Campgrounds - Explore the Bruce

Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Name
Phone
Street
Name
open year-round: √
Phone
Street
63
Sauble Beach
Stokes Bay
Carson's Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1143 . . . . . . . .110 Southampton Pkwy
Bay Haven Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-592-5828 . . . . . . . .17 Government Dock Rd
Fiddlehead Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-0405 . . . . . . . .50 Oliphant Way
Good Acres Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-592-5866 . . . . . . . .104 Tamarac Rd
North Sauble Sands . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1033 . . . . . . . .1086 Sauble Falls Pkwy
Heron Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-592-5871 . . . . . . . .59 Heron Point Rd
Sauble Beach Resort Camp . . . . . . . .519-422-1101 . . . . . . . .877 Bruce Rd 8
Stokes Bay Camp and Marina . . . . . .519-592-5648 . . . . . . . .9 Tamarac Rd
Sauble Falls Provincial Park . . . . . . .888-ONT-PARK . . . . . . . . .1341 Sauble Falls Pkwy
Sauble Falls T&T Park . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1322 . . . . . . . .849 Sauble Falls Pkwy
Sauble River Family Camp . . . . . . . .519-422-1891 . . . . . . . .1341 Sauble Falls Pkwy
White Sands Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-2781 . . . . . . . .1425 Sauble Falls Pkwy
Tiverton
Pine Tree Leisure Camping . . . . . . . .519-368-7951 . . . . . . . .3863 Bruce Rd 15
Tobermory
Bruce Peninsula National Park . . . . . .877-737-3783 . . . . . . . .407 Cyprus Lake Rd . . .√
Winding River Campground . . . . . . . .519-422-1509 . . . . . . . .94 Fedy Dr
Woodland Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1161 . . . . . . . .47 Sauble Falls Pkwy
ChaMaoZah - Indian Carver . . . . . . . .519-596-2708 . . . . . . . .7111 Hwy 6
Flowerpot Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-737-3783 . . . . . . . .On Georgian Bay
Southampton
Dreamaker Family Camp . . . . . . . . .519-797-9956 . . . . . . . .Hwy 21
Holiday Park Campground . . . . . . . .519-797-2328 . . . . . . . .552 High St
Southampton Tourist Camp . . . . . . . .519-797-3648 . . . . . . . .277 Lake St
Happy Hearts Park . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-331-4679 . . . . . . . .93 Cape Hurd Rd
Lands End Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-2523 . . . . . . . .59 Corey Cres
Tobermory Village Campground . . . . .519-596-2689 . . . . . . . .7159 Hwy 6
Walkerton
Lobies Park Municipal Camp . . . . . . .519-881-0625 . . . . . . . .20 Hannah St
Saugeen Riverbank Campground . . . .519-881-0491 . . . . . . . .1343 Bruce Rd 4
Wiarton
Enjoying the Night - Don Lamont
Bluewater Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-2592 . . . . . . . .400 William St
Crystal Springs Place . . . . . . . . . . . .519-793-6292 . . . . . . . .1506 Hwy 6
Harbour Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-2798 . . . . . . . .Point Rd
Larbermoe T&T Park . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-0809 . . . . . . . .12 Parkside Ave
Pioneer Cottages & Campground . . . .519-534-4292 . . . . . . . .401 Elm St
Roth Park Family Camping . . . . . . . .800-461-9469 . . . . . . . .102 Parkside Ave
Selah Camp & Retreat Centre . . . . . .519-534-0245 . . . . . . . .760 Hwy 6
Spry Lake Campground . . . . . . . . . .519-534-0192 . . . . . . . .2911 Bruce Rd 13
Trillium Woods Camp . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-2555 . . . . . . . .129 Bryant St
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Twins Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-2750 . . . . . . . .274 Spry Lake Rd
Cottages/Vacation Homes
Name
Cottages/Vacation Homes
Name
Phone
Allenford
Arran Lake Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-934-1224
Chesley Lake Camp . . . . . . . . . . . .519-934-2071
Loch Arran Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-934-2719
Cape Chin
J&B On The Rocks . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-652-9258
Dyer's Bay
Dyer’s Bay Cottage Rentals . . . . . . .519-795-7395
Lakeside Inn Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .519-795-7491
Hope Bay
Cedarholme B&B & Cottages . . . . . .877-225-2242
Kincardine
Fisherman's Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-395-2757
Living Waters Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . .519-396-3887
Silver Lake T&T Park . . . . . . . . . . .519-395-3330
Lion's Head
Lion's Head Beach Cottages . . . . . . .519-793-3155
Whispering Cedars T&T Park . . . . . .519-793-3219
Look-About Bay
Lakeside Rainbow Park . . . . . . . . .519-793-3414
Miller Lake
Miller's Family Camp . . . . . . . . . . .519-795-7750
Summer House Park . . . . . . . . . . . .800-265-5557
Pike Bay
Anchor's Rest Cottages . . . . . . . . . .519-793-4309
By The Bay Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-793-3317
Port Elgin
Amble Lane Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .800-873-7305
Amethyst Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .866-832-3040
Back Door Family Cottages . . . . . . .519-270-5003
Beachside Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-367-5396
