bruce peninsula national park

We have been going to this place since 1965 and always see something new.The water is so clear you can see to the lake bottom in 35-40 feet. Swimming is very refreshing as the water stays very cool all summer. Used to keep our sailboat here for at least 10 years. It is a great place to visit.

We visited for an afternoon and I was sick with strep throat. Yet I managed a two-hour hike along the trail and a short dip in the frigid but spectacularly beautiful water. There was no way I was going all the way to this park without getting something good out of it. In my opinion, this is the best spot for hiking in Ontario. I can't name another locale where you can hike cliffside for hours. As other reviews have mentioned, there are so many great spots here including the Grotto, Half Way Long Dump and Boulder Beach. When you visit, be ready for serious hiking because that's the allure. You'll get an amazing workout, if you want it. Or, you can amble at a leisurely pace if you prefer. Either way, you're surrounded by beauty the whole time. I suggest bringing a lunch and eating it at a cliffside lookout.

Loved the hiking here. Makes all my previous hiking around the GTA and surrounding area seem like peanuts.

Loved camping here and there's so much to do in the area you couldn't possibly ask for more. Hike around Cypruss Lake, down to the Grotto, over to Half Way Log Dump, Boulder Beach, go into Tobermory, visit Flower Pot Island, and climb the visitors viewing tower located at the Park Visitors Building in Tobermory.

This was my first time to go up north of Toronto. I've heard much about The Bruce Peninsula National Park and it's worth the 4 hours trip. Though we spent only half the day as this was our last stop on our 3 days vacation in Collinwood-Tobermory but its so amazing! The sceneries are so beautiful! I would definitely go back. My children loves it!

The Bruce trail takes a respite at Tobermory before continuing at Manitoulin Island. Hikers know the Bruce TrIl but for those that do not it follows the Niagara Escarpment from NY to north of Michigan in Ontario.The most enchanting and beautiful section is from Lions Head to Bruce Panincula. The National park is blessed with awe inspiring 200' cliff's on the east plunging into depths beyond divers range. The west side has a wonderful shallow beach where you can wade out half a mile and only be up to your waist.There are numerous beautiful hiking trails from gentle to taxing.Divers find the waters glorious with grottoes, shipwrecks and more to explore.This is a destination for the whole family to enjoy!

This was my first time to the Bruce Peninsula National Park and won't be the last. Already looking forward to our next trip next year and this time we would like to get a yurt. Had three amazing days in Tobermory and spent a day at the park. Beautiful sceneries and hiking. Good pair of hiking shoes is a must if you're going to be hiking. Took some great photo's. One thing we didn't do was go to the visitors centre, go there If you get a chance.

Little piece of paradise untouched by human.... ( some parts), crystal clear water of Georgian Bay, pristine nature as created milion of years ago. We had a pleasure to be shown around by nature loving Canadians, will never forget the how beautiful and peacefull the place is. If you want to see real Canada you know where to go.....

I love this place, its awesome. If you love to do bush walk in the forest then go to Tobermory,ON, Canada and after just you get tired by walking you will reach to clear water beach and will excited ...!!!

I loved Bruce Peninsula National Park. Things you must go see are the Grotto, Indian Head Cove, Over hanging point. Drive into Tobermory for some small shop shopping and family owned restaurant.Take a tour to Flower Pot Island on a glass bottom boat. I loved my week stay and want to return again.Campers please note the park has no showers, not one and you can't use the lakes to do that either. Small business offer shower accommodations along the highway.

Bruce Peninsula National Park is lovely. There is so much to see and do that we barely scratched the surface on our day-long visit. We started at the visitors center, which has helpful and knowledgeable staff members, and some very good exhibits, particularly for children. There is a tall observation platform (reached by many, many flights of stairs) which overlooks the area for miles around, and is worth the climb on a clear day. We hiked to Cypress Lake and out to the Grotto on wide, well-graded trails. In the first week of October, the trees were beginning to change color, and the scenery was exquisite. The rock formations are interesting and lend much beauty to the scene. We would like to return and spend more time in this lovely place.

It has some of the most breathtaking hiking trails in Ontario. It is a special place. I have been going there for over 30 years and still enjoy it just as much each time I go. To get to the best parts of the park you need to hike and parts of the Bruce trail are rough and proper hiking boots and safety precautions need to be taken.

Well worth a visit if you are planning a tour from Toronto. We travelled by hired motorhome. Roads were at times narrow, but we were able to pass etc.

We stayed at the Cypress Lake campground in Bruce Peninsula National Park for the second year in a row, in July/August of 2014. We stayed 5 nights in the Poplars section of the campground. The camping was terrible. The site (#28) was listed as "good" privacy when we reserved it online in April of 2014. However, the site was exposed to at least 4 other campsites, with very little shrubbery or growth in between sites. The site itself was a mudpit, despite a fresh layer of gravel having been laid down just before our arrival. Our lightweight tent trailer sunk on one side due to the mud. The muck was caused by a continually leaking watertap nearby. It's a shame that Parks Canada decided the appropriate action was to lay more gravel instead of fixing the problem - the leaky tap. Washrooms are primitive at best, with inadequate cleaning. Showers are not available in this area. For a price not much less than camping with Ontario Parks, our experience camping with the National Parks system is far inferior to Ontario Parks.While we really enjoyed the hiking in the area and various other activities, we were very disappointed by the camping and won't be returning to the area for a few years. When we do return we may try a private campground.

Had a wonderful time here. The scenery once you get to the water is wonderful and serene. I highly recommend veering off the trail and just following the coastline until you can't go anymore. Nobody is around and its fairly easy to navigate. Lots of small climbs, jumps, and a few tight spaces but its worth it. Give yourself a couple hours at least to scale the coast.If i ever go back ( and i would love to), i'd like to see about getting a yurt and staying a couple of days. If i had known they had those, i would of tried to reserve one.