Tobermory

Planning to visit the Bruce Peninsula National Park – and the stunning Grotto – this summer? Reservations to book parking to visit the Grotto during the high season (April 30 to October 31, 2024) can be made online. These four-hour slots book up fast so book early. You can reserve online or by phone. Another popular park destination is Halfway Log Dump, so be sure to reserve your six-hour parking time slot (required from June 15 to September 2, 2024) well ahead of time here, too. To make reservations by phone, call 1-877-737-3783 (Outside of North America, call 1-519-826-5391).

If you're thinking of camping at Cyprus Lake this summer, reservations opened March 21, 2023 for this popular campground, so it’s recommended to book early. For a more rustic experience, limited camping is available on Flowerpot Island. Reservations are required and can be booked online or by calling 1-877-3783 (reservations opened on March 21, 2023).

The village of Tobermory is located at the very northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula and is the summer home of the MS Chi-Cheemaun. Ship amenities include a cafeteria, live entertainment, themed cruises and walk on and cycling excursion options. It’s a bustling port – on the water and dockside - from late spring to mid fall so booking accommodations, boat tours, park visits and meal reservations before you arrive is something to consider. There's lots to see and do, too, while waiting to board the ferry.

This tiny community is blessed with not one, but two harbours. Little Tub anchors the downtown core with shops, restaurants and boat tour operators, while the Tobermory Lighthouse guards the entrance to Big Tub Harbour. Planning a boat tour out to Flowerpot? There's a choice of two operators that land on the island, with others offering scenic tours of the rugged shoreline, shipwrecks and Flowerpot Island from the water. With more than 20 shipwrecks to explore, Tobermory is a diver’s paradise, and Divers Den has been training and serving scuba divers here since 1967.

Need to plug in your electric vehicle (EV) while travelling? Check out the list of EV chargers in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula HERE.

Before you go:

Bruce Peninsula National Park
- Reserved Parking Questions and Answers
- Visitor Guidelines
Check out our Visit Responsibly page as a helpful guide to respectfully visit the Bruce Peninsula
Consider visiting the Bruce Peninsula in early spring or late fall
Reservations are recommended for the MS Chi-Cheemaun, check ahead for more info
Install the “what3words” app on your phone if hiking or paddling are in your plans – the app can help rescue workers find you if you are lost or need emergency services.