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Flowerpot Island and crystal Georgian Bay
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About Tobermory
A remarkable destination worth exploring.
Best months to visit
Year-round
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January
-2C
Cold, with regular rainfall.
February
-3C
Cold, with some rainy days.
March
0C
Cold, with some rainy days.
April
5C
Cold, with some rainy days.
May
11C
Cool, with some rainy days.
June
16C
Cool, with occasional showers.
July
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
August
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
September
18C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
12C
Cool, with regular rainfall.
November
6C
Cold, with regular rainfall.
December
2C
Cold, with regular rainfall.
Tobermory sits at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, where Lake Huron's turquoise waters meet Georgian Bay, famous for the glass-clear water of Fathom Five National Marine Park and the iconic Flowerpot Island rock formations reached by boat tour. The surrounding Bruce Peninsula National Park has rugged limestone cliffs, the start of the Bruce Trail, and grottoes carved into the shoreline, making this small harbour village a magnet for hikers, divers, and kayakers.
Best areas to stay in Tobermory
Tobermory village
The small harbour centre, with the marina, shops, and boat tour departures.
Fathom Five National Marine Park
The protected waters around Flowerpot Island, known for clear water and shipwrecks.
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Home to The Grotto, limestone cliffs, and the start of the Bruce Trail.
Little Tub Harbour
The departure point for ferries to Manitoulin Island and boat tours to Flowerpot Island.
Getting to Tobermory
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Flights
Fly into Toronto (YYZ), about a 3.5-4 hour drive.
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From London
~7-8 hours direct from London to Toronto, plus the drive to Tobermory.
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Getting around
The village is walkable; a car is needed for the national park trailheads and The Grotto.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tobermory?
Summer (June-September) for boat tours and swimming, when the water is clear turquoise; spring and autumn are quieter for hiking.
What is Flowerpot Island?
An island in Fathom Five National Marine Park named for its distinctive rock pillars, reached by a short boat tour from Tobermory.
What is The Grotto?
A sea cave and turquoise pool on the Bruce Peninsula National Park shoreline, popular for swimming and cliff jumping (with caution).
Is Tobermory good for diving?
Yes — Fathom Five is known for shipwrecks in remarkably clear water, making it a popular freshwater diving destination.
How do I get around Tobermory?
The village is walkable; a car is needed for park trailheads, and boat tours depart from the harbour.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
The water around Flowerpot Island was unbelievably clear and turquoise, hard to believe it's a freshwater lake. The Grotto was just as stunning, though busy by mid-morning.
Laura M. · July 2024
★★★★☆
Did a glass-bottom boat tour over the shipwrecks, fascinating to see them so clearly. Great little harbour village too.
Chris N. · August 2023
★★★★☆
Hiked a section of the Bruce Trail along the cliffs, dramatic views over Georgian Bay. Arrived early to The Grotto and had it almost to ourselves.
Ben T. · June 2024
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