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Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
5662 NY-64, Canandaigua, NY 14424, United States
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Ar
Review №1

We enjoyed the Fall sky ride that took you up the side of the mountain on their Comet ski lift. It was lots of fun and the fall foliage made it very beautiful. You could either walk down 2 trails ( beginner or intermediate) or ride the ski lift back down to the base of the mountain. Great way to spend an afternoon!

Mu
Review №2

We spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the resort l, the staff are very friendly and the customer service was top notch. Highly recommended specially now days during the fall

Ka
Review №3

Right niw in the fall Bristol is offering fall rides and the leaves are so beautiful. The trails are well taken care of and most you can hike up or down. In the winter love ti ski here. Sometimes the lift lines are a little long but it is worth it. Would recommend skiing here for intermediate to advanced skiers but there are a couple beginners trails.

Ti
Review №4

Absolutely amazing experience! Will go again. Everyone at the resort is very professional and friendly. Premises are amazing. We rented ski equipment, we took lessons for kids and everything was above expectations. The only thing that is not ideal (and its not likely to change) is that the hotels are all about 20-30 minutes away from the resort. However, I will embrace even that since the overall experience is great.

Br
Review №5

Despite the dreary weather we completely enjoyed the Bristol Mountain Ski Ride! The ride to the summit was spectacular with the fall colors and awesome views. Once we reached the top, we found ourselves needing a little something to satisfy some hunger pangs. We found our way to the food tent and had the perfect fall comfort food, Chili and Mac & Cheese! Both were hot and tasty and then we mixed them together to make the best palate pleaser, Chili Mac & Cheese! Look out upstate New York, this may just make Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives! It was the perfect warmer upper before we finished it off with warm, yes warm Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts and coffee. The ride up was beautiful but the ride down was visually stunning! Looking in all directions you saw the real beauty of upstate New York, spectacular views you can only find here. If you havent taken the Sky Ride, you a missing a great afternoon enjoying the best part of New York and some delicious comfort all food favorites at the top. Go if you can, you wont be disappointed.

OA
Review №6

We had the opportunity of visiting Bristol Mountain this past weekend. We did the Fall Sky Ride and..........it was AWESOME! The ride was smooth, quiet, and simply BREATHTAKING. My family and I had a wonderful time. The staff was very friendly and professional. You saw others patrons passing you on the ride, and you would wave to one another. We walked the trail and took in all the gorgeous sights. The ride was very CLEAN & SAFE (the seats were space out behind one another, sanitizers were available everywhere) I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this activity to any and all(couples, families, friends, groups etc.) You wont be DISAPPOINTED.

St
Review №7

Had a great time! 10/10 recommend!! Great for families, friends, and couples. Helpful and nice staff. They care about your safety, but not on your back about the rules!

Ka
Review №8

Theyre spending all of this money on their new lodge when they should be replacing their chair lifts! Straight out of the 70s! Time to upgrade for safety people!

Te
Review №9

The staff was very helpful. We had 15 people in our group from age 10 - 86. The staff helped get all of us on and off the lift and even helped us get some great pics!

Ke
Review №10

We went up in the Fall to ride the gondola/hike around and had a great time. There was music, food, and drinks all outside. Great atmosphere with friendly staff.

Ni
Review №11

Felt normal. Even during pandemic. Amazing weather. Amazing staff. Safe. Clean. Loved it!

Ka
Review №12

Bristol Mts Sky Rides are a wonderful experience to attend safely outside. A family oriented, well managed and beautiful atmosphere to be a part of.

An
Review №13

Went with my family to the resort in the fall it was beautiful

Ke
Review №14

Lift rides are nice and peaceful with a great view on the way down. Up top there are more views to take in as well as hiking, ziplines and refreshments

Ch
Review №15

The chair lift ride in fall was spectacular. Very safely run spring COVID

Er
Review №16

I’ve skied at Bristol for 20 years and I love it here! Currently I’m skiing as an amputee with the Oasis Adaptive Ski Program for veterans. I encourage any veteran to take advantage of this amazing program, whether you ever skied/snowboarded or not.

ch
Review №17

Went for the fall foliage ride on the chairlift. Nice peaceful, beautiful scenery. Walked some trails.

D
Review №18

Had a great time skiing here. Comet was my favorite trail and glad it was open during the night skiing hours. Great views from the morning star lift too!

Cr
Review №19

I was here in the fall before season but its a cool resort with 1200ft vertical. They have some climbing courses / ziplines in summer....

Al
Review №20

Nice sized mountain with many different trails to explore ranging from easy to hard. Has something for everyone and the staff is friendly. Is slightly on the pricey side but its a very nice place.

