Top Things to do in Georgian Bay
Top Hotels in Georgian Bay
- 1. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sudbury
- 2. Best Western Inn On The Bay
- 3. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood
- 4. Village Suites by Blue Mountain Resort
- 5. My Friends Inn Manitoulin
- 6. Parry Sound Inn and Suites
- 7. The Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain
- 8. Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury
- 9. Georgian Bay Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 10. Wayside Motel Manitoulin
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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Georgian Bay, Georgian Bay
Discover the best top things to do in Georgian Bay, United States including Collingwood Arboretum, Cyprus Lake, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, Fathom Five National Marine Park, Killarney Provincial Park, Killbear Provincial Park, Massasauga Provincial Park, Awenda Provincial Park, Flowerpot Island.
Restaurants in Georgian Bay
1. Collingwood Arboretum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
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.
2. Cyprus Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
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
3. Bruce Peninsula National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 737 reviews
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.
4. Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
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.
5. Fathom Five National Marine Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 173 reviews
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
6. Killarney Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By ItsaSunshineyDay
Great Provincial Park with awesome hiking trails with gorgeous panoramic views!! Fall colours are spectacular!!
7. Killbear Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 424 reviews
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.
8. Massasauga Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By Pike53 - Mississauga, Canada
Our site offered very scenic views and in general it was quiet—however, from time to time we were disturbed by noisy boats and especially very raucous jet skis, which is one of the very few drawbacks, especially if you’re camping on Blackstone Harbour near the channel. The weather was excellent, yet there were still active black flies and mosquitoes. Blackstone Harbour wasn’t a good place to fish—we saw plenty of fishing boats around our campsite, fishermen were trolling or casting—and hardly ever catching anything big enough to keep. Rocks, and especially wet moss, can be very slippery—even if you’ve got good boots/shoes, you may still fall. The campsite was clean, picturesque and very spacious. I was very glad that there was a food storage bin on the campsite. Be careful when you close it, you might hurt your fingers as the lid is very heavy. Overall it’s a great park.
9. Awenda Provincial Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By xarina77 - Toronto, Canada
Awenda is a secret joy, only 2.5 hours from Toronto. Wooded camping areas - quite secluded, well-stocked and maintained facilities, nice hiking trails (I think they convert to cross-country ski trails in the winter). We stayed at Snake campground. The fourth beach is really the jewel in the Awenda crown. Unfortunately we were there this time when the Great Lake levels were still high, so there was maybe 3 feet of exposed sand instead of the 30 I was used to from previous visits. But the bottom of the beach is still gorgeous: packed with ripples, and rounded boulders scattered here and there. Folks can bike from campgrounds to beach, but that's not for the faint of heart, as it's down the escarpment. Beware of poison ivy, though if you stick to well-maintained trails, there is no danger of contact. It's a hike up to third beach (and from then across "isthmus" to fourth), so be prepared for that, but it's all well worth it.
10. Flowerpot Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 686 reviews
A trip out to Flowerpot Island is a great way to experience Fathom Five National Marine Park. Private tour Boats leaving from Tobermory take visitors over shipwrecks and offer opportunities to see some of the islands in the park. Once you arrive at Flowerpot Island, visitors are treated to crystal clear waters, the Lighthouse Museum, trails, and of course the unique geology of the islands which includes caves and the famous Flowerpots. While you're on the island, remember: - Carry out all your garbage - Pack water and snacks - Don't climb the Flowerpots and remain on the designated trails - Take only pictures leave only footprints
Reviewed By Teeneed - New Delhi, India
Visited Flowerpot Island last month. We booked our trip through Blue Heron Cruise. We boarded 10:30 am Glass Bottom Boat to Tobermory.. On the way to the destination we visited ship wrecks and the Tobermory Lighthouse. Weather was very nice with crystal clear blue sea . I would recommend to take light jacket as the wind was a bit cold.. after reaching there you can check the map as is displayed there for various trails. We took the trail via Flowerpot Lookout to Lighthouse .. the views were beautiful and yes the place was less crowded as compared to other tourist places.. returning we took the jet boat ride which was just a 15 min ride.. but for those who have shortage of time you can opt for jet boat ride to and fro as you wont miss much even if u dont take the glass bottom ride
