Yvonne’s guidebook
Beach
Sandy beaches in the area
Beautiful sandy beach with shallow water. Great place for a day visit with a long boardwalk and a trail to hike. Because it is one of the few sandy beaches in the area it gets very busy. Get there early! Once the parking lot is full you cannot get to the beach. There is paid parking. Only 10 min drive from cottage or 40 min bike ride.
93 locals recommend
Singing Sands
Dorcas Bay RoadBeautiful sandy beach with shallow water. Great place for a day visit with a long boardwalk and a trail to hike. Because it is one of the few sandy beaches in the area it gets very busy. Get there early! Once the parking lot is full you cannot get to the beach. There is paid parking. Only 10 min drive from cottage or 40 min bike ride.
Small beach for a quick dip in the water. Great for young children.
26 locals recommend
Lion's Head Beach
1 Forbes StSmall beach for a quick dip in the water. Great for young children.
This is about a 30 min drive from the cottage and a hidden gem. Have a look at their website. Summer House Park has a beach, a restaurant, a store and great water sports. Wonderful place for a day adventure.
Summer House Park is located on the shores of Miller Lake. Enjoy a sandy beach, boat rentals, marina and water park. Spend some time browsing through the beach and tackle shop. Swim, splash, play and relax all day. At Miller Lake waterfront you will find all you need for a day of fun in the sun!
7 locals recommend
Summer House Park
197 Miller Lake Shore RdThis is about a 30 min drive from the cottage and a hidden gem. Have a look at their website. Summer House Park has a beach, a restaurant, a store and great water sports. Wonderful place for a day adventure.
Summer House Park is located on the shores of Miller Lake. Enjoy a sandy beach, boat rentals, marina and water park. Spend some time browsing through the beach and tackle shop. Swim, splash, play and relax all day. At Miller Lake waterfront you will find all you need for a day of fun in the sun!
Sightseeing
Things to do, places to go
You need to book this well in advance. I suggest you pick a time you want to go during your stay and book a three hour window. It gets very busy here during the summer but it is worth the crowds. Lovely hike to overhanging rock and rock.
122 locals recommend
The Grotto
You need to book this well in advance. I suggest you pick a time you want to go during your stay and book a three hour window. It gets very busy here during the summer but it is worth the crowds. Lovely hike to overhanging rock and rock.
Not only is this place filled with fascinating information and displays about the whole area it is a good place to visit at the beginning of your holiday so you can get a full overview of all the things possible to do in the area.
31 locals recommend
Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park Visitor Centre
120 Chi sin tib dek RdNot only is this place filled with fascinating information and displays about the whole area it is a good place to visit at the beginning of your holiday so you can get a full overview of all the things possible to do in the area.
This town hosts several restaurants, shops, hardware store, LCBO, Foodland, a beach and the Bruce Trail. It is about 40 min drive south on Hwy 6. Turn left at the gas station in Ferndale (Bruce County Rd. 9).
https://visitlionshead.ca/
89 locals recommend
Lion's Head
This town hosts several restaurants, shops, hardware store, LCBO, Foodland, a beach and the Bruce Trail. It is about 40 min drive south on Hwy 6. Turn left at the gas station in Ferndale (Bruce County Rd. 9).
https://visitlionshead.ca/
Take a cruise to Flowerpot Island where you can swim in the pristine clear water at this historic landmark. There are also trails for hiking and adventure.
100 locals recommend
Merl Trail,flowerpot Island
Take a cruise to Flowerpot Island where you can swim in the pristine clear water at this historic landmark. There are also trails for hiking and adventure.
Blue Heron Cruises
7425 Highway 6This one of a few companies offering cruises out of Tobermory.
Bruce Anchor Cruises
61 Front StThere is nothing like the sound of the Chi Cheemaun Ferry horn blast when she pulls into or leaves Tobermory Harbour. A beautiful ship which everyone should see at least once in their life. Check this website for arrival times so you can plan to be in Tobermory when it pulls in or leaves.
https://www.ontarioferries.com/ms-chi-cheemaun/#ms-chi-cheemaun-events
34 locals recommend
Chi Cheemaun Ferry - Tobermory Terminal
8 Eliza StThere is nothing like the sound of the Chi Cheemaun Ferry horn blast when she pulls into or leaves Tobermory Harbour. A beautiful ship which everyone should see at least once in their life. Check this website for arrival times so you can plan to be in Tobermory when it pulls in or leaves.
https://www.ontarioferries.com/ms-chi-cheemaun/#ms-chi-cheemaun-events
Hiking & Nature
Bruce Trail
89 Moore StAfter a visit to Lion's Head beach head over to the trail off of Moore St. See this link for more details.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/lions-head-loop-via-bruce-trail
29 locals recommend
Lion’s Head Lookout
After a visit to Lion's Head beach head over to the trail off of Moore St. See this link for more details.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/lions-head-loop-via-bruce-trail
Lions Head Provincial Park
City/town information
Check out this website for a full list of things to do during your stay if you want to leave the cottage and head to Tobermory - only a 20 min. drive.
visittobermory.ca
218 locals recommend
Tobermory
Check out this website for a full list of things to do during your stay if you want to leave the cottage and head to Tobermory - only a 20 min. drive.
visittobermory.ca
Food scene
Places to eat in Tobermory.
I love this place. They have a huge patio which welcomes dogs. The food is delicious and the service fantastic. And no I don't work there or get paid for advertising - that's how good it is.
65 locals recommend
Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill
28 Bay StI love this place. They have a huge patio which welcomes dogs. The food is delicious and the service fantastic. And no I don't work there or get paid for advertising - that's how good it is.
Great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! There is a patio right on the harbour and a diverse menu. Family run business and has been around for years in Tobermory. If you are lucky you will see the Chi Chi Man ferry pull into the harbour while having your meal.
Princess Dining Room
34 Bay StGreat place for breakfast, lunch and dinner! There is a patio right on the harbour and a diverse menu. Family run business and has been around for years in Tobermory. If you are lucky you will see the Chi Chi Man ferry pull into the harbour while having your meal.
Rooftop patio. Nice place overlooking the town of Tobermory.
39 locals recommend
Crowsnest Pub & Restaurant
5 Bay StRooftop patio. Nice place overlooking the town of Tobermory.
All you can eat fish n' chips! There is also one on the north side of the harbour with a huge patio and a full view of the Chi Chi Man ferry terminal.
21 locals recommend
Shipwreck Lee's
2 Bay StAll you can eat fish n' chips! There is also one on the north side of the harbour with a huge patio and a full view of the Chi Chi Man ferry terminal.
TACOMORY
7379 ON-6One of three food trucks in the area
Dudebro Potato Co.
One of three food trucks in the area
The Hungry Hiker
7391 Highway 6One of three food trucks in the area
Las Chulas
7405 Highway 6Mexican restaurant on Hwy 6 just before Tobermory.