Th
Review №21

Definitely the best mountain to ski near Rochester. All their slopes are well maintained and they have plenty of trails.I’d give it a 5 star but 4 will have to do for now since it can get very busy there. The bar and cafe can get so crowded on weekends that there’s no where to sit. The lodge area next to the shop is a free-for-all so there are groups, bags, and equipment everywhere. This is only on the weekends. The weekdays are not so bad.On the mountain side of things... very quick chair lift. Even with a long line, that line moves quickly. I love the terrain parks. Also, watching the China/US team do freestyle jumps is simply amazing. Fun stuff! Great mountain overall. Minus 1 star for very crazy busy weekends.

He
Review №22

Definitely worth the drive from Michigan, great snow even in a warm spring. Great runs, with good variety from beginner to expert and multiple terrain parks. Good atmosphere and the bloody Marys are very tasty, cant wait to come back.

Je
Review №23

Beautiful scenery! Great skiing! The fall foliage is amazing!

tr
Review №24

Really nice ski hill, ok drive from Toronto, worth the drive over Blue or Holiday Valley. Stay on site if you can. Cheesecake factory is not far away, and Outlet mall is decent day trip. Highly recommend this resort.

Pe
Review №25

Bristol Mountain has been a part of my family’s tradition since it first opened in the 1960s. Fantastic family ski resort for all ages and abilities. Tons of great trails, snow conditions, and night skiing. My father and I love skiing here. Eventually I’ll also teach my kids how to ski on this mountain one day. Love it! Keep up the great experience! Night Skiing has been very affordable all these years for our family.

Je
Review №26

Weather was great. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic things werent the same.

Kr
Review №27

Wonderful resort with both challenging and easy trails to fit every skier/rider. Their express lifts and long trails definitely maximize your time on the mountain. Terrain parks are well suited for every level of freestyler. They host many events which are fun to watch when you need to rest your legs. Great dining and a new bar too for your Apres needs.

Mi
Review №28

Down hill skiing! Get outside bring the family and enjoy winter sports! Its stunning to drive up to, well lit in the evening, scenic & fun. Great observation area for those who arent skiing. Overall great experience, and great winter activity!

Ry
Review №29

Great place to ski if you live in SW Ontario or WNY. Tallest mountain around. Nice long runs. Was my first time but Ill be back for ski season next year and many more

Re
Review №30

Beautiful place, courteous staff, clean bathrooms, good parking!

Ki
Review №31

So much fun and very friendly staff

Ja
Review №32

Great place to ski! Not usually too crowded. Good for beginners to learn on the bunny hill. They have several easy trails. With one being 2 miles long.

Ra
Review №33

Good resort. It is small but big enough for a beginner. Lot of people go there but is good anytime, especially during the night with the lights

Ra
Review №34

First time visiting a place like this, awesome for beginners, the personnel are always willing to help, very friendly, they treat you with respect and consideration, enough patience. Good to take advantage of their training. For people used to other activities it might be pricey , but it seems theirs are in the normal range for these type of things.

Bl
Review №35

It was wonderful great conditions well groomed runs .. would highly recommend this ski resort ., not far from the boarder well worth the trip .

ta
Review №36

First time back in 10 years and its only gotten better. The staff was amazing, the slopes are awesome and the other skiers were all very nice. Very good experience. My only complaint is the prices are up there compared to other ski resorts in the area.

We
Review №37

We had a get time chair lift was fun

Cl
Review №38

I love snowboarding. In the Rochester area you only have a 2-3 choices assuming you want your drive under 2 hours. Bristol is probably the best of them for price and the trails they offer. Check their website for trail closures and if budget is your main concern buy lift tickets as a group to save. With 4 people is was a great deal.

Ch
Review №39

Bristol Mountain has suitable slope for beginners and children. A family resort. It has keener slopes too but we not expert enough :)

Ja
Review №40

Im new to the area, but love coming here. Went skiing a few times last winter and had a lot of fun. The fall ski lift ride was fun too. So many beautiful leave colors!

Re
Review №41

Bristol offers about 8 or 10 different runs varying in difficulty. If youre an intermediate to an advanced skier, you wont find the black or double black challenging, only one run has moguls. The perk is that its an easy day trip from Rochester (45 minute drive), so it makes skiing more accessible if you cant get out West or to the North East. They offer a season pass, so if you live nearby you can make skiing part if your weekly routine. Place is very kid friendly and its fun to see all the high school ski teams race!They didnt do so well with snow conditions last year, not sure if they even had 100 days. But that seems to be a problem all over upstate NY.

Pa
Review №42

This was our third trip there and conditions have been good every time. Good grooming. Just the right slope for recreational skiing. The only knock was that runs are often closed for races

Da
Review №43

An excellent night skiing. I really like how fast the comet express chair lift moves skiers up the mountain.

