Blue Feather Lake House Guidebook
Sightseeing
Singing Sands beach on Lake Huron is one of the few beaches with sand on the Bruce Peninsula. There is also a short boardwalk and trail that passes through rare fen and dune ecosystems, which are home to four species of carnivorous plants, orchids and rare plants found only in the Great Lakes region.
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Singing Sands
Dorcas Bay RoadSinging Sands beach on Lake Huron is one of the few beaches with sand on the Bruce Peninsula. There is also a short boardwalk and trail that passes through rare fen and dune ecosystems, which are home to four species of carnivorous plants, orchids and rare plants found only in the Great Lakes region.
The Grotto in Tobermory is Northern Bruce Peninsula's most popular attraction. Its turquoise water and intricate cave structures carved by Georgian Bay out of the Canadian Shield are one of a kind. When you see posts on social media about Tobermory, The Grotto is probably a picture you'll see.
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グロット、ブルース半島国立公園
Bruce TrailThe Grotto in Tobermory is Northern Bruce Peninsula's most popular attraction. Its turquoise water and intricate cave structures carved by Georgian Bay out of the Canadian Shield are one of a kind. When you see posts on social media about Tobermory, The Grotto is probably a picture you'll see.
Despite its name, this is a beautiful place to visit. In fact some locals prefer this over The Grotto. Here you can explore a large section of the beautiful Georgian Bay shoreline and hike the Bruce Trail along the clifftops.
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Halfway Log Beach
Bruce TrailDespite its name, this is a beautiful place to visit. In fact some locals prefer this over The Grotto. Here you can explore a large section of the beautiful Georgian Bay shoreline and hike the Bruce Trail along the clifftops.
Make sure to book your boat tour here ahead of time. The Flower Pot rock struture from which the island gets its name is a must see when visiting Tobermory.
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Merl Trail,flowerpot Island
Make sure to book your boat tour here ahead of time. The Flower Pot rock struture from which the island gets its name is a must see when visiting Tobermory.
Originally constructed in 1885 for a cost of $675, the Big Tub Lighthouse played an important role in guiding ships into the harbour from the sometimes-treacherous waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The original structure was later replaced by the six-sided, 14 metres (43 foot) wooden lighthouse that is seen today.
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Big Tub Lighthouse
Originally constructed in 1885 for a cost of $675, the Big Tub Lighthouse played an important role in guiding ships into the harbour from the sometimes-treacherous waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The original structure was later replaced by the six-sided, 14 metres (43 foot) wooden lighthouse that is seen today.
A little museum that holds a lot of Tobermory's marine history. A great place to visit with children. You can hike the trails and walk to the top of the viewing tower and look out over the tip of the peninsula.
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Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park Visitor Centre
120 Chi sin tib dek RdA little museum that holds a lot of Tobermory's marine history. A great place to visit with children. You can hike the trails and walk to the top of the viewing tower and look out over the tip of the peninsula.
Take a short drive to visit Lion's Head. Take Caudle Side Rd for a more scenic trip in. If your staying for a weekend come on a Saturday so you can check out the local market and waterfront.
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Lion's Head Beach
1 Forbes StTake a short drive to visit Lion's Head. Take Caudle Side Rd for a more scenic trip in. If your staying for a weekend come on a Saturday so you can check out the local market and waterfront.
When hiking Fathom Five National Marine Park make sure to take the trail to Little Dunks Bay.
Little Dunks Bay
When hiking Fathom Five National Marine Park make sure to take the trail to Little Dunks Bay.
Dunks Bay
Dunks Bay RoadA small beach. It's beautiful, but get here early to avoid the crowds.
A great set of trails to hike or ride your bike. Parking is right off of Hwy 6.
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Lindsay Tract Trail
4025 Highway 6A great set of trails to hike or ride your bike. Parking is right off of Hwy 6.
Greig's Caves
Enjoy your self-guided exploration of 10 limestone caves in the peace and tranquillity of singing birds and rustling leaves along the rugged trails where scenes of Quest for Fire and Against the Wild were filmed, all in about a hour or two, but come prepared with GOOD hiking shoes with a good tread, as the rocks may be moist and slippery. You will also need a flashlight for some parts of the caves.
https://www.greigscaves.ca/
407 Scenic Caves Rd
407 Scenic Caves RoadGreig's Caves
Enjoy your self-guided exploration of 10 limestone caves in the peace and tranquillity of singing birds and rustling leaves along the rugged trails where scenes of Quest for Fire and Against the Wild were filmed, all in about a hour or two, but come prepared with GOOD hiking shoes with a good tread, as the rocks may be moist and slippery. You will also need a flashlight for some parts of the caves.
https://www.greigscaves.ca/
Located in Fathom Five National Marine Park, Cove Island lighthouse has been marking safe passage through a perilous strait between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay for sailors since October 30, 1858. The first of the imperial lighthouses to be completed, it sits on Gig Point, the northeast tip of the island, about 10km from Tobermory’s mainland harbour.
