

Everyone starts somewhere, and Blue makes that first day feel easy. Book a beginner bundle with rentals and a lesson, then build confidence one turn at a time.

Family of four at the top of the mountain, smiling with their hands in the air, and enjoying a blue bird ski day.

Mountain Attractions

Ski, Play, and Come Back to the Glow

Make the most of your family getaway with fresh air, mountain energy, and winter fun right outside your door. Spend time on the slopes, explore seasonal activities, or simply enjoy the feeling of being in Ontario’s Ski Town during the holidays.

After the adventure, the Village is waiting with dinner, treats, lights, and a cozy place to land.

Eat & Drink

Family Dining Made Easy

From casual bites and cozy comfort food to sweet treats and kid-approved favourites, the Village makes family dining feel easy from lunch to dinner.

Group of girls pose with their axes in front of the throwing lanes at AXED Throwing.

Village Experiences

Indoor Fun for Cold Winter Days

When little cheeks need a break from the cold, the Village makes it easy to shift indoors without losing the fun. Browse for gifts, pick out stocking stuffers, find something sweet, or add a hands-on activity to the day.

Make It a Family Holiday Getaway

Give your family more time for the lights, the treats, the mountain, the shops, and the little moments that become holiday memories. Stay in the Village and turn a festive day trip into an easy winter getaway worth coming back to.