Gr
Review №44

Great ski and snowboard condition most of the time. I love night skiing here because it isnt that busy most of the time. Great place for some exercise. I have been skiing for 3 maybe 4 years and its is a lot easier because you know the mountain and even if you dont the green and blue trails are the best for a beginner or and intermediate skier or snowboarder.

St
Review №45

What a great mountain for beginner skiers! Also fun for more advanced too. Just dont expect VT like black diamond trails. Lodge was super clean too.

Ju
Review №46

Nice long runs and great place to ski at night! Beats Holiday Valley and Kissing Bridge in my opinion.

Hu
Review №47

Great place to visit in every season. Excellent place to see fall foliage!

Da
Review №48

Really great runs and as long as its not icy conditions. Bristol does a really good job all around.

ka
Review №49

We had a nice time. There are enough runs to spend the day here but its not overwhelming either. Staff was all very friendly and helpful.

Da
Review №50

Beautiful colors add the trees turn

Aa
Review №51

The slopes are always very well groomed, and the wait for the lift is never too to long. There is a good selection of trails, and the lodges are always warm and nice. The food is overpriced, but very good.

Qu
Review №52

Most expensive mountain around Rochester area but it is undoubtedly the best terrain. 1100 vertical is great, and the express lift to top of the mountain is nice and speedy. Would recommend.

Dr
Review №53

We went on the lift ride in fall. We go every year. It amazing!

Na
Review №54

My son had learned to Snowboard here and the staff are accommodating the the needs of their students.Somehow, there is always snow, even on warm March days. Its a great Ski Resort, and thanks to the Homeschool Ski sports club, my skateboarding, skating loving guy is black diamond snowboarder in less than 1 season.

K
Review №55

Perfect for some classic Western/Upstate NY local skiing. A good variety of trails, and upkeep is great We come here multiple times a season!

Cr
Review №56

Visited in summer so everything was closed but the grounds were very well kept and everything was beautiful!

Ji
Review №57

Great day of skiing at Bristol. My husband is in the military and the lady we bought our tickets from was nice enough to give us all 4 tickets at the military price. It was such a wonderful surprise! Used our saved money to enjoy a round of beers in the lodge après ski!

Ro
Review №58

Lots of fun, kid friendly, good service!

pa
Review №59

Really nice experience. The only problem is in the food court where people claim tables, and find a table to eat is almost an impossible mission.

An
Review №60

The sky lift was beautiful.

Ke
Review №61

A great view at the Fall fest sky rides.

Pe
Review №62

Beautiful views of the Fall foliage

Jo
Review №63

Rochester area ski resort. They do a great job given the conditions. The instructors are helpful and friendly and invested in your success.

Th
Review №64

I love this place! I have been skiing there for 43 years and it is still great. I love the bar and bar staff,food is good too, now there is a new whiskey/canned beverage bar, check it out.

Da
Review №65

Great place as long as most trails are open! .... seems that I pay full price for a lift ticket with only 3-5 trails open and properly groomed. Not okay with it. Needs to be discounted prices!!!!!

An
Review №66

Bristol Mountain Ski resort one of the best resort in this side, its really very fun place. Mountain shape & maintenance is very up-to the standard. Price is not cheap for entry, training & rental. Also there is ski equipment sales center which have all good brand but too much expensive. Overall is good.

Kr
Review №67

Very fun ski resort!! Renting skis and getting a locker for the day was very quick and easy.Be sure to have transportation arranged since convincing a taxi/Uber/Lyft to pick up from this resort took several hours and (on Sundays) there are no public transportation options.

Ja
Review №68

Dont forget to visit Bristol during the autumn to take a relaxing chair lift ride(or hike!) to the top. Plan to spend at least a few hours walking the trails and taking in the scenic vistas. Find your favorite spot, bring a picnic lunch, and absorb the views.

Br
Review №69

Closest ski area, decent vertical, good grooming. Ten minutes from grape country. Great views and quiet weekdays.

ca
Review №70

I live one hour away so its not bad also the instructors for classes are kind and really helpful. I recommend trying to rent skis before you buy them but if you really enjoy it and think you will go alit then buy your own.

Ma
Review №71

Left side of mountain is super clean and fun to ride right side wasnt open nearly at all this year obviously due to weather but they could use their snow machines

Ra
Review №72

My 13 year old daughter loves the slopes, prices during twilight hours are reasonably. Love everything ski resort offers.

Ma
Review №73

Great elevation, awesome for families, well maintained trails with some of the best terrain parks Ive seen in western and central NY. Only downfall is the price tag.

De
Review №74

The mountain rental shop is the best,not much they cant do for the customers, very helpful and easy to talk to.if you have a problem with the skis or the boots they will take as long as it takes to make sure you have a good fit and a fun day skiing. A great place

An
Review №75

Good location to view autumn colors

Ro
Review №76

A beautiful fall ride up the mountain on the chair lift. Very clean and neat place. Parking was good customer service ok.

