Discover Tobermory: The Ultimate Top 10 Must-do Activities!
Tobermory Ontario is an absolute gem for summer vacations, day trips or as a stopover on a road trip. This charming lakeside town, sits at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula in Southern Ontario. It is renowned for the crystal clear waters of Georgian Bay, that are stunning shades of blue and turquoise and can't help but remind us of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. There is a lot to do in and around this small town and today we are bringing you along as we discover Tobermory. We share all of the sights and what we discovered as the TOP 10 THINGS you must do when you visit Tobermory!
To make our roadtrip stop even more exciting, we arrived by ferry into Tobermory, coming from Manitoulin Island. We show you a little bit of our ferry journey on the Chi-Cheemaun (which means "Big Canoe" in Ojibwe) across Georgian Bay.
We hope that you enjoy today's video and we really hope that we have done Tobermory justice because it is truly unique and beautiful. For nature lovers, it is a paradise of interesting flora and fauna and of course geological wonders! For water lovers, there are numerous water activities from boat cruises to diving to kayaking and fishing. There are two National Parks nearby, including the Fathom Five National Marine Park, which protects the historic shipwrecks and lighthouses of the area as well as conserving the freshwater ecosystem of the area.
Enough reading about it....go watch the video!!! Cheers!! 🥂
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00:00 Intro
01:03 Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
04:27 Tobermory - Exploring the Town
06:54 Hiking to the Grotto
14:03 Lighthouses & Shipwrecks
16:43 Yummy Beavertails!! Canadian Classic
19:16 Bruce Peninsula Visitor's Centre
21:14 Extro
Пікірлер: 90
Used to be able to go up here and still enjoy the landscape without CROWDS. It's videos like this that have spolied this once quiet getaway.
14:49 I was exactly in the spot so beautiful!!
@mitchandjan
3 күн бұрын
That is a gorgeous spot isn’t it?!!
The water up there on the peninsula is Crystal clear…but can be cool depending when you are there. Great scuba diving up there too…have a great time!
@mitchandjan
21 күн бұрын
The water is ALWAYS cold in Georgian Bay! Even in July when it is sweltering hot, that water is COLD! LOL. Great for a quick dip. Thanks for watching!! Cheers! 🥂
Great ferry ride! Love Big Tub ! Swimming at the Grotto is fantastic.
@mitchandjan
24 күн бұрын
It was such a nice day for crossing in the Big Canoe! We can’t get enough of the gorgeous water all around the peninsula!
Very nice here throughout friends Have a fabulous weekend 👍🏻👍🏻🤗🤗
@mitchandjan
21 күн бұрын
Thank you! You too!
Beautiful spot, Safe travel guys, looking forward to seeing you guys when you’re back around! Cheers from the Kowalski Family!
@mitchandjan
21 күн бұрын
Thank you so much Michael!! Thanks for watching! A big "Hi!" to the whole family!! We will definitely drop by when we are back in town!! Cheers until then! 🥂
Tobermory is such a beautiful place. I've never been disappointed in the time spent there. They also have a couple of fabulous art galleries.
@mitchandjan
21 күн бұрын
We could not agree more! Always a lovely spot with lots to do rain or shine!! Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Were behind you guys at the ferry to newfoundland! Black Acura!!
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Whaaaaaaaaa??!!! That is crazy!! You should have honked and said "hi!" We were super excited to be reunited with some friends at the ferry terminal, who we are travelling around NFLD with! LOL Maybe we will see you again on the island!!
Thanks for the video!👍👍
@mitchandjan
11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
Great Video. Looks like a very cool area!
@mitchandjan
15 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! It really is a beautiful area!
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@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
Great video!
@mitchandjan
7 күн бұрын
We are so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking time to let us know. Cheers!! 🥂
This was a good one
@mitchandjan
12 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Cheers!
Lol for people who complain that it might be cold at the Grotto aka Georgian Bay which is the east side of Tobermory… just go to the west side of Tobermory aka Lake huron at Singing sands beach or any beach along the west side of Tobermory on Lake Huron will be much much warmer then the Grotto which is the east side of Tobermory. Plus the waters on the west side of Tobermory aka Lake Huron are more shallow !
@mitchandjan
3 күн бұрын
Lake Huron is definitely warmer and offers amazing sunsets. Georgian Bay is deep, beautiful and fresh!!! lol.
@mikeg1211
3 күн бұрын
@@mitchandjan oh right the Sunsets are amazing!
I have 2 friends that just came from vacationing there a day ago july 6/24 looks like a beautiful place thanks for upload
@mitchandjan
21 күн бұрын
Its absolutely gorgeous! 11/10 - highly recommend!! Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Wow!! Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing. subbd & 👍
@mitchandjan
11 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Cheers!
Awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻
@mitchandjan
15 күн бұрын
Thank you 👍
@LegendV12
15 күн бұрын
@@mitchandjan Thanks and Thank you
Had family that lived up there many years. Beautiful space water is crystal clear wherever you go. I learned the hard way the water is often bitter cold dispite its tropical look lol. Spots like "singing sands" the water is shallow and quite warm
@lindavolk9958
16 күн бұрын
That's what I was going to say. Looks tropical til you put your toe in the water! 😆
@tested123
16 күн бұрын
the water level at singing sands is right up to the parking lot. theres no beach left anymore.
@icegypsy99
16 күн бұрын
@@tested123 That would happen now and then. some years there would be lots of beach / sandbars, and other years it would be like that. It will always be one of my fav places
@icegypsy99
16 күн бұрын
@@lindavolk9958 I learned the hard way. I dove right in. My sister must have laughed and laughed lol.