Beachview Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-2945
Street
. . . . . . . .53 Conc 12 W
. . . . . . . .78 Camp Rd
. . . . . . . .15 Conc 12 W Arran
. . . . . . . .116 Carter Rd
. . . . . . . .513 Dyer’s Bay Rd
. . . . . . . .12 Dock Lane
. . . . . . . .108 Beech St
. . . . . . . .13 Southline Ave
. . . . . . . .392 Queen St S
. . . . . . . .56 Silver Lake Rd
. . . . . . . .1 McNeil St
. . . . . . . .270 Myles Bay Shore Rd
. . . . . . . .199 Burma Rd
. . . . . . . .108 Miller Lake Shore Rd
. . . . . . . .197 Miller Lake Shore Rd
. . . . . . . .838 Pike Bay Rd
. . . . . . . .817 Pike Bay Rd
. . . . . . . .436 Elgin St
. . . . . . . .320 Elgin St
. . . . . . . .316 Mill St
. . . . . . . .185 Elgin St
. . . . . . . .627 Harbour St
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Phone
Street
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Port Elgin
Beachway Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .866-565-5035 . . . . . . . .301 Elgin St
Bellwood Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-5156 . . . . . . . .200 Elgin St
Bernie's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-6209 . . . . . . . .113 McVicar St
Blue Mill Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905-318-8910 . . . . . . . .415 Mill St
Braemar Cabins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-9084 . . . . . . . .347 Elgin St
Brook Lane Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-5088 . . . . . . . .199 Elgin StCedar Grove
Cedar Grove Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .905-854-3439 . . . . . . . .689 Brooke Ln
Harbour Hill Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-2354 . . . . . . . .399 Elgin St
Hillcrest Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-389-0800 . . . . . . . .572 Southampton St
Huronview Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-3459 . . . . . . . .332 Mill St
Huron Lane Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-6275 . . . . . . . .199 Elgin St
Krys-ed Cottage Park . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-2425 . . . . . . . .320 Green St
Lake Range Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-389-2061 . . . . . . . .154 Bruce Rd 33
Maples Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-2856 . . . . . . . .650 Highland St
North Shore Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .800-993-9462 . . . . . . . .95 McVicar St
Pioneer Court Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-6957 . . . . . . . .379 Elgin St
Poplar Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-621-2215 . . . . . . . .388 Green St
Robertson's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-5209 . . . . . . . .339 Mill St
Shady Lane Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-389-4346 . . . . . . . .372 Green St
Spring Mill Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .866-832-5008 . . . . . . . .238 Mill St
Starlight Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-486-1103 . . . . . . . .291 Mill St
Summer Breeze Cottages . . . . . . . . .519-832-9892 . . . . . . . .299 Green St
Sunnyside Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-5781 . . . . . . . .761 Geddes St
Sunset Cottage Park . . . . . . . . . . . .519-832-9053 . . . . . . . .350 Green St
Red Bay
Symon Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-0953 . . . . . . . .96 Symon Ave
Red Bay T&T Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-901-2098 . . . . . . . .428 Huron Rd
Private Vacation Home Rentals
Adopt a Cottage Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-371-1773
Bruce Peninsula Huron Shores Cottage Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-447-9590
Cottage Link Rental Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-8115
Holiday Rentals in the Bruce Peninsula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-795-7253
Home Away From Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-708-0234
Lake Huron Cottage Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-582-5669
Rentabode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-847-2225
Sauble Beach Cottage Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-477-0007
Tranquility Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-395-4681
Cottages/Vacation Homes
Name
Phone
Cottages/Vacation Homes
Street
Name
Phone
Street
Beachlovers Cottage Rental . . . . . . .519-422-0628 . . . . . . . .312 2nd Ave N
Southampton
Beach Bungalows . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905-473-3496
Beachside Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-797-3014
Court One Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-797-3262
Cozy Court Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-797-2988
H&S Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-797-3176
Joe's Riverside Cottages . . . . . . . . . .877-797-2606
McConvey Family Cottages . . . . . . . .416-697-3687
Beachtime Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .905-252-3719 . . . . . . . .305 1st St N
RPM Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-843-7466 . . . . . . . .281 Huron St S
Sauble Beach
A1 Sauble Sands Cottages . . . . . . . .519-422-2059 . . . . . . . .604 Main St
