10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Georgian Bay That You Shouldn't Miss

September 24, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Discover the best top things to do in Georgian Bay, United States including King's Wharf Theatre, Collingwood Arboretum, Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth, Cyprus Lake, Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Science North, Killarney Provincial Park, Killbear Provincial Park.
Restaurants in Georgian Bay

1. King's Wharf Theatre

93 Jury Dr, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1G1 Canada +1 705-549-5555 http://www.draytonentertainment.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 251 reviews

King's Wharf Theatre

Nestled within Discovery Harbour on Georgian Bay, the King's Wharf Theatre is a pleasantly rustic, 385-seat venue that offers all the comforts of a modern facility. Flanked by the historic buildings of a 19th-century British naval and military base, the theatre is located at the end of a beautiful boardwalk that looks on to the homeport of replica ships H.M.S. Bee and H.M.S. Tecumseth. A visit to the King's Wharf Theatre takes only 45 minutes from Barrie and Orillia, or just over an hour from Collingwood. While in the area, explore the communities of Penetanguishene and Midland, which offer unique shops and dining establishments. You'll also want to discover such treasures as Ontario's first European Community at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons.

Reviewed By 27sharlenem

It was absolutely awesome!! The thrill of watching my 6 year old granddaughter experience her first play was emotional for me as I watched her so enthralled with everything, it just melted my heart ???? we are all about experiences and memories with our grandchildren and she will remember this forever!! BRAVO ????????

2. Collingwood Arboretum

6 Hickory St, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3E4 Canada +1 705-445-1030 http://www.collingwood.ca/parks/descriptions
Excellent
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

Collingwood Arboretum

Reviewed By Fabulash - Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada

This is a wonderful place to sit and relax in or quietly walk through. All the plants, trees, water features, benches, etc. have been dedicated by families to people who have passed away over the years.

3. Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth

122 Big Nickel Road, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 5S9 Canada +1 705-522-3701 [email protected] http://sciencenorth.ca/dynamic-earth
Excellent
48%
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4.5 based on 717 reviews

Big Nickel & Dynamic Earth

Erected in 1951, this famous roadside attraction is a monument to the Canadian nickel industry.

Reviewed By Createwithmom

We spent over 6 hours here. There is so much to do and learn from. We liked the different films and the hands on exhibits. We enjoyed the underground tour of the mine it is well worth visiting a good unique experience.

4. Cyprus Lake

Cyprus Lake Road, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada +1 888-773-8888 http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/bruce/activ/activ2/activ2a.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Cyprus Lake

Scenic lake located in the Bruce Peninsula National Park that offers both camping facilities and hiking trails.

Reviewed By Mansfieldshoes - Mansfield, United States

Got a midday pass. Great hike options. Cliffs were very slippery with the intermittent rain and gave a few scary slides. View from the Cliffs of the unique lake water colors was amazing and worth the time

5. Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

16160 Highway 12 East, Midland, Ontario Canada +1 705-526-7809 [email protected] http://www.wyemarsh.com
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre

Open year round, Wye Marsh is an excellent place to get outdoors and get close to nature. Situated on 3,000 acres of National and Provincial Wildlife Area, the centre is teaming with fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities. From trumpeter swans to painted turtles there is always something to see from the 25 km of trails and boardwalks. We also offer naturalist guided tours and programs that will take you into the marsh. We offer guided canoe/kayak tours, walks with a naturalist and equipment rentals (bike, ski and snowshoe) to further explore the marsh. Our interpretive centre has live reptiles and amphibians and birds of prey demonstrations. Throughout the year we run special events, workshops and speaker presentations. Escape, explore and experience nature at it's best with Wye Marsh.

Reviewed By nancyandleslie - Toronto, Canada

The Wye Marsh is just gorgeous. It was so peaceful to walk the trails and see the beauty and the abundant birds, frogs, and chipmunks. We were lucky that hardly anyone else was there and it was so peaceful. The native garden outside the entrance is also charming.

