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Pro
Multitude of water sports, easily visited, good for photography
Con
long drive to get there, expensive accoms
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Tobermory, an escape from it all
chetongueek Says: The St. Edmunds Museum is just south of Tobermory on Hwy #6. It was built as the first school house in 1898 and was converted to a museum in 1967.This museum shows the culture of the people as it developed in isolation over the past 100+ years. It highlights the lumbering,...
windsorgirl Says: Wiarton calls itself the Gateway to the Bruce Peninsula since it is located at the base of the peninsula on beautiful Colpoy Bay. It is a small town with only 2000 residents, but has all the amenities that you will need for your vacation on the peninsula including a grocery...
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Shipwreck: Seafood with ambience
Faiza-Ifrah Says: We liked the ambience of this restaurant and the deal - eat as much fish as you can in one particular offer. Rest assured, the serving means full fish. When we had our 3 dinners at the restaurant, there were 3 hosts. Two of them are appearing in the picture # 1. The 3rd is...
Duger Says: My husband and I have been coming here for almost 25 years...we do not even have to order ....they know what we want just by showing up. . Service is the best that you can find during the busiest time of the year on the Bruce. This place is usually standing room only, to get...
jamiesno Says: There is not on the go in Tobermory for nightlight in the off season but there are opportunities I guess. In Ontario the liquor stores are referred to as LCBO.You will find one of these in Tobermory and there is one in Wiarton as well at 415 William Street. There are some...
jamiesno Says: Majestically carving through scenic Georgian Bay, the MS Chi-Cheemaun is the largest passenger/car vessel on the Great Lakes. Completing the 30-mile route between Tobermory and South Baymouth in less than two hours, the ‘Big Canoe’, as it is known in native Ojibwa, can...
Wellington County Brewery & Beer Store: finding the elusive Imperial Stout!
richiecdisc Says: Guelph is home to Wellington County Brewery, perhaps the finest in all of Ontario. They specialize in real ales and many of their brews are offered at fine pubs on pull taps much as in the United Kingdom. The brewery has a great tasting room for groups and a good selection...
Various stores: Shopping for Ist Nation and Mennonites work
Faiza-Ifrah Says: The lady and the gentleman in the pictures are invited by the Visitor Centre to work on their artifacts at the Centre so as as to showcase them or the visitors. However, in order to buy the same artifacts, one must go to a number of gift stores and 1st Nation stores all...
Well this turned out to be a surprise but in Wiarton they celebrate Groundhog day in a big way and the community is home to Wiarton Willie the Groundhog!
I'll tell you more but there is a web site.
I was trying to get a peak at the little guy on my trip but he didn't come out. I only found his large statue down at the waterfront!
Updated May 4, 2006
Phone: 519 534 5492
Website: http://www.wiarton-willie.org/
windsorgirl Says: Canada has only three species of poisonous snake and one of them happens to reside along the Niagara Escarpment. I happened across this Massasauga Rattlesnake on one of my hikes along the Bruce Trail. As you can see it is very well camoflauged and I nearly stepped on it....
jamiesno Says: As you explore the Niagra Escarpment you will see there are a lot of cliffs. Some people have jumped off of these in the past and I can tell you some of them have died. They are dead. So don't get any funny ideas.You'll see from the pictures, I had a little peak over the...
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The dinner cruise offered by the Chi-Cheemaun is a bit of a misnomer. It's not really a cruise, it's simply the ferry's usual run to Manitoulin and back, except you sit in a nice eating area and enjoy a fancy meal.
By the time you finish eating, the sun has set! Being on deck is a wind-tunnel experience, and unless you're docking at either end of the run, there's nothing to see but water, water, and more water. You really don't get a good glimpse of the flowerpot islands either. We also had the unfortunate luck of having a wonderful table-side view of some of the boats mechanical parts, which obscured our view of water, water, and more water. Additionally, be warned that most guests are 40 +, if not older.
Unique Suggestions: Enjoy the sunset, let your food get cold instead. The food is good too. We had a decent time and the other guests were interesting. But if wasn't a cruise, wasn't what we expected, and for the money...well...we would have spent it elsewhere to be honest.
But if you're going to Manitoulin anyway, you might as well have a good meal while doing it!
Fun Alternatives: There are private operators that offer tours of the islands and the peninsula.
Updated Jul 5, 2006
sim1 Says: As you could read in my warning tip it's best to avoid being bitten by mosquitos because of the West Nile Virus. Here are some useful tips to reduce the risk of being bitten by mosquitos : Pack light coloured and long-sleeved clothing that includes long sleeved shirts or...
Make the memories last forever
Amanda-v Says: During your stay in Tobermory, even if it's only for the day you're sure to see many picture perfect sites and have many Kodak moments. Having a camera by your side will ensure that they're not forgotten.
windsorgirl Says: Located just south of the Bruce Peninsula, minutes from Sauble Beach on Hwy 21 is Southampton. It has some beautiful period buildings including the town hall, pictured here and large Victorian homes as well as a sandy beach with views of the Chantry Island Lighthouse across...
windsorgirl Says: Inglis Falls is located in a beautiful Conservation Area just south of the town of Owen Sound. Follow 2nd Ave east and watch for signs.The falls are 18m high and cascade over the Niagara Escarpment to the Sydenham River. You can take an easy nature hike here, or follow a...
Taking a ferry to Manitoulin Island
Faiza-Ifrah Says: Tobermory is also the home of the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry, the southern terminus to very touristic Manitoulin Island. Reservations are definitely recommended for the 7:00 am sailing in July and August. We had heard so much about a trip to Manitoulin Island that we planned a trip...
Faiza-Ifrah Says: One can boat in the crystal clear waters, scuba dive on many of the 22 shipwrecks, snorkel, jet ski, canoe, kayak, etc.While we saw some kayakers along the shores, we definitely would like to be back with our own canoe soon.
jamiesno Says: The property currently has 5 kilometres of single-track trail available for use. These open and flowing trail run through the valleys of Carrick Township and are suitable for hikers and biking enthusiasts. There is an additional 3 kilometres of double-track trail available...
Faiza-Ifrah Says: Cruise boats leave from Little Tub Harbour that is practically the downtown of Tobermory. On one particular day, when we did not want to have any adventure, we spent a great duration of time around the Little Tub Harbour. We had our breakfast at Gallery Pizzeria, which also...
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The Bruce Peninsula lies between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay about 350kms northwest of Toronto. The Peninsula itself is 90 kms long from Wiarton in the south to Tobermory in the north.
From Tobermory to Fathom Five National Marine Park
Our interest in hiking and boating took us to the sparkling clean waters at the mouth of Georgian Bay, which is home to Fathom Five - Canada's first National Marine Conservation Area. The park...
Bruce Peninsula National Park gets little of the attention that its Western Canadian sister parks garner even though it lacks little with regard to pure natural beauty or historical origin. The park...
Flower Pot Island. The best known island in the Park features two 60 foot high 'flower pots', a lighthouse and walking trails
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