Amabel Shores Cottages . . . . . . . . .905-450-3734 . . . . . . . .104 3rd Ave N
At the Beach Rentals . . . . . . . . . . .800-544-0437 . . . . . . . .809 Lakeshore Blvd N
Beachfront Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2998 . . . . . . . .191 9th St S
Beachside Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2059 . . . . . . . .114 2nd Ave N
Bel-Air Motel & Cottages . . . . . . . . .519-422-1051 . . . . . . . .328 Main St
Classic Sauble Cottages . . . . . . . . . .416-888-9380 . . . . . . . .203 5th St N
Cedar Rail Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .888-367-7431 . . . . . . . .1151 2nd Ave S
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. . . . . . . .40 Beach Rd N
. . . . . . . .49 Huron St S
. . . . . . . .78 Huron St S
. . . . . . . .23 Huron St N
. . . . . . . .190 Knowles Lane
. . . . . . . .145 Rankin St S
. . . . . . . .170 McDonald's Ln
Rosewood Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-797-3736 . . . . . . . .271 Rankin St S
Shular's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-797-2110 . . . . . . . .78 Albert St S
The Bluewater Resort . . . . . . . . . . . .519-797-5034 . . . . . . . .20 Front St N
Stokes Bay
Cedarsands Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . .877-422-1011 . . . . . . . .168 2nd Ave N
Good Acres Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-592-5866 . . . . . . . .104 Tamarac Rd
Chilwell's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1692 . . . . . . . .10 3rd Ave N
Heron Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-592-5871 . . . . . . . .59 Heron Point Rd
Cottage Life Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2749 . . . . . . . .1304 Sauble Falls Rd
Tamarac Island Inn . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-592-5810 . . . . . . . .240 Tamarac Rd
Dave's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2515 . . . . . . . .635 Bannister Dr
Tiverton
Fiddlehead Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-0405 . . . . . . . .50 Oliphant Way
Lime Kiln Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-368-5136 . . . . . . . .96 Victoria St
Golden Eagle Cottages and Motel . . .519-422-1164 . . . . . . . .323 Main St
Tobermory
Kit Wat Cottages & Motel . . . . . . . .519-422-1282 . . . . . . . .71 Sauble Falls Rd
Knottie Pine Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .866-422-1649 . . . . . . . .304 1st St N
Lakeview Cottages & Motel . . . . . . .519-422-1501 . . . . . . . .625 Main St
Mac Lodge Services . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2555 . . . . . . . .14 Davidson Dr
Bruce Anchor Cottages & Motel . . . . .800-591-4254 . . . . . . . .7468 Hwy 6
Buckley's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-2448 . . . . . . . .107 Bay St
Cedar Grove Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-2267 . . . . . . . .134 Cameron Lake
ChaMaoZah - Indian Carver . . . . . . . .519-596-2708 . . . . . . . .7111 Hwy 6
Lands End Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-2523 . . . . . . . .59 Corey Cres
North Shore Bungalows . . . . . . . . . .888-422-1462 . . . . . . . .107 2nd Ave N
Neptune Hideaway . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-2368 . . . . . . . .486 Warner Bay Rd
Pickwick Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-3274 . . . . . . . .1161 2nd Ave S
Peacock Villa Cabins & Motel . . . . . .519-596-2242 . . . . . . . .30 Legion St
Pine Crescent Cottages . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1490 . . . . . . . .96 Jewel Bridge Rd
Whispering Cedars Cabins . . . . . . . . .519-596-8540 . . . . . . . .42 Borden Dr
Ruth's Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1102 . . . . . . . .808 Main St
Wireless Bay Cottages . . . . . . . . . . .519-596-2504 . . . . . . . .112 Bay St
Sauble Falls T&T Park . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-1322 . . . . . . . .849 Sauble Falls Pkwy
Tobermory Lodge Resort . . . . . . . . . .800-572-2166 . . . . . . . .122 Bay St S
Sauble Lodge Motor Inn . . . . . . . . .519-422-1040 . . . . . . . .213 2nd Ave N
Wiarton
Sundown Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .877-422-2420 . . . . . . . .22nd Ave S
Sunny Birch Cottage Resort . . . . . . .519-422-1780 . . . . . . . .1225 Sauble Falls Rd
Trails End Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-363-2178 . . . . . . . .231 3rd Ave S
Wands Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2075 . . . . . . . .1120 2nd Ave N
Westview Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-422-2335 . . . . . . . .22nd St S
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Bayshore Cottages . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-5508 . . . . . . . .186 Old Mill Rd
Cedar Grove Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-977-0045 . . . . . . . .264 Red Bay Rd
Mountain Lake Cottages . . . . . . . . . .877-534-0776 . . . . . . . .102 Mountain Lake Dr
Pioneer Cottages & Camp . . . . . . . .519-534-4295 . . . . . . . .401 Elm St
Twins Campground . . . . . . . . . . . . .519-534-2750 . . . . . . . .274 Spry Lake Rd
“A breathtaking vista is your reward for climbing nearly 30 metres up a series of winding
staircases at this lighthouse....”