@lindavolk9958
15 күн бұрын
@@icegypsy99 😆🤣
Was great seeing you at a&w in ontario canada
@Mangle200
24 күн бұрын
Casselman
@mitchandjan
24 күн бұрын
It was nice to meet you as well! Thanks for stopping us to say hi!!
@Mangle200
24 күн бұрын
@@mitchandjan yeah no problem
Are those trees in the visitors’ centre real?! 112 steps up to the lookout- nice job guys!
@mitchandjan
15 күн бұрын
Not real trees in the visitor centre, they are replicas. And thanks! LOL
Super cold waters of tobermory😂
@mitchandjan
3 күн бұрын
Georgian Bay is fresh!!! Lol
Very informative video. Is there a 1-stop-shop kind of website to book everything? Kind of like a vacation bundle where the flight, accommodation, attractions and events are all bundled into one package. i.e book the Ferry / Cyprus Lake Campground / Indian Cove / Grotto / Flowerpot island / Glass bottom boat tour all at once. And would i be right to assume that the campground you walked to the grotto from, was actually the Cyprus Lake campground? Thanks.
@mitchandjan
7 күн бұрын
Unfortunately not a one stop shop. You kinda have to book everything separately. You are absolutely correct - we were staying at Cyprus Lake campground. For the boat tours, it’s easiest just to walk up and book in person. Then you can also make sure the weather will be good that day for your tour 😊
@Ryland_28
7 күн бұрын
@@mitchandjan ahhhh! Smart thinking about the boat tour booking. 🙏
we rented a cottage there for years. after covid the prices more than doubled. cant really afford it now.
@mitchandjan
15 күн бұрын
That is so sad to hear. Maybe try camping/glamping?! The parks are very affordable and also have shelters (like yurts etc) for people who don't have camping gear, but want the experience. Camping accommodations are generally much more reasonable and a very cool experience.
do we need to reserve the Park pass to get to grotto? or we can buy it there?
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Great question. You DO NOT have to reserve a Park pass, Park passes are always for sale at the Parks Canada offices, on site. (when you get there). If you reserve your grotto parking online, we believe that you will pay the day pass admission fee AND the parking when you reserve. Otherwise, you can always buy a park pass at any time. Since we were camping at Cypress Lake, we did not have to reserve our parking, so we cannot be 100% sure what all you pay for when you reserve. We hope this helps.
Manitoulin. Its the prettiest in canada
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
It is truly a gorgeous area! Just stunning.
Great video! Fun to watch until you lowered the camera on the top of that fire lookout 🤮 terrified of heights 😂
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
LOL!! Sorreeee!!
From where we can take the ferry ?
@mitchandjan
10 күн бұрын
The ferry terminal is right in Tobermory and in South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island. You can also drive to Tobermory from southern Ontario. Cheers!
Only freezing cold water. 😅
@mitchandjan
12 күн бұрын
The water LOOKS amazing, but is VERY fresh indeed! LOL
We have a large dog & need to know if & where they’re allowed
@susanhamilton1822
19 күн бұрын
Dogs are allowed on the ferry.
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Yes dogs are allowed on the ferry, in the park, along the grotto trail and also at most restaurants on a patio. We hope this helps!
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Yes, and unlike BC ferries, we saw dogs ON the ferry, not having to be left in the vehicle for the crossing. So nice.
Where is this
@mitchandjan
15 күн бұрын
It is in Ontario, on the north tip of the Bruce Peninsula.
From these parts and pronounce the name wrong ? Chi Cheemaun not Chi Cheeman 🫤
@susanhamilton1822
19 күн бұрын
Yeah. That annoyed me some what also. Chi -chi- mon.
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
One of the hardest things about travelling is trying to pronounce all of the things right!!! LOL
@deegee4499
16 күн бұрын
@@susanhamilton1822not sure if that annoyed me more or the camera slapping..
How much was the car ferry?
@mitchandjan
21 күн бұрын
Hello, the ferry across was $131 CAD and we are 23'. The ferry price is determined by vehicle length and number of passengers. $4.12/foot and $18.05/person (that includes tax) so hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching and thanks for your question!! Cheers! 🥂
Too cold water temperatures for my liking, it still is Canada not the Caribbean
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Hahahaha!! That it is for sure!! Even in the hottest part of the summer - its COLD!! However no sargassum or hurricanes in the summer, but it LOOKS very tropical and beautiful.
@isawthelight
13 күн бұрын
The water is warmer now around 18c.
@mitchandjan
12 күн бұрын
That is actually a good temperature!
@miriamalfonso64
11 күн бұрын
Canada in the summer is really warm
Certainly not the Caribbean from October to May lol
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
DEFINITELY not!! LOL. But stunning from June to October!!
great to see Tobermory...but honestly could really do without the slap on the face at the end of each shot
@mitchandjan
7 күн бұрын
Hahaha. Thanks for the feedback 😊
You are a very very beautiful woman !
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Wow! What a fun experience and so beautiful. The weather really seems to be great this time of year. Thanks for sharing your experience. We had never heard of a beavertail 🦫 so again we are learning something new from our friends up north 😂. I think we're definitely missing out in the States because they look amazing. Congratulations on the number of views on this video. Steph and I have been busy with shooting, editing, and traveling so we are a bit behind on our KZread viewing. We were catching up today and noticed you're at 15K views 🎉🎉. Hopefully you're monetized. Maybe like us you might make one or two dollars when all is said and done 😂. Cheers! Chris & Steph @388_Days
@mitchandjan
18 күн бұрын
Thanks guys!! Glad you enjoyed the video. We have really great weather across most of Canada in the summer. We are very fortunate. And yes, we are thrilled with how many people seem to be enjoying the video :) Cheers!