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Lower Peninsula, Michigan

CANAM RESORTS supports and promotes individuals and organizations in maintaining health environment, history, art, culture, and education for the communities in Great Lakes both in US and Canada.

CANAM RESORTS of Great Lakes is the place where you can skydive in Tecumseh and scuba dive in Tobermory. There are places to see and discover beauty beyond imaginations. On the arc of CANAM RESORTS route, you can stay sojourn in the city of twilights – the Toronto, and stay in the pure and pristine environment of Great Lakes Peninsulas (Lower Michigan Peninsula and North Bruce Peninsula), where you can see shining snow like twinkling stars on starry nights and spectacular sunsets and sunrise on all seasons round the year!

In CANAM RESORTS we have abundance of panoramic views of mystifying shapes of stones, colorful waters, majestic trees, and land of many landscapes. Our geographical regions of our resorts areas provide cleanest air that breaths fresh fire during all seasons especially in warm shinny snow winters!

Bruce Peninsula, Ontario

Tobermory Town
Tobermory the village consists of two deep, natural harbours called Little Tub & Big Tub. Tobermory was originally named Collins Harbour, but by the 1850th the Scottish immigrants who were fishing the area renamed it Tobermory for their seacoast fishing and diving village on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. Today, the village still maintains the charm of a fishing village from another era. Take a leisurely walk around Little Tub Harbour, follow the bricked sidewalks past the numerous flowerbeds and visit the many quaint and unique shops, stores and galleries. On the east side of the harbour is a boardwalk which allows you a great view of the ferry dock and the Chi-Cheemaun as it steams into shore or disappears off the horizon, heading out of Big Tub Harbour enroute to Manitoulin Island. Big Tub Harbour is the deepest natural harbour on the Great Lakes. The crossing to Manitoulin Island takes less than two hours. You can enjoy the sun on deck or have a meal in the licensed cafeteria or lounge. “Chi-Cheemaun” which means “Big Canoe” in Ojibway, can accommodate up to 140 automobiles and 638 passengers. Dinner cruises are also available and reservations are required. Reservations for passage are also recommended during the peak season. Please call 800-265-3163 to reserve your spot.
Don’t leave the Bruce Peninsula without enjoying a whitefish or prime rib dinner of locally raised Bruce County beef.

Local Resource and Business
Tobermory (community, what to do, where to stay, where to eat) - www.tobermory.com
Blue Bay Adventures - www.ridethebeast.ca
Blue Huron Helicopter Tours - www.bluehurontours.ca
Eco Adventures - www.myecoadventures.ca
Little Cove Adventures - www.littlecove.ca
Big Tub Resort Boat Rentals - www.bigtubresort.ca
Cedar Grove Boat Rentals - www.cedargrovecottages.com
Blue Heron Cruises - www.cruisetobermory.com
Bruce Anchor Cruises - www.cruises.bruceanchor.com
Diver's Den Tours & Charters - www.diversden.com
Tobermory Cruise Line - www.tobermorycruiseline.com
Tobermory Wave Adventures - www.tobermorywave.com
On the Water Kayaks - 519-596-2626
On the Water Snorkeling - 519-596-2626
Grey Bruce Escape – www.greybruceescape.ca
Bruce Anchor Cruises – www.bruceanchorcruises.com
GS Water Sports – www.gswatersports.net
Parks Canada – www.parkscanada.fc.ca/bruce
 
The 140 km to park is located near the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and can be accessed from Highway 6 on Cyprus Lake Road, Emmett Lake Road or Dorcas Bay Road. The park’s shoreline cliffs are a part of the spectacular Niagara Escarpment, which in many places are eroded to create caves, unusual rock shapes, pitting and overhangs. As a consequence, each location along this 20 km Georgian Bay shore has remarkable features. The Bruce Trail follows the shoreline climbing up 40 meter high cliffs providing some of the best hiking and scenic lookouts in Ontario. The park has the largest block of contiguous forest in south-western Ontario, which is critical in maintaining the peninsula ecosystem. The Bruce Peninsula is home to over 44 species of orchids that are at their pick in mid-June. Huge waves of migrating birds – everything from Blackburnian Warblers to Rough-legged Hawks – move through the park during spring and fall. The main use area of the park is at Cyprus Lake featuring a 242-site campground, a beach/picnic area and a system of hiking trails. Parking is limited for visitors wishing to hike to the Grotto area, so it is advisable to arrive early in the morning or later in the day.

