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Blue Mountain Village Foundation (BMVF) Provides $15,000 in Community Grants

Social organizations in our South Georgian Bay community have come together to openly discuss the need to support struggling youth, provide mental health supports, combat homelessness and invest in specialized equipment for our hospitals.
 

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Good Things Come to Those Who Experiment

Winning a certain award from the prestigious GLINTCAP international cider awards in Michigan must have lit a fire under Coffin Ridge cidermaker Joel Loughead and inspired him to keep on churning out new offerings. His Maple & Rosemary cider took home the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition’s Best-In-Class award back in May – effectively making a Grey County cider the world’s #1 specialty product in its class.
That’s a big deal.

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The Family that Cooks Together, Stays Together

Coming up as a Chef de Cuisine in the Big Smoke, Amber Plourde was literally surrounded by Chefs. At all times. Everybody wanted to be a chef. She was able to use her skills to assist and guide chefs, and likewise, was able to learn from those around her. Now as the Executive Chef of The Grey, the hottest new establishment on the Thornbury harbourfront, things are drastically different – and it’s working out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Rusty’s Stephen Perrin – Restauranteur, Pitmaster, BBQ Champion, Vegan Chef?

Steve Perrin has a unique take on food. The multi time world-champion chef is an award-winning culinary personality, having worked in everything from soup kitchens to Michelin-starred European trattorias, to BBQ competitions and television here in Canada and abroad. 

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Live Music Season Has Returned to the Blue Mountains!

The retreat of winter and the arrival of spring means one thing: a stacked season of incredible live music at Blue Mountain and South Georgian Bay. Every day, all summer long, visitors and music lovers alike can take advantage of award-winning festivals, amazing headliners, and emerging talents all across the region. 

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10 Great Gift Ideas to Speed Up Your Holiday Shopping!

The holiday season is affectionately referred to as “the most wonderful time of the year”, and while that’s certainly true when it comes to spending time with loved ones and celebrating together, sometimes finding gifts for everyone on your list can prove to be a bit of a challenge. This holiday season, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind for cobblestone streets and turn-of-the-century architecture when you shop in the Blue Mountain Village! Most shops in the Village are open from 10am to 9pm daily in December, to give you plenty of time to do some leisurely (or last minute!) shopping.
 
Here, we highlight 10 great gift ideas that you can find at stores in the Blue Mountain Village…

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Top 10 Activities for Families: There’s Something To Do Every Day, All Summer!

Summer is in full swing, and for parents, that means sunny afternoons spent outdoors, valuable family time making unforgettable memories, and the task of planning your days to make sure your kids never say the dreaded words, “I’m bored.” At Blue Mountain Village, you’ll never hear those words again, with tons of exciting attractions and countless free activities every day of the week to keep your kids happy and occupied!
 
Here’s your guide to adventure…  

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