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Cove Island Lighthouse
Located in Fathom Five National Marine Park, Cove Island lighthouse has been marking safe passage through a perilous strait between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay for sailors since October 30, 1858. The first of the imperial lighthouses to be completed, it sits on Gig Point, the northeast tip of the island, about 10km from Tobermory’s mainland harbour.
With Lion’s Head and Isthmus Bay just to the south, White Bluff is an easily recognizable landmark, with its craggy cliff towering above the water, topped by a layer of primitive white rock and forest.
Located within the Smokey Head White Bluffs Nature Reserve, the White Bluff Loop offers three different loop trails running anywhere from 2 to 4-hours in length. They all offer incredible views across Isthmus Bay. Park your car at the Bruce Trail lot on 40 Hills Road and follow the signs.
You’ll find that the terrain is less steep here at White Bluff, making these loops a little more forgiving for beginning hikers.
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Smokey Head - White Bluff Provincial Park
8 Carter RdWith Lion’s Head and Isthmus Bay just to the south, White Bluff is an easily recognizable landmark, with its craggy cliff towering above the water, topped by a layer of primitive white rock and forest.
Located within the Smokey Head White Bluffs Nature Reserve, the White Bluff Loop offers three different loop trails running anywhere from 2 to 4-hours in length. They all offer incredible views across Isthmus Bay. Park your car at the Bruce Trail lot on 40 Hills Road and follow the signs.
You’ll find that the terrain is less steep here at White Bluff, making these loops a little more forgiving for beginning hikers.
The Jones Bluff Loop is not for the faint of heart. While the trail offers a relatively easy hike with beautiful scenic lookouts, be forewarned that his loop means business with an endurance-testing 8.5-kilometre trek. Pack water, food and be ready for changeable weather. It’s a 3 to 4-hour hike with no shortcuts! Parking is at the Bruce Trail lot on Boundary Road.
Discover what it’s like to touch the clouds as you look over MacGregor Harbour where Cape Croker juts into the water. From your perch, you’ll see Sydney Bluff, Cape Dundas and Barrier Island in the distance.
While you don’t reach the shoreline on this trail, you’ll hear the sound of surf meeting the shore as you traverse forest and rocky outcrops, eventually stealing glimpses of Colpoys Bay, White Cloud and Griffith Islands.
Jones Bluff
Sydney Bay RoadThe Jones Bluff Loop is not for the faint of heart. While the trail offers a relatively easy hike with beautiful scenic lookouts, be forewarned that his loop means business with an endurance-testing 8.5-kilometre trek. Pack water, food and be ready for changeable weather. It’s a 3 to 4-hour hike with no shortcuts! Parking is at the Bruce Trail lot on Boundary Road.
Discover what it’s like to touch the clouds as you look over MacGregor Harbour where Cape Croker juts into the water. From your perch, you’ll see Sydney Bluff, Cape Dundas and Barrier Island in the distance.
While you don’t reach the shoreline on this trail, you’ll hear the sound of surf meeting the shore as you traverse forest and rocky outcrops, eventually stealing glimpses of Colpoys Bay, White Cloud and Griffith Islands.
Look closely and you’ll discover that 400 million years ago, this land was submerged under a tropical sea. Look closer still, and you’ll see layers of embossed, fossilized coral shielding dolomite and limestone … rocks that erosion has carved out with hidden caves and overhanging cliffs.
It’s here that you’ll find geological finds such as the Grotto, a cave scooped out of the cliffs by the waves of ages and Overhanging Point, a massive bowl-shape that has been hollowed out of a cliff and is part of a favourite hike starting at the Cyprus Lake Trailhead.
Choose the loop that also takes you to the Grotto and Indian Head Cove. The woods portion of the hike is quite easy, but once the trail takes you to the rocky shore, you’ll understand why sturdy hiking boots with grippy soles are needed. Even in good weather, it can be slippery to navigate. Once you arrive at Overhanging Point you’ll see why people rave about the breathtaking view.
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Overhanging Point
Bruce TrailLook closely and you’ll discover that 400 million years ago, this land was submerged under a tropical sea. Look closer still, and you’ll see layers of embossed, fossilized coral shielding dolomite and limestone … rocks that erosion has carved out with hidden caves and overhanging cliffs.
It’s here that you’ll find geological finds such as the Grotto, a cave scooped out of the cliffs by the waves of ages and Overhanging Point, a massive bowl-shape that has been hollowed out of a cliff and is part of a favourite hike starting at the Cyprus Lake Trailhead.
Choose the loop that also takes you to the Grotto and Indian Head Cove. The woods portion of the hike is quite easy, but once the trail takes you to the rocky shore, you’ll understand why sturdy hiking boots with grippy soles are needed. Even in good weather, it can be slippery to navigate. Once you arrive at Overhanging Point you’ll see why people rave about the breathtaking view.
The rugged shoreline rises some 50 metres above the crashing waves, exposing various gradations of the Silurian-age dolomite, roughly 400 to 425 million years old. Sea caves and other unusual rock formations have been carved by ancient waters. Karrens, which are small furrows in the limestone bedrock, demonstrate the erosive properties of rainwater. Dry upland forests predominate.
