What to do and see in Bruce County, Bruce County: The Best Outdoor Activities

Local guiding company on the Bruce Peninsula, safely guiding people to amazing destinations through hiking, biking, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, snowshoeing, or camping.

We provide 90 minute guided passenger tours on the beautiful Bruce Peninsula. We depart 3X daily, from the Oliphant Government Dock, just 13 km north of Sauble Beach and 13 km west of Wiarton. We also provide boat rides, birding tours, snorkelling tours and specialty tours. Learn more about these opportunties on our website. Reservations must be made in advance.

Tobermory Wave Adventures is a local eco-tourism company passionate about what we do - interactive 2 hr boating cruises and custom charters within the breathtaking waters of the Fathom Five National Marine Park! Online booking takes only minutes to experience one of Canada's best kept secrets only hours from Toronto, with a company that cares about you. ! #RIDETHEWAVE

EcoAdventures offers guided excursions for those wanting a deeper understanding of this world Biosphere Reserve. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the Bruce Peninsula where majestic cliffs, turquoise water and some of Canada's rarest wildlife await. Travel with purpose - proceeds support the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association's environmental projects.

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.

One of Tobermory's longest running businesses - Blue Heron Cruises has been operating boat tours through Fathom Five National Marine Park for over 45 years. Cruise through the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay surrounding Tobermory taking in the vistas that include Big Tub Lighthouse and the Shipwrecks in Big Tub Harbour. Hiking trails, a historic light station, caves and the namesake Sea Stacks are waiting for you to explore on Flowerpot Island. Continuous departures from the bustling Little Tub Harbour daily (Seasonally and weather permitting).

DUE TO COVID-19 our sailing season will begin JULY 1, 2020 Our extremely unique and modern glass bottom vessels depart Tobermory on a regular schedule. Our tours operate during the spring, summer, and fall! Passengers are given an opportunity to view two 19th century shipwrecks, The Sweepstakes and The City of Grand Rapids, resting just a few feet below the surface. Following the shipwreck viewing, guests will pass by Big Tub Light House (1885). From there we cruise around Flowerpot Island passengers for a view of the magical scenery. This scenery includes the historic Flowerpot Light station, the light keeper’s homes, the Flowerpot rock formations and more. If you are planning to hike the island, we dock at Beachy Cove to allow allow passengers to disembark and explore the island on foot for a couple of hours. Stay Aboard cruises are also available.