6. Bruce Peninsula National Park

120 Chi sin tib dek Rd, Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada +1 519-596-2233 http://pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/bruce
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4.5 based on 737 reviews

Bruce Peninsula National Park

When visiting Bruce Peninsula National Park, start your adventure at the Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Tobermory. Here you'll find information to help plan your visit including tips on where to go when the Cyprus Lake parking lots are full, activities for children, and recommendations on hiking trails. Don't forget the Visitor Centre also includes a natural history museum and just around the corner, a viewing tower and some great hiking trails. While you're at the Visitor Centre take in an Interpretation program. Other visitor attractions in the park include Singing Sands Beach, Halfway Log Dump with incredible views of limestone cliffs and boulder beaches, and of course the Grotto and Indian Head Cove near Cyprus Lake. Bruce Peninsula National Park also includes the popular Cyprus Lake Campground with 232 camp sites and 10 yurt accommodations. Please visit the park website for more information and links to the Parks Canada reservations website. July and August are extrememly busy times in the park so plan your trip accordingly and visit the park website for information on other attractions in the area, fees, hours, park regulations and safety tips.

Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada

Even though the park is beautiful for hiking and sight seeing, my favourite spot remains the Observation Tower, high above the forest, rewarding those who climb all the way to its top with an incredible view of the point where Huron Lake meets Georgian Bay, way on the far horizon.

7. Fathom Five National Marine Park

Tobermory, Ontario N0H 2R0 Canada +1 519-596-2233 http://www.pc.gc.ca/amnc-nmca/on/fathomfive/index.aspx
Excellent
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4.5 based on 173 reviews

Fathom Five National Marine Park

Reviewed By ffevans128 - Parry Sound, Canada

The Fathom Five Marine Park has amazing shipwrecks to visit. The move visited sweepsteaks is always a fun dive, especially with the City of Grand Rapids wreck a short distance off the bow. The visitors center has a small museum attached to it with some history of the marine park and I had the pleasure of walking through it last year. Unfortunately due to Covid it wasn't open this year. Highly recommend checking the welcome center our and supporting this treasure of a dive park

8. Science North

100 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, Ontario P3E 5S9 Canada +1 705-522-3701 ext. 276 [email protected] http://sciencenorth.ca
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4.5 based on 914 reviews

Science North

Let your imagination soar at Science North! Explore the fun side of science in your everyday life at Northern Ontario's most popular tourist attraction. A newly designed and renovated 3rd floor Northern Ecosystems exhibit gets you up close to our resident beaver, porcupine, skunk and much more! Visit the new nocturnal room and see what flying squirrels and bats do at night! Don't miss live science shows, special exhibits, IMAX(R) 3D, the digital Planetarium, the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery, and four floors of interactive science experiences.

Reviewed By taniah614 - Pretoria, South Africa

This was well worth the drive out from the Soo. The museum is interactive and fun for the whole family. This place topped our list of favourite science museums. Many of the exhibits are easy for younger kids to operate themselves. Our kids are 7,10 and 12. Perfect ages as they can read instructions and explore the displays themselves and so could we. The various levels space out people on the various floors and there was only one activity in the whole place that we could not get to because it was busy. Otherwise we saw everything! We arrived at 11 and left at 6pm! Got the day pass that included planetarium and Imax...well worth it and it gives you a few mintues to relax . It is a busy funfilled day. The blue coats are engaging and encourage the kids to participate, knowledagble and help to create a fun buzz.The Energy and flying squirrels demos were fantastic! Keep a look out for the beaver, porcurine and snapping turtle (especially when the blue coats take them outside)

9. Killarney Provincial Park

960 Highway #637, Killarney, Ontario P0M 2A0 Canada +1 705-287-2900 http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killarney
Excellent
78%
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4.5 based on 363 reviews

Killarney Provincial Park

Reviewed By ItsaSunshineyDay

Great Provincial Park with awesome hiking trails with gorgeous panoramic views!! Fall colours are spectacular!!

10. Killbear Provincial Park

35 Killbear Park Rd, Nobel, Parry Sound, Ontario P0G 1G0 Canada +1 705-342-5492 http://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear
Excellent
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4.5 based on 424 reviews

Killbear Provincial Park

Reviewed By Andy206B - Collingwood, Canada

One of the downsides of sailing around Georgian Bay is that it is sometimes difficult to find shore activities both for pleasure and also for exercise. Killbear provides both. There are several 'hikes' or 'walks', given they are not strenuous. One day we even managed to walk for some 12k kms. The Visitor centre is very informative and well designed. The anchorage itself has great holding and protection from most wind directions though it can get a little noisy with campers' dogs barking, PWC traffic etc.

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