Category: | Point of interest, Establishment, |
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Address: | Northern Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2R0, Canada |
Postal code: | N0H 2R0 |
Phone: | (519) 596-2689 |
Website: | https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/on/bruce/activ |
Monday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
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Tuesday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
Wednesday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
Thursday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
Friday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
Saturday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
Sunday: | 5:00 AM – 9:55 PM |
Beautiful sunset from watch tower
🌄 In Tobermory Visitor Center, the watch station (observation deck) offers an excellent panoramic view of the Bruce Trail and Georgian Bay. The watch tower 🗼, standing at 20m (65ft) tall or 112 steps, provides a spectacular view. The mix of wood and iron in its construction adds character. Iron steps and steel supports give a sturdy feel. If you have a grotto parking 🅿️ ticket, entry is free; otherwise, there's a fee for parking and visiting. 🚻 Washrooms are available until 4:30 pm at the visitor center. Unfortunately, there's no lift, making it not wheelchair accessible. 🅿️ Ample parking available. A must-visit for its breathtaking scenery. If grotto parking is unavailable, prepare to pay for entry and parking.
⏳ **Visitor Centre Experience Time:**
🎥 Video: 16 minutes
🖼️ Exhibits: 45-60 minutes
🗼 Tower: 15 minutes
🚶 Trails: 30 minutes to 2.5 hours
👧🧑 **Visitor Centre Audience:**
Both kids and adults will enjoy! There are interactive exhibits for all ages.
🇬🇧🇫🇷 **Exhibit Languages:**
Exhibits are bilingual - in English and French.
♿ **Accessibility:**
The centre and trail to Little Dunks Bay are wheelchair accessible. Subtitled theater show for hearing-impaired.
🏞️ **Distance from Tobermory:**
5-8 minute walk or a slightly shorter drive from downtown Tobermory (Little Tub Harbour).
🔁 **Re-entry:**
Yes, entry permits are valid for 24 hours from purchase.
📋 **Services Offered:**
Park administration, information, reception, diver registration, camp registration for Flowerpot Island, boating permits for Fathom Five, permit sales, wildlife sightings.
🎟️ **Entry Permit Coverage:**
The entry permit includes Fathom Five National Marine Park, the Visitor Centre, tower, new trails, and Flowerpot Island. Diver registration, camping permits, and parking fees for Bruce Peninsula National Park (Cyprus Lake, the Grotto, Halfway Log Dump) are separate.
Enjoy your visit! 🌟🏞️