SIGHTSEEING
Discover the beauty around Tobermory by exploring the nature of Flowerpot Island. Take a private boat tour to reach the island from the city. this destination is perfect for you who are seeking for relaxing time with sightseeing of clean waters and natural trails. This island is best known for the scenery of rock pillars that look like flowerpots. Here, locals and travelers like to spend their time hiking on the trails while exploring the scenery or just taking their time picnicking.
Flowerpot Island Campsite
DOWNTOWN
Tobermory downtown has a lot to offer. Located near to Little Tub Harbor, you will surely love to have a self-tour around with the overlooking of water and ships. If you are an art enthusiast, you will probably like to visit Circle Art. It is the city's art gallery that displays a good collection of Canadian art and creations. The collections here are known to be inspired by the unique environment of the Bruce Peninsula.
Circle Arts
SHOPPING
Complete your journey in Tobermory by buying some good souvenirs at Mariner Chart Shop. This store offers a wide selection from gifts to clothing. They also have some collections of interesting books and charts. They offer high-quality products at affordable prices!
Mariner Chart Shop
FOOD & DRINK
As a city located next to Lake Huron, Tobermory has a famous local fish and chips cuisine. A lot of restaurants around the city offer many kinds of fish and chips menu. Many kinds of fish are used for that cuisine but the famous ones are Alaskan whitefish and Georgian Bay whitefish. The fish is fried then served with some chips while they are still hot. The fish and chips in Tobermory is one fish and chips with the freshest fish.
CULTURE
Travelers visit Tobermory for reasons. Some of them are here for the beaches, diving, the peaceful countryside, and many more. There are so many new adventures you can experience in Tobermory including a historical tour around the city. Around the harbors, you can discover some monuments of the Medieval period. Big Tub Lighthouse is one of the important places you can visit to feel the past of Tobermory. First lit in 1885, this lighthouse has an important story of the city. As it was hard for ships to navigate in bad weather, the former constructors built them to prevent more accidents.
Big Tub Lighthouse
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Tobermory is located in the middle of Canada. However, Tobermory has a milder temperature because it is surrounded by a water body. Most of the tourists will visit Tobermory in July or August when the temperature is warmer. You can also visit this city in early autumn to avoid the crowd even though the temperature is getting colder.
HOTEL
Escape from the city compactness and stay at A Mermaids Secret Guesthouse. The accommodation is located next to Highway 6. It is a little cottage with cabin-style rooms owned by local. Even though it is only a small cottage, it is provided with free wi-fi, smart Tv, and a small fridge. You also don't have to worry about the bathroom, because they have an suite bathroom and furnished decks. The breakfast will also be provided by the host if you book this accommodation during your visit in Tobermory. So if you like to stay in a green neighborhood, it is a great place for you to stay during your trip. Unfortunately, this accommodation is only for adults. If you are looking for a family-friendly accommodation for your visit to Tobermory, Adventure In on the Bruce is a great option to choose from. This cabin located also next to Highway 6. You can access many tourism destinations easily from this accommodation. It is located about 7 minutes' walking to the downtown of Tobermory. They also offer a hot tub and BBQ facilities in this accommodation. If you visit Tobermory during summer, you can also sunbathe in their patio that they provide here.
A Mermaids Secret Guesthouse
Adventure Inn on the Bruce
RESTAURANT
Shipwreck Lee's Of Tobermory is a nice place to get lunch during your visit in Tobermory. They offer some decent fish and chips menus here. If you bring your family during your vacation, you also don't have to worry because they also have some kids meals. If you are looking for gluten-free food, they also offer it here. You will not also get the usual experience during your lunch here because the atmosphere will bring you to a boating atmosphere. You won't forget this charming experience during your visit here. Are you looking for something other than seafood during your visit to Tobermory? Well, we have another recommendation for you. Tobermory Brewing Company and Grill is a nice place to go for dinner or lunch. The building itself has the local brew-pub atmosphere that will make you not regret visiting. They offer a wide variety of foods, from soup, salads, steak, and many more. You can also complete your visit to Tobermory by trying one of the most famous Canadian food, poutine. Not only foods, they also offer one of the best handcrafted-beer in the city.
Shipwreck Lee's Of Tobermory
Tobermory Brewing Company & Grill
CAFE
Need some caffeine-intake on your trip to Tobermory? The Coffee Shop is the recommended cafe for you. They offer some Tobermory specialty like Tobermory fog. You can also have a breakfast sandwich to accompany your coffee in the morning here. They also offer other varieties of food for your breakfast, not only sandwiches. This place is also located next to the harbor, so you will enjoy the harbor view during your breakfast here. Overall, it is a nice place to start your day in Tobermory. Your visit to Canada won't be complete without getting some maple treat, right? The Sweet Shop in Tobermory is the right store to get it. They offer some sweet treat options to indulge your sweet tooth. Even though this shop is quite small, they have a bunch of ice cream choices that you can choose to complete your visit to Tobermory. They also have a lot of candies that will satisfy your candy craving. This place is definitely not only for kids but for all ages to enjoy their days in Tobermory.
The Coffee Shop
The Sweet Shop
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Looking for a place to spend your night after visiting some beautiful scenery in Tobermory? Crowsnest Pub is the best place to go. They have some good food options and an amazing ambiance. You also can see the harbor from this place because it has outdoor seating on the roof deck. They also offer some vegetarian options if you look for some vegetarian foods. They also serve some good of select beers and also local beers here.
The Crowsnest Pub
INTERESTING PLACE
Do you like hiking or camping? Bruce Peninsula National Park is definitely for you. Bruce Peninsula National Park is located approximately 14-minutes-driving from Tobermory. Even though this national park is not so close to Tobermory, your travel time will be paid off with the great view that Bruce National Park has. You will find some breathtaking limestone cliff next to the clean blue water over this site. Don't forget to pack your shoes when you want to visit Bruce Peninsula National Park. But if you don't have enough time to travel far from the town, you can visit Fathom Five National Park, Here, you can do scuba diving in a crystal clear water with the view of shipwrecks in the bottom. You will not believe you will find a crystal clear water body in the north just as beautiful as some beaches in the Pacific.. Have a walk while enjoying some rock pillars and caves on this island.
Fathom Five National Marine Park
Bruce Peninsula National Park
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Don't be surprised that you will find a lighthouse in a tiny city that doesn't even border any oceans. Big tub lighthouse was built because there were many shipwrecks happened at Lake Huron in past. It is still used as an active lighthouse today. Besides taking a photo of the lighthouse, you can also enjoy the gorgeous view of Lake Huron here. You can also visit this location during sunset or sunrise to get an awesome photo of Lake Huron. You won't be charged with any bucks to visit this beautiful lighthouse, you only need to pay the parking fee if you bring a vehicle. We recommend you to wear proper footwear because it's a bit rocky there and you should bring your jacket if you visit it in early Autumn or late Spring.
Big Tub Lighthouse
