By
Anja Cahill
Fathom Five National Marine Park - Adventures in Tobermory, Ontario
A breathtaking eco-conscious journey through Tobermory’s natural wonders.
Tobermory, Ontario, is where wild landscapes meet small-town charm, making it one of Canada’s most sought-after adventure destinations. Located at the tip of the Bruce...
Tobermory, Ontario, is where wild landscapes meet small-town charm, making it one of Canada’s most sought-after adventure destinations. Located at the tip of the Bruce...
A breathtaking eco-conscious journey through Tobermory’s natural wonders.
Tobermory, Ontario, is where wild landscapes meet small-town charm, making it one of Canada’s most sought-after adventure destinations. Located at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, this harbour village welcomes travellers with pristine waters, rugged cliffs, and unforgettable eco-conscious experiences. From glass-bottom boat tours in Fathom Five National Marine Park to exploring Flowerpot Island’s iconic sea stacks, adventures in Tobermory, Ontario highlight the beauty and diversity of the region. Families, couples, and solo explorers alike will find countless opportunities for discovery, whether hiking, camping, or enjoying local cuisine.
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Tobermory, Ontario, is where wild landscapes meet small-town charm, making it one of Canada’s most sought-after adventure destinations. Located at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, this harbour village welcomes travellers with pristine waters, rugged cliffs, and unforgettable eco-conscious experiences. From glass-bottom boat tours in Fathom Five National Marine Park to exploring Flowerpot Island’s iconic sea stacks, adventures in Tobermory, Ontario highlight the beauty and diversity of the region. Families, couples, and solo explorers alike will find countless opportunities for discovery, whether hiking, camping, or enjoying local cuisine.
Along the shore of Flowerpot Island is what's left of an old wooden cabin. The view of Georgian Bay from one of what would have been windows is incredible. Timing was perfect as a sailboat drifted by during our visit.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Ever wonder what the bottom of a glass-bottom boat really looks like? Here is a snap of the Blue Heron Cruise we took from Tobermory to Flowerpot Island in Ontario.
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Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, N0H 2R0, Canada
Parks Canada offers excellent trails and maps of the area on Flowerpot Island, as part of the Fathom Five National Marine Park.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Seeing the flowerpots on Flowerpot Island is interesting in itself, learning about how the flowerpots were formed is even more interesting. Parks Canada has numerous plaques and information signs with interesting details about the flowerpots...
Seeing the flowerpots on Flowerpot Island is interesting in itself, learning about how the flowerpots were formed is even more interesting. Parks Canada has numerous plaques and information signs with interesting details about the flowerpots throughout the island.
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Flowerpot Island welcomes visitors with a beautiful sign.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Parks Canada has a beautiful Visitor Centre in Tobermory, which includes additional information about the Fathom Five National Marine Park. There are trails outside, a tower look-out, and excellent displays and exhibits inside!
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Fathom Five National Marine Park Visitor Center, 120, Chi sin tib dek Road, Tobermory, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, N0H 2R0, Canada
We had a lot of fun exploring the Georgian Bay shoreline on Flowerpot Island.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Whenever I can, I like to sample the local craft beers, and Tobermory did not disappoint! Here is the 5-sample flight I received from the Tobermory Brewing Company in Tobermory, Ontario!
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Tobermory, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, N0H 2R0, Canada
Okay, this was really cool! Blue Heron Cruises that run the glass-bottom boat tour that we took to Flowerpot Island, offers private bus shuttles from their parking areas to the boat dock, so you don't have to battle traffic or hunt for parking...
Okay, this was really cool! Blue Heron Cruises that run the glass-bottom boat tour that we took to Flowerpot Island, offers private bus shuttles from their parking areas to the boat dock, so you don't have to battle traffic or hunt for parking spaces in downtown Tobermory. AND it was included in our ticket price. Free parking, shuttle to the docks, friendly staff, and efficient service - Blue Heron provided us with a great day!
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Most boats arrive to Flowerpot Island via Beachy Cove. These information signs are right on the docks and share details about the flowerpots, caves, lighthouses and nearby shipwrecks.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Family portrait from the shores of Georgian Bay on Flowerpot Island in Fathom Five National Marine Park, near Tobermory, Ontario. We had a beautiful day to explore the island and its many natural features.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
A family self-portrait from our seats inside the glass-bottom boat in Little Tub Tobermory before our boat tour and Flowerpot Island adventure began. There is lots of seating inside the glass-bottom section of the boat.
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Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, N0H 2R0, Canada
An excellent reminder that Flowerpot Island wasn't always a National Park. The island is part of the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Positioned at the Lightstation, this historical plaque describes the islands seen across the horizon, as well as the divisions of Georgian Bay and the location of two shipwrecks: The Marion L Breck and the Forest City.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
The small flowerpot stands 7 meters tall and is made of dolomite limestone, sculpted over thousands of years by wind, waves, and ice. They are only two flowerpots left on the island — several others have collapsed due to erosion.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
As a reminder that wildness areas can be dangerous, Parks Canada offers some rules about visiting Flowerpot Island, including that camping is only permitted at designated campsites, dogs much be kept off lease and flying drones is not permitted.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Between the Lightkeepers home and the Lightstation is a rambling walkway through the woods of Flowerpot Island.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Parks Canada provides signage along the lightstation side of Flowerpot Island in addition to signage provided by the Friends of Bruce District Parks. I guess this sign reminds you that your are at the Flowerpot Island Lighstation, in case you forgot.
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Flowerpot Island, Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
The Friends of Bruce District Parks does an incredible job of maintaining a variety of structures, pathways, trails and picnic areas on Flowerpot Island. Here is one example of signage maintained by the Friends of Bruce District Parks, guiding...
The Friends of Bruce District Parks does an incredible job of maintaining a variety of structures, pathways, trails and picnic areas on Flowerpot Island. Here is one example of signage maintained by the Friends of Bruce District Parks, guiding visitors to the various features at the Lightstation side of Flowerpot Island.
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A large flowerpot selfie! The large flowerpot stands 18 meters tall! Parks Canada strongly discourages climbing the Flowerpots, as they are fragile and protected. In fact, they’ve been reinforced with steel rings and concrete to slow erosion....
A large flowerpot selfie! The large flowerpot stands 18 meters tall! Parks Canada strongly discourages climbing the Flowerpots, as they are fragile and protected. In fact, they’ve been reinforced with steel rings and concrete to slow erosion. Touching is fine for photos, but scrambling up them is unsafe and could damage them. I stayed away!
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