The Bruce Peninsula is located southwest of Ontario, with Lake Huron on the left and Georgia Bay on the right. There are two national parks on the peninsula: Ocean Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park, among which Vase Island is the most famous. YOu can take a sightseeing ferry and enjoy the beauty of the two sides along the way. Through the clear water, you can clearly see the remains of the ships that sank to the bottom of the lake a long time ago. Imagine a forgotten tall. The other one is the famous Bruce Peninsula National Park. The hiking route along Georgian Bay in the park is the most beautiful section of the famous Bruce Trail. Along the road, we pass forest trails, lakeshore stone forests, overhanging cliffs, deep caves, golden beaches, and green ponds. The water in Georgian Bay differs from near to far, with 5 colors ranging from light to dark. It's a sight to behold!
The main road leading to the Bruce Peninsula is Highway 6, which has a maximum speed of 80 km/h. The speed limit is 50 km/h when passing through towns and villages. Therefore, the road is almost a leisurely journey to enjoy the rural scenery. It takes almost 4 hours to drive from Oakville!
Follow Highway 6 to the northwest. At the end of the road is the small town of Tobermory. This is a very small and ordinary port town. Similar to all tourist areas, it has been very commercialized, filled with shops, restaurants and hotels everywhere.
It is best to arrange a three-day trip to the Bruce Peninsula so that you can take your time to enjoy the journey.
One of the main attractions of the Bruce Peninsula is the Flowerpot Island in Marine Park. Take a boat from Tobermory ferry. The boat takes about 25 minutes to get there one way. I recommend taking the glass-bottom boat so you can see the sunken ship at the bottom of the lake! You probably should spend about 4-5 hours on the island. Of course, if you just pass by for a trip, you can also finish the tour in two and a half hours. There are no commercial facilities on the island, so bring your own food and water. Be very careful when walking on the island, because you could encounter snakes!
The following is the schedule of our visit. The first day was adjusted due to the rain.
Day One
8:00 Depart to camp
12:00 Arrive in Tobermory, have lunch in the town, wander around the town and implement the boat to Flowerpot Island, learn about relevant travel information
16:00 Go to the campsite, quickly set up camp and prepare the dinner
22:00 Go to bed
Day Two
7:50-8:50 Wake up and eat breakfast
9:00 Drive around the Bruce Peninsula
12:30 Depart to Grotto Cave and hike the most beautiful route of Bruce Trail
17:00 Go to the campsite upon departure, prepare and enjoy a hot pot dinner together
19:30 Chat by the campfire
22:00 Go to bed
DAy Three
8:00-8:50 Get up and eat breakfast, then pull out and load the car
10:00-5:00 Visit the Flowerpot Island
5:10:Set off home
Since this activity is mainly camping and picnics. I can't make a recommendation for the local food and lodging at this time.
Campsite situation:
It is best to book a camp in a national park, but you must book it as soon as the online appointment is open around January, otherwise, there will be no camps on weekends or holidays!
Link to the National Park Campsite and Parking Space Reservation:
Because I didn't plan ahead, I didn't book a national park camp this time. I booked a family-run camp, Tobermory Village Campground. This must be booked by email.
https://www.tobermoryvillagecamp.com/reservation.php
The list of camping items:
Camping equipments: tent, 5 sleeping bags, pillows, two moisture-proof mats, hammocks, camping lights, flashlights, small basins, axes, talents, newspapers, folding chairs, refrigerators, lighters, power cords, power strips
Cooking utensils: gas stove, 5 gas cans, hot water pot, wok, skillet, lid, frying spoon, soup spoon, knife, cutting board, 5 pairs of chopsticks, 5 plastic lunch boxes, several plastic plates and small bowls, vegetable washing pot 4 pcs, oven, jam knife, chopper, porridge pot and lid
Ingredients: oil and salt sauce vinegar, chili, garlic, ginger, pepper, fermented bean curd, sesame paste, cooking wine, potatoes, tofu, vermicelli, cabbage, fish balls, minced meat, noodles, sweet potatoes, a box of eggs, flour, mutton rolls? Radish, dumpling, cucumber, carrot, vegetable moss, bacon, sausage, cornmeal, milk, beverage, chocolate sauce
Drinking water: one box
Fruits: grapes, apples, cantaloupe
Snacks: corn flakes, potato chips, biscuits
Personal belongings: a change of clothes, spare shoes, hats, gloves, washing and other hygiene products
To travel anywhere, you must do your homework beforehand, make relevant preparations. Don't panic and never forget your towel!
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