Bruce Peninsula / Tobermory Guide - Ontario, CA

The Grotto

Things I Wish I Knew Before Going: There are so many amazing things to do on Bruce's Penninsula. I could spend a week here and not get bored. If I could go back, I would camp in Bruce Peninsula National park instead of a nearby private campground. Be aware of parking that needs to be reserved at Bruce's Peninsula which will be explained later.

Time: 3 Days
Cost: ~$30 for parking/admission fees
~$40 for Flowerpot Island Boat

Things to Do:
1.) Big Tub Harbour Shipwreck
Located right off of the Tobermory visitor center is Big Tub Harbour Shipwreck. There are many other shipwrecks in this area can be accessed through cruises or viewed from the harbor. Options are available for diving and snorkeling as well!

2.) The Grotto
The Grotto is truly one of the most fun places I have been in my life. The water is cold initially (yes, even in the summer) but you get used to it quickly. There are a bunch of "cliffs" to jump off of from various heights but please be careful if you choose to do so. The walk from the closest parking lot is flat and takes approximately 20 minutes.

If you want to park in the lot closest to this, you need to reserve parking in advance. These are in 4-hour time slots and will cost a fee.
See this website for more information: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/bruce/activ/experiences/grotto/parking

The Grotto can also be accessed from other areas in the park by hiking Bruce's trail.

 3.) Overhanging Point
This is an amazing cliff that gives you a great view of Lake Huron. Overhanging Point can be accessed from the same trail along the Grotto in less than 30 minutes. It can also be reached from the other direction from Bruce's trail.

A trail map can be found at this link: https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/bruce/visit/cartes-maps

 4.) Indian Cove
Indian Cove is a unique white sand beach that can also be accessed through Bruce's Trail in Bruce Peninsula National Park. There is also a very cool under water cave located here, but once again be very careful if you plan on accessing this.

5.) Flowerpot Island
Flowerpot Island is well known for it's "seastack cliffs". It can only be accessed during the summer months by 2 private boat companies (Bruce Anchor Cruises and Blue Heron Company). Although it seems close to land on the map, it is still 6.5 km and is not recommended to kayak to.


Please feel free to leave questions in the comments below, I'd be happy to answer them!

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