Blue Mountain - Guitar Trail Experience
A Mountain Hike with a Live Soundtrack. We'll get you there
For one Saturday, Guitar Trail Music Festival turns Blue Mountain into a walking concert with 20+ artists. Musicians are stationed along a 1.3km hike, a trio session plays as you arrive at the summit, and the iconic Canadian Roots Collective waits for you once you return back to ground level. We run the coach from Toronto, drop you at the base at noon, and get you home. No 400 traffic. No parking. Just the trail and the music.
Guitar Trail Music Festival is exactly what it sounds like: you hike up the mountain and the mountain plays for you. Acoustic musicians are stationed along the Guitar Trail, so the climb comes with its own live soundtrack, a new set drifting in every few switchbacks. Once you’ve completed your hike and head back down, you’ll be greeted with the sounds of the Canadian Roots Collective - Hosted by Conor Gains. The event brings together a world-class house band featuring musicians who have performed with legendary artists including Les Paul, Bahamas, Blue Rodeo, David Wilcox, Matthew Good, Daniel Lanois, and The Glorious Sons, alongside acclaimed guest artists Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers), Skye Wallace, and Sam Polley.
Your $99 covers the round-trip coach from Toronto and a single-access mountain ticket, one RFID tap good for one activity of your choice. Ride the Gondola, take the Coaster, hit the Ziplines, or save it for the easy glide back down after your afternoon on the Trail.
What's included
Your $99 covers the round-trip coach from Toronto and a single-access mountain ticket, one RFID tap good for one activity of your choice. Ride the Gondola, take the Coaster, hit the Ziplines, or save it for the easy glide back down after the summit session. Your pick from the mountain's lineup:
Ball Run · Canopy · Cocoon · Cascade · Coaster · Ziplines · Lumber Lanes · Timber · Skywalk · Mill Pond · Plunge · Biking Trails · Gondola
- Round-trip coach transportation from downtown Toronto
- One single-access mountain ticket (one activity, one time, your choice)
- A driver who knows the way, so you don't have to
How the day looks
- 9:00am. Toronto pickup. Meet at our usual downtown spot, find a seat, settle in. It's about two hours up.
- ~12:00pm. Arrive at Blue Mountain Village. The bus drops you at the base, right as the Guitar Trail Experience begins.
- 12:00pm. Start the climb. Head up the Guitar Trail. Acoustic musicians are posted along the mountainside, so the hike comes with a live soundtrack that changes as you go.
- At the summit. The Summitview Trio Session. Arrive at Summitview and settle in for an intimate mountaintop set: three musicians, panoramic views, songs and stories and a few collaborations that only happen once.
- 2:00pm & 4:00pm. A Highlight of the day is Canadian Roots Collective - Hosted by Conor Gains. Bringing high-energy to the day with full-band performances, big collaborations, reimagined songs, and one-of-a-kind moments created for Guitar Trail.
- 4:30pm. The music winds down. Take a beat at the top, then make your way back toward the base on foot, or cash in your single-access ticket for a Gondola ride down.
- 5:00pm. Board the bus home. A half-hour buffer after the event gives you time for the walk down and the washrooms. Back in Toronto by roughly 7:30 pm.You didn't drive. You didn't park. You just spent a Saturday on a mountain full of guitars.
Pickup Locations
34 Asquith Avenue
Pick up at 34 Asquith Ave, just north of the Yonge and Bloor Subway stop. We recommend getting there 15 minutes early to make sure you have enough time for the bus.
Departure Time
9:00 AM
Return Time
7:45 PM
Blue Mountain Village
Blue Mountain Village offers alpine charm with boutique shops, cozy restaurants, and direct access to Ontario's premier ski hills and winter activities.
Estimated arrival
11:45 AM
Departure
5:00 PM
Where does the bus leave from? Our usual downtown Toronto pickup at 34 Asquith Ave — just north of Yonge & Bloor subway station. Full address and a map go out with your booking confirmation. Please arrive 15 minutes early — the bus leaves on time.
What time do we leave and get back? Departure is 9 AM from Toronto; we head home after the last sets, arriving back around 7:30 PM. Exact times are confirmed in your booking email.
How long is the drive? Roughly two hours each way, traffic depending. That's your window for a nap, a playlist, or planning which stage to hit first.
Is the all-access pass really included? Yes. The $99 covers both the round-trip bus and the single ride pass. An unlimited play all day pass is not included, it is an extra cost that can be purchased on site.
Do I need to be a hiker? No. Three of the five stages are right in the village on flat ground. The trail sets on the Village Way trail and up at Summitview involve some walking and elevation, but they're optional — build the day you want. Comfortable shoes are a good call either way.
What should I bring? Layers (the escarpment does its own weather), comfortable walking shoes, a refillable water bottle, and a card for food and drinks — the Summitview Pavilion and the village have food and beverage service. Sunscreen if the day's bright.
What if it rains? The festival runs rain or shine, and so do we. Pack a light rain layer and you'll be fine — some of the best trail sets happen under a bit of cloud.
Is there food? Yes — the village and the Summitview Pavilion both have food and drink. Come hungry; you'll be on your feet.
Can I bring alcohol on the bus? No, you cannot bring alcohol on our trips.
When does it sell out? Bus seats are limited to the coach's capacity, and fall trips move fast. If the date works, grab it.
