Bruce Tourist Attractions - Sightseeing, Eating, Cruises, Stores ‘n More
Sightseeing
Known as the ‘shipwreck capital of Canada’, Tobermory lies between Ontario’s Georgian Bay and Fathom Five National Marine Park. Beneath these waters are the ghostly relics of 22 sunken ships. Many of which met their demise in the last two centuries, having struck one of the tiny islands or the hidden shoals peppering the shores. Seeing them in their watery grave from a glass-bottomed boat is just one way to spend your time in this tiny harbourside village
218 locals recommend
Tobermory
Known as the ‘shipwreck capital of Canada’, Tobermory lies between Ontario’s Georgian Bay and Fathom Five National Marine Park. Beneath these waters are the ghostly relics of 22 sunken ships. Many of which met their demise in the last two centuries, having struck one of the tiny islands or the hidden shoals peppering the shores. Seeing them in their watery grave from a glass-bottomed boat is just one way to spend your time in this tiny harbourside village
The Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park
Bruce TrailA great place to get tickets and tourist info. They have a look out tower, trail, and you can park there and walk into Tobermory
31 locals recommend
Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park Visitor Centre
120 Chi sin tib dek RdA great place to get tickets and tourist info. They have a look out tower, trail, and you can park there and walk into Tobermory
Devils Monument is located near Leeshore Cottage and can be accessed by kayak (approx 30-45 min) or the trail. The largest of Bruce Peninsula’s flowerpots. If you venture towards the shoreline, you’ll see and hear the waterfall. Feels like a small rainforest in the summer
Warning: the cliffs have a thirty-metre drop, so please be careful to keep small children near”
27 locals recommend
Devil's Monument
Devils Monument is located near Leeshore Cottage and can be accessed by kayak (approx 30-45 min) or the trail. The largest of Bruce Peninsula’s flowerpots. If you venture towards the shoreline, you’ll see and hear the waterfall. Feels like a small rainforest in the summer
Warning: the cliffs have a thirty-metre drop, so please be careful to keep small children near”
Singing Sands
Dorcas Bay RoadThis is a really cool place to explore caves, but makes sure to wear sturdy footwear for hiking
62 locals recommend
Greig's Caves
407 Scenic Caves RdThis is a really cool place to explore caves, but makes sure to wear sturdy footwear for hiking
Great place to launch your water craft. or boat. Cottage owners and guests in Dyers Bay launch free, but day guests need to park and pay at the parking lot at the top of the escarpment as you enter Dyers Bay.
Dyers Bay Government Dock and Boat Launch
Dock LaneGreat place to launch your water craft. or boat. Cottage owners and guests in Dyers Bay launch free, but day guests need to park and pay at the parking lot at the top of the escarpment as you enter Dyers Bay.
Bruce Trail
89 Moore StThe Bruce trail runs along the escarpment behind Lee Shore Cottage
Book a bottom glass boat tour out to Flowerpot Island. Great place to spend the day to hike, picnic and swim.
100 locals recommend
Merl Trail,flowerpot Island
Book a bottom glass boat tour out to Flowerpot Island. Great place to spend the day to hike, picnic and swim.
Sauble Beach
609 Lakeshore Blvd NSt. Edmunds and Peninsula Museum
7072 ON-6Parks Canada Visitor Centre
120 Chi sin tib dek RdGet to know this 4.0-km loop trail near Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 60 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Marr Lake Trail to Boulder Beach
Bruce TrailGet to know this 4.0-km loop trail near Northern Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 60 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Bayside Astronomy is a free program that allows members of the public to learn about the importance and beauty of our dark skies and to view and learn about the constellations, planets, the moon, and other deep sky objects LIVE through telescopes. Offered by the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association and the Municipality of Northern Bruce, this FREE program begins with a short star talk at dusk, followed by viewing of the night sky through volunteer telescopes.
Come see Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons and the Great Red Spot. Be wowed by viewing the Andromeda Galaxy over 2.5 million light years away in the past. Wonder what life would be like in the middle of 300,000 stars in the Globular Cluster M13!
Bayside happens every Friday and Saturday night from Canada Day to Labour Day at the marina in Lions Head at sunset. It then goes remote to Singing Sands in BP National Park on Sunday, to Miller’s Family Camp on Monday, and Summer House Park on Wednesday.
Bayside Astronomy
1 Bruin StreetBayside Astronomy is a free program that allows members of the public to learn about the importance and beauty of our dark skies and to view and learn about the constellations, planets, the moon, and other deep sky objects LIVE through telescopes. Offered by the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association and the Municipality of Northern Bruce, this FREE program begins with a short star talk at dusk, followed by viewing of the night sky through volunteer telescopes.
Come see Saturn’s rings, Jupiter’s moons and the Great Red Spot. Be wowed by viewing the Andromeda Galaxy over 2.5 million light years away in the past. Wonder what life would be like in the middle of 300,000 stars in the Globular Cluster M13!
Bayside happens every Friday and Saturday night from Canada Day to Labour Day at the marina in Lions Head at sunset. It then goes remote to Singing Sands in BP National Park on Sunday, to Miller’s Family Camp on Monday, and Summer House Park on Wednesday.
