Name/Title
Blue Mountain Winter Park PostcardEntry/Object ID
2017-004-032Description
A color photographic postcard.
A color photographic postcard capturing a bustling winter scene at the base of Blue Mountain Winter Park (BMWP) in Craigleith, Ontario. The image documents the resort's mid-century infrastructure and early commercial ski tourism, detailing the historic Ski Barn, the Ski Shop, local transportation, and guest activity.
Buildings & Structures: The Ski Barn, the main four-story barn-style lodge, is positioned at the top center of the frame. The Ski Shop is situated in the middle left of the frame is a two-story building featuring a white facade and horizontal wood paneling on its right side. The left side of the structure features two red, garage-style service doors. A light blue pickup truck is parked directly in front of the Ski Shop's garage doors. A snow-covered roadway cuts through the center of the frame, separating the main buildings from a parking area in the lower right. This area contains four parked passenger buses and several personal automobiles. Located in the lower right foreground near the buses is a prominent roadside sign advertising "The INN," which features the official pre-printed emblem for Blue Mountain Winter Park. Numerous visitors are depicted walking throughout the grounds in various winter garments; a significant number of individuals are seen carrying or wearing ski equipment.
Inscriptions & Promotional Text (Verso): The reverse side features pre-printed promotional copy identifying the location as "Blue Mountain Winter Park" in Craigleith. The text markets the facility as "Ontario's biggest winter resort," describing it as comprising “1000 acres with 7 ski lifts and 8 ski tows.” The pre-printed correspondence and address fields remain blank and unused.Postcard Details
Postcard Type
Photograph (1900-Present)Dimensions
Dimension Notes
Length (cm): 14
Height/Depth (cm): 9