- Tom Spears, Ottawa Citizen
Bruce’s Lights
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Bruce Coast Lighthouse Tour
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 for you
to explore along the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. You can climb to the
top of the light tower, take a tour boat ride, spot the Phantom Piper, experience
world famous sunsets, paint or photograph, learn the history of marine navigation,
and see shipwrecks.
Suggested route: Begin your tour at the Point Clark Lighthouse and meander to
Tobermory 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 Cape Croker Lighthouse (2-3 days).
Happy Birthday!
Here’s what you do (please read carefully):
This year marks the start of some very special birthday celebrations here on the
Bruce. John Brown’s famous Imperial Towers begin turning 150 years old starting
in 2008. The Cove Island Light Station followed by Point Clark, then Chantry
Island all reach this significant milestone in the next few years and you bet there
will be a party.
NEWS:
Canada Post Uses Point Clark in New Stamp Series
• The tour is self-guided, however some sites do provide interpretation
and guide service seasonally.
• The distance from Point Clark to Tobermory is approximately 210 km.
• Watch the weather. Sites which are only accessible by boat are highly
dependent on good weather.
• Admission fees vary for each location. National Park fees apply for
Flowerpot Island. For island locations tour boat fees apply.
• Wear appropriate footwear. Some offer hiking trails.
• Use this guide to book accommodation and plan your entire trip.
The Point Clark Lighthouse has been featured as one of six stamps in a set of
lighthouses that reflect Canada’s rich marine history. Purchase the set at any
Canada Post outlet.
Pick up a
copy of the
Grey Bruce
map to use
on your tour.
Chantry Island Lighthouse - Willy Waterton
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Point Clark Lighthouse - History
Kincardine Lighthouse - History
The Point Clark beacon began flashing its warning on April 1st, 1859. It turns
150 years old in 2009. This Imperial Tower plus five others along Lake Huron
and Georgian Bay were built by Scotish-born stonemason John Brown. Constructed
of limestone from nearby Inverhuron, the
Point Clark Lighthouse stands 26.5
metres (87 feet) high. In 1967 it was
the first lighthouse in Ontario to be protected through designation as a National
Historic Site. Today, it still warns sailors
about the rocky shoals that extend 3.2
km into the lake.
Built into the Kincardine harbour hillside in 1874 to service a busy fishing and
local salt shipping industry, this octagonal wooden tower is the only lighthouse
located ‘downtown’. Sitting aloft of the two-storey keeper’s house, the
Kincardine Lighthouse is 24.4 meters (74
feet) tall. Sailors, recreational boaters
and commercial fishers can see the now
electrified working light from 30 km. The
Kincardine Yacht Club now hosts a marine
museum inside.
