Tobermory, Ontario, Canada
On the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula
Tobermory, Ontario, Canada is a year round adventure destination and transportation hub located on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, surrounded by Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, in the Southern Ontario region of Canada. Most notably, Tobermory is a major hub for access to some very popular parks, lighthouse tours, and marine transportation connecting to Manitoulin Island and Northern Ontario.
Tobermory & Manitoulin Island Ontario Ferry Transportation System
The Chi-Cheemaun Ferry southern terminus is located in Tobermory, Ontario, Canada. The freshwater ferry transportation system connects Bruce Peninsula to Manitoulin Island. Chi-Cheemaun means "Big Canoe" in Ojibway. There are two deep natural harbours surrounding Tobermory. They are called Little & Big Tub. Big tub is the deepest natural harbour of the Ontario's Great Lakes.
Canada National Parks near Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula
The small community provides easy access to two amazing national parks. The Bruce Peninsula National Park with its hundreds of kilometres of hiking and backpacking trails exploring the Niagara Escarpment. The Fathom Five National Marine Park with its Flowerpot Island sea stacks, and shipwrecks popular for scuba divers. Tobermory is referred to as the "fresh water scuba diving capital of the world".
Services and Amenities in Tobermory, Ontario
Some of the services in Tobermory which are important to travelers include accommodations (motels, hotels, lodge) campground, boat cruises, wildlife tours, fishing guides, watersport rentals, coffee houses, restaurants, bank, gas station, grocery store, unique shops, boutiques and galleries.
Adventures, Activities and Things To Do in Tobermory
During the summer months the most popular self-guided and guided activities, attractions and adventures provided by tours, guides and outfitters include hiking, backpacking, wilderness camping, boating, sailing, scuba diving, sightseeing, kayaking, fishing, golfing and caving.