Stretching from Point Clark in the south to Tobermory in the north, the Bruce Coast Lighthouse Tour features 15 distinctive lighthouse and marine heritage sites along the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay for you to explore. Plan to spend a week (or more) and tour the scenic communities surrounding each site. Climb to the top, take a tour boat ride, spot the Phantom Piper, experience a world famous sunset, paint or photograph, learn the history of marine navigation and view shipwrecks.
Begin your tour at the and meander along the Lake Huron shoreline (2-3 days). After touring the Tobermory sites, head back down the Peninsula along the Georgian Bay side and end your tour with the (2-3 days).
- The tour is self-guided.
- Some sites do provide interpretation and guide service seasonally.
- The distance from Point Clark to Tobermory is approximately 210 km.
- Watch the weather.
- Visits to some sites are weather dependent.
- Admission fees vary for each location.
- National Park fees apply for Flowerpot Island.
- For all island locations, tour boat fees apply.
- Wear appropriate footwear for sites that are open for climbing.
- Some offer hiking trails, too.
- Use to book accommodations and plan your entire trip!
- Planning to climb to the top of a lighthouse?
- Wear comfortable and sturdy footwear...most of the stairways have narrow steps and sure footing is a must.
- Bring your camera for pictures of the view and for the wildlife and plant life on Flower Pot Island and at Cabot Head.
- Visit a lighthouse and experience the magic!
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