Open: . . . . . . . . . . . .Late-June to Labour Day, daily 10am–5pm (subject to change)
Admission: . . . . . . . . .$3.50 adults, $12.00 family, group rates available
Accessible: . . . . . . . . .By car, bike
Amenities . . . . . . . . .Guided tours of the lighthouse & lightkeeper’s house museum,
washroom, & gift shop
Highlights: . . . . . . . . .Photographic setting, scenic drive, cycling & hiking trails
More Info: . . . . . . . . .519-395-2494 (June to Labour Day) or 519-395-2909/3735,
(year-round), www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
Open: . . . . . . . . .July 1 to Labour Day, daily 11am–5pm
Admission: . . . . . .Yes
Accessible: . . . . . .By car, boat, bike, foot
Amenities: . . . . . .Guided tours, interior access to top of tower, washroom, & gift shop
Highlights: . . . . . .Downtown setting, rich local Scottish heritage, the Phantom Piper pipes
the sun down most evenings in the summer
More Info: . . . . . .519-396-3150, 519-396-4336 or 800-268-3838,
www.kyc.ca or www.explorethebruce.com
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Chantry Island Lighthouse - History
Range Lights - History
Over 50 known shipwrecks surround Chantry Island and its Imperial tower, a testament to the rocky shoals and deadly storms that make this area one of the
most treacherous in the Great Lakes. Chantry Island was first lit on April 1st,
1859 and celebrates its 150th birthday
next year. Home to over 10,000 pairs
of mating birds, Chantry Island is a
Federal Wildlife migratory bird sanctuary. The local Marine Heritage Society
offers lighthouse tours. Be sure to check
out the range lights that guide boats
into the mouth of the Saugeen River.
Marine navigation was an integral part of daily life in the historic coastal town
of Southampton. The Imperial Tower on Chantry Island warned ships of the surrounding dangers, two smaller unmanned range lights guided mariners safely
into the channel of the Saugeen River.
Front Range Light – Originally built
in 1903, located on the north pier, this
wooden structure is now electrically powered and houses the foghorn used by
present day boaters.
Saugeen River Light – Sitting 18
metres (61 feet) above the water this
automated green light is located beyond
the Saugeen River Bridge.
Open: . . . . . . . . .Excursions offered throughout the summer. Check tour base for times
Admission: . . . . . .$25.00 inclusive
Accessible: . . . . . .Only by excursions offered by Southampton Marine Heritage Society,
space is limited
Guided Tours: . . . .Excursions include a tour of the lightkeeper’s quarters, lighthouse &
restored gardens
Amenities: . . . . . . .Washrooms & gift shop
Highlights: . . . . . .Offshore view from atop the tower, boat excursion, birding, historic
coastal town
More Info: . . . . . .519-797-5862 or 866-797-5862, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
Hours: . . . . . . . . .Year round
Admission Fee: . . .No
Accessible: . . . . . .By car, bike, boat
Amenities: . . . . . . .None
Highlights: . . . . . .Photographic setting
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.explorethebruce.com
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Knife Is. Lighthouse & Lyal Is. Range Light - History
Big Tub Lighthouse - History
Rocky shoals and islands in the Stokes Bay area made marine navigation very
difficult. In 1885 a 17.3 metre (50 foot) wooden range light was erected on
the west shore of Lyal Island. Eventually automated in 1959 and replaced by
the present day steel navigational
tower. Additional navigational aids were
required in these waters and a lighthouse was built on nearby Knife Island.
The Knife Island lighthouse still stands
but a steel tower light is in use today.
Access to these sites is best suited to
the experienced canoeist or kayaker.
The relatively shallow water of Stokes
Bay can provide for a great daytrip.
Originally constructed in 1885 for a cost of $675, the Big Tub Lighthouse
played an important role guiding ships into the harbour from the sometimes
treacherous waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The original structure was
later replaced by the six-sided, 14 metre
(43 foot) wooden lighthouse that is
seen today. An automated red light acts
as the guide for boaters. Watch for scuba
divers just off the point, as this location
is a very popular diving destination. One
of the more accessible lighthouse sites, it
is located virtually at the mainland terminus of Highway 6.
Hours: . . . . . . . . .Seasonal, By boat only
Accessible: . . . . .By canoe, kayak, private powerboat (no charters)
Amenities: . . . . . . .None
Highlights: . . . . .Photographic setting, great day paddle
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
Hours: . . . . . . . . . . .Year round
Accessible: . . . . . . . .By car, boat, bike and foot
Amenities: . . . . . . . .Washroom
Highlights: . . . . . . .Photographic setting, interpretive display, scuba diving
More Info: . . . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
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Cove Island Lighthouse - History
Flowerpot Island Lightstation - History
One of the most dramatic structures on the Bruce Coast, the Cove Island
Lighthouse has been marking passage between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay
since 1858 and celebrates its 150th birthday this year. This Imperial Tower structure built by John Brown is similar in
style to those at Point Clark, Chantry
Island and Griffith Island. The tower,
original house and fog plant, a workshop, and keeper’s homes make up the
light station today. The lighthouse can
only be viewed by private boat, the ChiCheemaun car ferry or by tour boat out
of Tobermory. Access on to the island is
restricted.
