Experience Tobermory's grand and rugged beauty by trekking one of Canada's oldest and longest footpaths, the Bruce Trail. The 550-mile trail stretches from Niagara to its terminus at Tobermory. The Wiarton to Tobermory trail section traces Georgian Bay and showcases the famous Niagara Escarpment, stunning white cliffs and deep blue waters of Georgian Bay. The route intersects with the Georgian Bay-Marr Lake Trail at Bruce Peninsula National Park. A three-hour trek, it also offers views of the scenic cliffs and Fathom Five National Marine Park islands and leads to Indian Head Cove, sea caves, the Natural Arch and Grotto cave, one of the park's top tourist sites.
See the sights of Georgian Bay from a host of perspectives. The Blue Heron Company offers clear-bottom boat tours revealing underwater sights. Departing from Big Tub Harbour, tours lasting up to two hours ply past Big Tub Lighthouse, shipwrecks and the flowerpot rock formations on Flowerpot Island. Travelers may debark to explore the island, which is part of Fathom Five National Marine Park. As a top-notch freshwater diving destination, Flowerpot Island attracts snorkelers and scuba divers. Its underwater cliffs, overhangs and more than 20 shipwrecks provide unmatched adventures. The national park islands and islands at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula also offer compelling paddling experiences through coves, inlets and bays. Tobermory bays, inland lakes and rivers reward anglers with catches of bass, perch, trout and salmon, while sun lovers and swimmers find their sweet spot along the Lake Huron shore at Singing Sands Beach.
Winter snows blanket the scenery in a still beauty enjoyed by cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. While not groomed, Bruce Trail pathways remain open for cross-country and snowshoe adventures throughout the winter, as do the national park trails. The groomed trails of Colpoys, Rankin and Sawmill wind through woodlands and offer views of Georgian Bay. The Cabot Head Lighthouse road closes to traffic during the winter to create a popular route for skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers. Thanks to the efforts of the Tobermory Snowmobile Club, snowmobilers can rev up the fun along groomed trails stretching from Tobermory south to Miller Lake, Lion's Head and Wiarton, accessing connections weaving across Ontario.
Explore Tobermory's colorful past at St. Edmunds Township Museum. Situated along the south side of Tobermory Harbour, the free museum is housed in a stone building dating back to 1898. Exhibits and artifacts showcase the area's lumbering, fishing and hunting industries. An entire floor of the museum is dedicated to the region's marine history. Contemporary Tobermory offers shops, pubs, restaurants and galleries set along the harbor. Visit the Fresh Fish Market for the catch of the day from Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. For organic and fair trade meals and beverages, stop at Sharkie's Grill. Here, live music and fresh homemade foods combine in a relaxed setting to offer a taste of Tobermory and the beautiful Bruce Peninsula.