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Smokey Head - White Bluff Provincial Park
8 Carter RdThe rugged shoreline rises some 50 metres above the crashing waves, exposing various gradations of the Silurian-age dolomite, roughly 400 to 425 million years old. Sea caves and other unusual rock formations have been carved by ancient waters. Karrens, which are small furrows in the limestone bedrock, demonstrate the erosive properties of rainwater. Dry upland forests predominate.
What’s a flowerpot? Find out when you hike to the Devil’s Monument – the largest of the Bruce Peninsula’s flowerpot formations and one of the many spectacular places along the craggy shoreline known for incredible views. Park at the Bruce Trail lot near the end or Borchardt Road.
The walk to the Devil’s Monument is actually quite short, but the access trail is steep, rocky and slippery. The hiking is not too difficult, but it’s not a good place to take young children or dogs. Bring sturdy footwear, a walking stick and watch out for poison ivy – easy to avoid if you know what it looks like.
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Devil's Monument
What’s a flowerpot? Find out when you hike to the Devil’s Monument – the largest of the Bruce Peninsula’s flowerpot formations and one of the many spectacular places along the craggy shoreline known for incredible views. Park at the Bruce Trail lot near the end or Borchardt Road.
The walk to the Devil’s Monument is actually quite short, but the access trail is steep, rocky and slippery. The hiking is not too difficult, but it’s not a good place to take young children or dogs. Bring sturdy footwear, a walking stick and watch out for poison ivy – easy to avoid if you know what it looks like.
This is a nice little beach area on the waters of Georgian Bay. If your timing is right come here on a Saturday morning as the Lion's Head Farmers Market runs from Victoria Day weekend - Thanksgiving from 9am -12pm. Check the Farmer's Market out on Facebook for vendor information.
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Lion's Head Beach
1 Forbes StThis is a nice little beach area on the waters of Georgian Bay. If your timing is right come here on a Saturday morning as the Lion's Head Farmers Market runs from Victoria Day weekend - Thanksgiving from 9am -12pm. Check the Farmer's Market out on Facebook for vendor information.
Val and Glen will tell you all you need to know about alpacas. We brought our son here for his second birthday as he loves farm animals. If you’re staying with us on a Saturday make to go to the Lions Head Farmers market and support Random Ranch by visiting their booth there.
Random Ranch Alpacas
407 Lindsay Road 5Val and Glen will tell you all you need to know about alpacas. We brought our son here for his second birthday as he loves farm animals. If you’re staying with us on a Saturday make to go to the Lions Head Farmers market and support Random Ranch by visiting their booth there.
Blue Feather is located within Bruce National Park and is a dark sky preserve. This means some of the best star gazing you’ll ever experience. Sit out at our fire pit or at the dock at night and just look up. You’ll be amazing by all the stars you’ll see.
Dorcas Bay
Blue Feather is located within Bruce National Park and is a dark sky preserve. This means some of the best star gazing you’ll ever experience. Sit out at our fire pit or at the dock at night and just look up. You’ll be amazing by all the stars you’ll see.
Food scene
The food truck scene is alive and well in the Northern Bruce Peninsula. A great place to grab a taco.
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TACOMORY
7379 ON-6The food truck scene is alive and well in the Northern Bruce Peninsula. A great place to grab a taco.
When visiting Lion's Head, make sure to have lunch or dinner here. Any guest who has eaten here hasn't been disappointed.
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The Taste Kitchen
76 Main StWhen visiting Lion's Head, make sure to have lunch or dinner here. Any guest who has eaten here hasn't been disappointed.
All you can eat fish and chips. It's our favourite place to have fish and chips in Tobermory.
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Shipwreck Lee's
2 Bay StAll you can eat fish and chips. It's our favourite place to have fish and chips in Tobermory.
This is a great food truck for breakfast. Make sure to follow them on Facebook so you know where they're parked as they aren't always in the same location.
The Hungry Hiker
7391 Highway 6This is a great food truck for breakfast. Make sure to follow them on Facebook so you know where they're parked as they aren't always in the same location.
Visit a local brewery and make sure to make a reservation first as there's typically a long line up to get in.
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Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill
28 Bay StVisit a local brewery and make sure to make a reservation first as there's typically a long line up to get in.
Chapman's Ice Cream is local on the peninsula. Lots of flavors to pick from and generously size scoops.
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Peninsula Supply Ice Cream Parlour
4 Bay StChapman's Ice Cream is local on the peninsula. Lots of flavors to pick from and generously size scoops.
Las Chulas
7405 Highway 6Another great place to get Mexican themed food.
Clothing
If your looking for a shirt or hoodie to remind you of your trip to Tobermory stop in here.
Verna's Gift Shop
11 Bay StIf your looking for a shirt or hoodie to remind you of your trip to Tobermory stop in here.
A great place to find a souvenir to remind yourself of your trip to Tobermory.
Tobermory Trading Post
14 Bay StA great place to find a souvenir to remind yourself of your trip to Tobermory.
Groceries
Foodland - Tobermory
7357 Bay StThis is the one and only grocery store in Tobermory.