Discover Tobermory in 1-Day

1. 8:00AM: Breakfast at Big Tub Harbour Resort & Restaurant
   Start your day with a fulfilling breakfast at Big Tub Harbour Resort & Restaurant which overlooks the crystal-clear waters of Georgian Bay. The menu has a wide variety of choices, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.
   Estimated duration: 1 hour
   Estimated distance from next location: 4-minute drive (1.1 km)
2. 9:15AM: Explore Flowerpot Island
   Take a ferry from the Bruce Peninsula Boat Tours to Flowerpot Island, the most iconic landmark in Fathom Five National Marine Park. Surrounded by turquoise waters, Flowerpot Island is best known for its natural rock pillars shaped like flowerpots, tranquil beaches, and hiking trails.
   Estimated duration: 3 hours
   Estimated distance from next location: 15-minute drive (11.5 km)
3. 1:00PM: Lunch at Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill
   Stop for lunch at Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill and enjoy a pint of their award-winning craft beer with a fantastic view of the harbour. The menu features locally sourced ingredients, and you can't go wrong with their fish and chips.
   Estimated duration: 1 hour
   Estimated distance from next location: 2-minute drive (0.6 km)
4. 2:15PM: Visit the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal
   Take a stroll around the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal, the southern terminal point of the Chi-Cheemaun ferry, which connects Tobermory to Manitoulin Island. You can also learn about the geological and cultural history of the Bruce Peninsula at the interpretive displays inside the terminal building.
   Estimated duration: 30 minutes
   Estimated distance from next location: 3-minute walk (0.2 km)
5. 3:00PM: Climb up to the Tobermory Lighthouse
   End your day by visiting the Tobermory Lighthouse, one of the most photographed lighthouses in Ontario. The 10-minutes hike up the hill will reward you with panoramic views of the harbour and neighbouring islands from atop.
   Estimated duration: 45 minutes

Time and Costs Estimates

• Big Tub Harbour Resort & Restaurant (1 hour, $15-20)
• Flowerpot Island (3 hours, $15-25 for ferry ride)
• Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill (1 hour, $20-30)
• Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal (30 minutes, Free)
• Tobermory Lighthouse (45 minutes, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: $50-75

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Bruce Peninsula National Park or Fathom Five National Marine Park to explore more trails and shipwrecks. You can also take a glass-bottom boat tour to view the underwater shipwrecks and marine life.

If you have less time, skip the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal or shorten your visit to Flowerpot Island.