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Tobermory | Ontario

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Region:

Bruce Peninsula

Known For:

Fathom Five National Marine Park | Bruce Peninsula National Park | Flowerpot Island | Shipwreck diving | Turquoise waters | Grotto

Best For:

Crystal Clear Waters | Hiking & Cliffs | Shipwreck Diving | Kayaking Adventures | Summer Road Trips

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The Grotto

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For adventurers and thrill-seekers, The Grotto is a popular must-see stop on your trip to Bruce Penninsula. Follow the one-hour trail to Grotto and Georgian Bay shorelines through the scenic Bruce Trail. It’s located by the Cyprus Lake campgrounds, with many beautiful sights to discover along the way. A rare experience in Southern Ontario, go […]

Ferry to Manitoulin Island

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Board the MS Chi-Cheemaun, or the Big Canoe, a passenger and vehicle ferry. It traverses Lake Huron between Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwater island. The ferry connects the two geographically separate portions of Highway 6. Photo: Peter_Glyn, Wikimedia Commons

Ferry to Flowerpot Island

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Only a 6.5km boat cruise from the coast of Tobermory lies Flowerpot Island, known for its naturally occurring sea stacks, or rock columns resembling the origins of the island’s name. Board a glass-bottom vessel and view the beautiful scenery. A unique Ontario island experience offering every adventurer’s favourite activities such as hiking, swimming, cave exploring, […]

Shipwrecks of Big Tub Harbour

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Aboard a cruise with Blue Heron and get a closer look at the two shipwrecks located on Big Tub Harbour. Blue Heron cruises will take visitors to the Sweepstakes, which collided into a rock, sinking it into the shallow water near the Lightstation. The second of the two is the City of Grand Rapids, which, […]

Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival

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June Tobermory hosts an annual orchid festival in June. The Bruce Peninsula is home to 44 species of orchids, of which 2 species are not native to the area. you can expect to see several orchid species blooming on festival weekend, as well as a number of other wildflowers. Photo: facebook.com/BrucePeninsulaOrchidFestival/

Lion’s Head Lookout

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Known for its lion head shape, the eroding cliff edge has served as a tourist destination for the past few decades. It is located in Lion’s Head Provincial Nature Preserve. A forested trail leads before emerging onto some of the best views on the Bruce. Photo: MBi, Wikimedia Commons

St. Edmunds Township Museum

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Visit this seasonal museum built in 1898 for some historical insight into the culture and local history of the Tobermory and St. Edmunds. This museum highlights life in the times of early settlers on the northern Bruce Peninsula. Offering a unique experience inside of a former nineteenth-century schoolhouse and cabin, discover the unique architecture of […]

The Sweet Shop

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Open since 1980, The Sweet Shop is best known for their old-fashioned treats handmade in-house from creamy fudge to crispy brittle. Located on the harbour, this local shop offers ice creams and other frozen delectables perfect for the summer, and a wide variety of candies to enjoy. The Sweet Shop has also opened The Coffee […]

Shipwreck Lee’s

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“The Original Pirate Bistro” Shipwreck Lee’s is a local restaurant located right on the harbour that specializes in fish and chips. Open for over 36 years, Shipwreck Lee’s is a Tobermory staple and a must-visit spot for fresh fish and chips along the harbour. Serving all you can eat or a la carte, this local […]

Lindsay Tract

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Bruce county’s largest forest, spreading over 8000 acres of land, Lindsay Tract offers a unique trail with many activities for adventurers and explorers. The tract is also a sensitive habitat for the Black Bear and Eastern Massassauga Rattlesnake. You can go mountain biking, hiking, or geocaching and offers a fun challenge for thrill-seekers and skilled […]

Takomory

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Low-key, mobile food truck offering Mexican eats like tacos & nachos with veggie & meat toppings. Photo: facebook.com/tacomory

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