Bruce Peninsula National Park

Contact Information:
Bruce Peninsula National Park
P.O. Box 189
Tobermory, Ontario
Canada N0H 2R0
519-596-2233 (general info)
519-596-2263 (campground info)

Size: 150 sq. km. 

Location: Bruce Peninsula National Park is located on the northern tip of the Bruce Peninsula, between Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, in eastern Ontario. Accessible from the south along Highway 6 or from the north via Ontario Northland Ferry M.S. Chi-Cheemaun, which operates during the spring, summer and fall. Area is also accessible by private boat or by plane.

Description: Park protects a rugged limestone landscape and one of the largest remaining tracts of forest in southern Ontario. Its shoreline cliffs are part of Ontario´s "Great Wall", the Niagara Escarpment, a World Biosphere Reserve that runs from Niagara Falls to Tobermory. The park features a 20-km segment of the Bruce Trail, which follows the Niagara Escarpment for 782 kms. Plant life in the park includes 43 species of orchids and more than 20 varieties of ferns, including the rare northern holly fern.

Activities: Hiking, camping (year-round), swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, wildlife and wildflower viewing, interpretive and educational programs. 

Places to Stay: Parks Canada operates all campgrounds in Bruce Peninsula National Park. Campground reservations can be made online or by calling  1-877-737-3783. 

The Bruce Peninsula includes a variety of accommodations including cottage rentals, B&Bs, hotels, and motels. For more information on lodging, contact the Central Bruce Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Bruce Peninsula Tourism (519-793-4734), the Bruce County Tourism Office (1-800-268-3838), the Tobermory Chamber of Commerce  (519-596-2452), or the Sauble Beach Information Centre (519-422-1262). 

Operating Hours: Bruce National Park is open year round. 

History: Established in 1987.

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