Ch
Review №77

Amazing conditions and great staff, first time here and definitely not the last. Highly recommended if your an intermediate-advanced skier.

Da
Review №78

The rental system is quick and easy to learn. The hills are all brightly lit and all employees were willing and able to help

Ma
Review №79

Wonderful place, was there for the fall festival and it was great. Lots of things to do. Life bands, games, wine tasting, shopping, and plenty of pictures to take. Oh great vendors too. I sure enjoyed myself.

Mi
Review №80

Low cost resort. Not too crowded. Timing for optimal weather can be a bit tricky. Friendly staff.

Jo
Review №81

Great place to grab a bit more elevation than the Collingwood offerings. Its a long day, if you plan on staying overnight your only option is Canandaigua. Chalet can get busy on the weekends. Food is decent but can get pricey. You can grab lift tickets for $69 cad from a ski shop in St Catherines, details are on Bristols website.

Je
Review №82

My daughter liked her instructor. We had a great experience there.

Da
Review №83

Best vertical in Western NY. Well groomed slopes. State of the art snow making. Family friendly.

Je
Review №84

Great time with the kids!

Av
Review №85

Firs time going skiing it was awesome and fun as i got better it becomes more and more fun

Ma
Review №86

Cant wait to come photograph in the winter. This was the very first thing I photographed the day I quit my job and decided to become a photographer. I love this entire area, especially the hang glide launch across the street. If you look up when youre leaving, you can see the hole!

Th
Review №87

The longest chairlift ride of my life. I had to channel my inner Bob Wiley and baby step it to the top. I especially loved when the workers stopped the ride and my chair was rocking....Ive never prayed that hard in my life. Fun times and very nice employees. :)

Am
Review №88

So much riding the lift!

Da
Review №89

Super impresssed with this resort! 2 high speed quads and 1200 vertical feet.

Pa
Review №90

Good place to bring family to ski/snowboard. Onsite food options include burgers/pizza/sandwiches and other healthier options.Seating is limited. WiFi is free. Staff is helpful. Can get a little crowded. Is a bit pricy but deals can be found to reduce costs. Overall good experience.

mi
Review №91

It was a bit icy, but that had a lot to do with the weather this year. Took my wife and son night skiing for under $100 bucks. Thats pretty tough to beat. Pack a lunch because food is unreasonably high. Friendly staff. Never the less well be back!

Da
Review №92

Nice place, even though the snow conditions were not the best the day we went, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The mountain has nice trails and their night schedule is great!

Ye
Review №93

Should be the most popular ski place in greater Rochester area. It provides good deal if you come at night or weekends, but it also becomes busy at those times. The snow quality is ok with machine grooming. The dinner in the lounge is surprisingly good.

Er
Review №94

Love Bristol. Pretty sure its the most vertical between Gore(?) And the Rockies to which is pretty cool. The Ariels section is insane.

ro
Review №95

Did the Fall Fest. Kids had a great time. This food and live music everywhere. We enjoyed the trails at the top.

Je
Review №96

Such a beautiful place during EVERY season!

Ma
Review №97

Staff was very unfriendly. Nobody was around to even help buckle our ski boots, which is a tough task for first timers. The elderly woman at the equipment rentals gave us snowboarding boots instead of skiing boots, in spite of us clearly stating that we are skiing. We were told about about her mistake 20 minutes later while picking up our skis ! The ski rental person didn’t even tell us to pick up the ski poles, and we had to walk back a long way to pick them up.The mini hill where beginners practice has a dangerous 5 foot diameter pit at its base. This is very dangerous and quite a few beginners were coming very close to the pit and trying to stop themselves from falling in ! This mini hill was also very crowded and we are bumping into people during the ski lessons. Got a few sarcastic taunts from our instructor for falling too many times.Extremely overpriced: The beginner package for two people cost close to $200 !

Ma
Review №98

Had a great time with my boys tonight! Cant wait to go back!

To
Review №99

I went for the Fall Foliage Ride. I discovered just how afraid of heights I am, but the facility is great and I had a good time.

Ch
Review №100

I had lots of fun hanging out with my friends, I relearned how to ski and had a great time overall, i definitely recommend this place!

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:5662 NY-64, Canandaigua, NY 14424, United States
  • Site:http://www.bristolmountain.com/
  • Phone:+1 585-374-6000
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Ski rental service
  • Ski shop
  • Snowboard rental service
  • Snowboard shop
  • Ski resort
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–4pm
  • Tuesday:8am–4pm
  • Wednesday:8am–4pm
  • Thursday:8am–4pm
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:8am–4pm
Highlights
  • Active military discounts:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Restaurant:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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