Whippoorwill Bay
Cyprus Lake
Spirit Rock Conservation Area
92 Highway 6Lion's Head Light
1 Bruin St
Indian Head Cove
Bruce TrailEcoAdventures offers guided excursions for those wanting a deeper understanding of this world Biosphere Reserve. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Bruce Peninsula where majestic cliffs, turquoise water and some of Canada's rarest wildlife await. Travel with purpose - proceeds support the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association's environmental projects.
6 locals recommend
Bruce Peninsula EcoAdventures
Main StreetEcoAdventures offers guided excursions for those wanting a deeper understanding of this world Biosphere Reserve. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Bruce Peninsula where majestic cliffs, turquoise water and some of Canada's rarest wildlife await. Travel with purpose - proceeds support the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association's environmental projects.
Rural Rootz is a unique experience, Gardens flourishing in the middle of a wooded wonderland. 7 km. of varied hiking trails to explore, Quiet solace, Two labyrinths to walk, and Dragons awaiting discovery.
15 locals recommend
Rural Rootz Nature Reserve
645 Northacres RdRural Rootz is a unique experience, Gardens flourishing in the middle of a wooded wonderland. 7 km. of varied hiking trails to explore, Quiet solace, Two labyrinths to walk, and Dragons awaiting discovery.
Food scene
Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill
28 Bay StTruFood Cafe
3766 ON-6Shipwreck Lee's
2 Bay StCrowsnest Pub & Restaurant
5 Bay StThe Fish & Chip Place
24 Bay StThis restaurant was on a Netflix tv show where they did an overhaul of the restaurant and menu
20 locals recommend
Coconut Joe's Harbour Bar and Grill
53 Bay StThis restaurant was on a Netflix tv show where they did an overhaul of the restaurant and menu
Princess Dining Room
34 Bay StLittle Tub Bakery
4 Warner Bay RdOver 30 ice cream flavours and yummy treats. Our personal fav ice cream shop in the Bruce
7 locals recommend
Peninsula Supply Ice Cream Parlour
4 Bay StOver 30 ice cream flavours and yummy treats. Our personal fav ice cream shop in the Bruce
Lions Head Inn
8 Helen StFerndale Pizza Co.
607 Main StMore than just vehicle transportation to Manitoulin Island. Book a dinner sunset cruise with cocktails, live entertainment, cultural learning, art gallery, cafeteria, tourist info or visit the top deck for amazing views.
Please note: the ship is seasonal and runs until mid to late October
34 locals recommend
Chi Cheemaun Ferry - Tobermory Terminal
8 Eliza StMore than just vehicle transportation to Manitoulin Island. Book a dinner sunset cruise with cocktails, live entertainment, cultural learning, art gallery, cafeteria, tourist info or visit the top deck for amazing views.
Please note: the ship is seasonal and runs until mid to late October
Walk along the harbour, enjoy a cold beverage on restaurant patios, eat local fresh fish, stop for an ice cream and restock on groceries and the lcbo
20 locals recommend
Tobermory Harbour
Walk along the harbour, enjoy a cold beverage on restaurant patios, eat local fresh fish, stop for an ice cream and restock on groceries and the lcbo
BeaverTails
24 Carlton StCruises
Tobermory Wave Adventures
Bay StreetDivers Den
3 Bay StScuba & Snorkelling • Fishing Charters & Tours
Bruce Anchor Cruises
61 Front StProvincial Parks
Sauble Falls Provincial Park
1400 Sauble Falls RdBlack Creek Provincial Park
81 Old Womans River RdSmokey Head - White Bluff Provincial Park
8 Carter RdHope Bay Forest Provincial Nature Reserve
Stores
Make sure to check hours of operation for the LCBO in Lion’s Head, Tobermory and Wiarton because they close earlier than most LCBO locations in Ontario
32 locals recommend
LCBO
1 Ferndale RdMake sure to check hours of operation for the LCBO in Lion’s Head, Tobermory and Wiarton because they close earlier than most LCBO locations in Ontario
The Wiarton Foodland is open til midnight and a large store with lots of selection. Great stop on your way up to the cottage as Lion’s Head and Tobermory close earlier and don’t have as much selection
41 locals recommend
Foodland
425 Berford StThe Wiarton Foodland is open til midnight and a large store with lots of selection. Great stop on your way up to the cottage as Lion’s Head and Tobermory close earlier and don’t have as much selection
Check the hours before heading out. The store hours change in the off season and they close earlier than most other grocery stores since they aren’t as busy
39 locals recommend
Foodland - Lions Head
4 Webster StCheck the hours before heading out. The store hours change in the off season and they close earlier than most other grocery stores since they aren’t as busy
Tobermory opened a brand new Foodland in January 2023! The new store is much bigger and with a lot more options than the previous store
37 locals recommend
Foodland - Tobermory
7357 Bay StTobermory opened a brand new Foodland in January 2023! The new store is much bigger and with a lot more options than the previous store