Blue Mountains and Thornbury, Ontario

• 2016 Population: 7,025  (in 2011: 6,453)
• Population growth 2011 to 2016: 8.9%
• Total private dwellings: 6,477
• Dwellings occupied by usual residents: 3,271
• Number of owned dwellings: 2,780
• Number of rented dwellings: 490
• Land Area: 287.24 square kilometres
• Population density per square kilometre: 24.5

Source: Statistics Canada, 2016 Census Data

The Blue Mountains is a town in Grey County, southwestern Ontario, Canada, located where the Beaver River flows into Nottawasaga Bay. It is named for the Blue Mountains, and hence the economy of the town is centered around tourism, particularly on the Blue Mountain ski resort and the private Craigleith and Alpine Ski Clubs.

Thornbury is home to the architecturally unique L.E. Shore Memorial Library, named after the founding partner of the architectural practice of Shore Tilbe Irwin + Partners, and designed by the firm.

The Bruce Trail passes through sections of the town. The Kolapore area for mountain biking and cross-coutry skiing, Metcalfe Rock which is popular with rock climbers as well as the Duncan Crevice Caves Nature Reserve are in the area as well.

The town comprises the communities of Banks, Camperdown, Castle Glen Estates, Christie Beach, Clarksburg, Craigleith, Duncan, Gibraltar, Heathcote, Kolapore, Little Germany, Loree, Ravenna, Red Wing, Slabtown, Thornbury and Victoria Corners.

Source: Wikipedia, November 2010

Here you have it; The Blue Mountains – Picturesque views, majestic homes, all intertwined with savvy and sophisticated living for the ‘Connoisseurs of Life’.

If you’re looking for a home away from home in the four-season playground of Ontario, or a dwelling where you and your family can arise every morning of the year to spectacular views and self-satisfaction, then stop searching!  The Blue Mountains encompasses all of this.

The town of Thornbury is the largest of the communities in the Blue Mountain jurisdiction. Established in 1853, Thornbury was named after Canadian surveyor, William Giffords’ and his hometown in Gloucestershire, England.  Over 150 years later, the town has blossomed into an inviting place for many looking to vacate the stresses of city life.

This harmonious town is also the location where the Beaver River meets Georgian Bay. Fortunately enough, you can take in this spectacle directly in the heart of town whether it is in one of the many waterfront restaurants, overlooking the locks at the bridge, or even right down at the picturesque Thornbury harbour.

Along with the many waterfront restaurants and downtown eateries, there is also a vast array of local artisan shops with an upscale, grandeur and exuding vibe.  These all assist in making Thornbury an immaculate destination for home buyers looking to invest in pristine lots and tranquil surroundings accompanied with an entire world of splendour in all directions surrounding you.

The Blue Mountains is made up of a plethora of enduring communities such as – Ravenna, Craigleith and Clarksburg to name just a few.  All of the many communities contribute uniqueness indigenous to The Blue Mountains.

Since the inception of The Blue Mountains in 2001, more and more people are calling this place home; cedar log masterpieces, natural stone havens and Victorian homes are abound, encompassing the area with the art of the home.

At the base of Blue Mountain Ski Resort therein lays everything one would expect to surround a world class resort: fine/casual dining, unique shops, five-star hotels, chalets and condominiums.  Blue Mountain is still growing at a rapid pace.

Throughout the area, one is easily able to find a beautifully custom built home that caters to all your wants and needs.  Surrounded by lush forest and limestone cliffs, the opportunity to live nestled away in your own personal oasis whilst overlooking the seemingly endless waters of Georgian Bay is right at your fingertips, especially when you throw this area into the equation.

Skiier, snowboarder, golfer, boater? There is not a destination in the province of Ontario that can rival The Blue Mountains when it comes to an all season playground holding a vast array of the outdoor or indoor activities which one enthusiast can call home.

Aptly named ‘Apple Country’, The Blue Mountains are home to Ontario’s award winning Apple Pie Trail. Nestled between the Niagara Escarpment and the sparkling shores of Georgian Bay, the region is truly a special place offering up over thirty delicious varieties of apples scattered across a daunting 5,000 acres of apple orchards.

Besides producing Ontario’s best apples, the area has also given birth to a burgeoning wine industry. The blossoming wine region born amidst of the apple orchards is an added attraction for inhabitants and visitors alike.

Since the dawning of its inception, The Blue Mountains will continuously increase its appeal and lustre.  The region is now home to a number of public championship courses, upscale private layouts and overall, some of the most outstanding golf resorts around.  Golf tourism within the Blue Mountains region is, without a doubt, flourishing beyond any and all expectations.

The Blue Mountains boast inspiration and grandeur while containing some of the most remarkable homes and thriving communities which are abundant throughout the area.  Majestic properties to work, live and play on are readily available and, the continuous eruption of new homes shows absolutely no signs of coming to a close in the near future.

Nationwide, The Blue Mountains are revered by the elitists and sought out by millions.  Recognized internationally as one of Canada’s many recreational hubs, the area offers a lot more than just tourism. Having some of the highest elevations in the province, awe inspiring views of Georgian Bay and anything a recreational enthusiast could possibly imagine, many home buyers have opted to narrow down the search for that perfect place solely to this area and its thriving lifestyles.

Incorporating everything that one might search for in sophisticated living comes easy to the area, not unlike a cool wind off the shores of Georgian Bay on a steamy August afternoon.  It’s inevitable; everything you desire is within the illustrious boundaries of The Blue Mountains region.