Flowerpot Island Lightstation has been guiding ships through this busy shipping
channel for over a century. The lighthouse was built on Castle Bluff in1897.
Four years later a keeper’s home was built down on the shore. In 1969 the
lighthouse was replaced with an automated steel tower. The Friends of Fathom
Five National Marine Park, concerned
about preserving the marine history of
the island, have restored the remaining
buildings.
Hours: . . . . . . . . .Only during tour boat or ferry season
Accessible: . . . . .Access to Cove Island is restricted
Amenities: . . . . . . .Viewable from Blue Heron Cruises. 519-596-2999, www.blueheronco.com
or Chi-Cheemaun Car Ferry. 800-265-3163, www.chicheemaun.com
Highlights: . . . . .Photographic setting
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
Hours: . . . . . . . . .Tour boats operate from mid-May to Thanksgiving, lightstation museum
open July and August and by chance during the rest of the season
Accessible: . . . . .Tour boats weather & water levels permitting, Blue Heron, 519-596-2999,
Parks Canada fees apply to island access
Amenities: . . . . . . .Boat dock, lightstation, washroom - see our “Loo with a View”,
tour museum in lightkeeper’s home, gift shop
Highlights: . . . . .Glass bottom boat access, shipwrecks, caves, flowerpots, hiking
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com,
www.castlebluff.com
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Cabot Head Lighthouse - History
Lion’s Head Lighthouse - History
Perched 24 metres (80 feet) above Georgian Bay, the Cabot Head Lighthouse has
guided ships for over 100 years. Named in honour of famous explorer John Cabot,
this site offers spectacular views of the Niagara Escarpment and Georgian Bay. In
1968 the original tower was demolished
and replaced with an automated light.
Fifteen years later the Friends of Cabot
Head completely restored the lightstation
and visitors are encouraged to visit the
lighthouse museum and walk the interpretive trails.
Set beneath the majestic Niagara Escarpment, this little lighthouse has endured
more hardship than the mariners it guided. The first light was established in
1903 and was rebuilt several times due to the harsh conditions of Georgian
Bay. Automation in 1969 finally replaced
the attractive structure with a metal post
and light until a group of high school
students built a replica model that stands
in its place today. The light once again
guides boats safely back into this
beautiful port.
Hours: . . . . . . . . .May 1st to Thanksgiving, 10am to 7pm, by donation
Accessible: . . . . .Car, boat or bike
Amenities: . . . . . . .Self-guided tour, light tower access, museum, washrooms , gift shop,
gallery
Highlights: . . . . .Natural setting, scenic drive, picnic area, trail
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com,
www.cabothead.ca
Hours: . . . . . . . . .Year-round
Accessible: . . . . .Car, boat or bike. From Hwy 6 follow Bruce Rd 9 E at Ferndale to
Lion’s Head. Turn Left & follow signs to harbour
Amenities: . . . . . . .Washrooms at marina
Highlights: . . . . .Photographic setting, easy access to town
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.explorethebruce.com
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Griffith Island Lighthouse - History
The first lighthouse at Cape Croker was built in 1898 to protect ships from a
nearby shoal. The original structure was replaced by the existing tower, made
entirely of concrete. It was the first lightstation in Canada to have its fog plant
and light powered by electricity. It is also
one of only three lighthouses on Georgian
Bay that still have their original Fresnel
lenses. Please respect local culture when
visiting this site. Cape Croker is home to
the Chippewas of Nawash. The lighthouse
is not available for tours but can be photographed.
The Griffith Island Lighthouse, one of John Brown’s Imperial Towers, was built
on the east shore of the island in 1859 and will celebrate 150 years of protecting sailors in 2009. The keeper’s house is near collapse while the lighthouse
structure remains intact. The island is privately owned and the lightstation is
maintained by the Coast Guard. It is only
visible by private boat from the water.
Access is not permitted.
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Hours: . . . . . . . . .Seasonal
Accessible: . . . . .Car or bike
Highlights: . . . . .Photographic setting
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
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Accessible: . . . . .Only via private invitation
Highlights: . . . . .Photographic setting from the water
More Info: . . . . . .800-268-3838, www.brucecoastlighthouses.com
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