The Bruce Trails
- Tobermory to Little Cove - easy to moderate - 6km
- Little Cove to the National Park (Cyprus Lake area) - moderate to strenuous - 14 km
- National Park (Cyprus Lake Area) to Halfway Log Dump (Emmet Lake) strenuous to difficult - 6 km
- Halfway Log dump (Emmet Lake) to Crane River Gate - strenuous to moderate - 15 km

Fathom Five National Marine Park
From Tobermory you can enjoy Fathom Five National Marine Park. This unique national park encompassing 113 km consist of 20 islands and part of the Lake Bottom and waters of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. 
Established in 1987, the park represented a pioneering departure for the national park system, which had centered on land-based conservation until then. Its designation as a National Marine Park foresaw the creation of others, though nomenclature for such units would morph into National Marine Conservation Areas, leaving Fathom Five as the only National Marine Park. Despite its unique name, it is categorized as an NMCA, and is deemed the first one in the country.
It is very much alive, being an ecosystem that includes all the aquatic and island life, the water, and the myriad of food chains that are its engines. Because water flows freely within the Great Lakes system, its health depends a lot on what is happening elsewhere in the basin. 
Fathom Five is clean and clear home to over 20 species of fish and several infamous shipwrecks which make the park a popular scuba diving destination, and glass bottom boat tours leave Tobermory regularly, allowing tourists to see the shipwrecks without having to get wet. Many visitors camp at nearby Bruce Peninsula National Park and use the park as a base to explore Fathom Five and the surrounding area during the day. The park has gained a reputation for excellent scuba diving. Divers must register at the Park diver Registration Centre before exploring.
Flowerpot Island, the jewel of Fathom Five National Marine Park, is famous for its iconic natural rock pillars. It is must-see visitor attraction. Where else can you marvel at rock pillars, climb stairs up into a cave, experience a historical light station, swim in crystal-clear waters and enjoy a relaxing picnic – and all in one spot. The five km trip to the island begins in Tobermory’s picturesque harbour. During spring, summer and fall, tour boats operate on a regular schedule if the weather is favorable. While cruising to the island, you are surrounded by the beautiful waters of Canada’s first National Marine Park. Plan to spend a half a day or so on Flowerpot Island to have ample time to explore and relax. Six tenting sites are available for primitive camping (registration at the Visitor Centre Tobermory is required in advance). Campfires are not permitted on the island.

Lake Huron
From Tobermory you can watch sights and sounds of Lake Huron (third-largest fresh water lake on earth and fourth-largest lake, if Caspian Sea is counted as a lake) – It is bounded on the east by Canadian province Ontario and on the west by the state of Michigan in the United States. The name of the lake is derived from early French explorers who named it for the Huron people inhabiting the region.

Swimming
- Dunks Bay
Small public sandy beach, deep cold water, public washroom
Directions - turn onto Dunks Bay road off Highway 6. Beach is located at the end of the road. Free parking.
- Little Cove (Dave's Bay)
Public rocky beach, deep cold water. Part of Bruce Peninsula National Park.
Directions - turn onto Little Cove road off  Highway 6. Beach is located at the end of the road, but park is at the top of hill. Free Parking.
- Indian Head Cove/Grotto
Public rocky beach, cold deep water, public composting washroom. Part of the Bruce Peninsula National Park, has a 30 minute hike to get to it. Requires a purchased National Park day use pass to use.Directions - turn onto Cyprus Lake road off Highway 6. Follow road to the end. Valid Day Pass and four hour time slot reservation required.
- Halfway Log Dump
Public cocky beach, cold deep water, public composting washroom. Part of Bruce Peninsula National Park, has a 15 min trail to get to the shoreline. Requires a purchased National Park day use pass to use.
Directions - turn onto Emmet Lake road off Highway 6. Follow SLOWLY down gravel road, at the fork in the road stay to the left. Parking lot is at the end of the road. Day Pass fee applies.
- Happy Hearts Camp Day Pass
Swilling pool, playground, basketball, camp store, mini golf, horse shows, shuffle board, campfire.

Manitoulin Island
From Tobermory you can take MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island – 172nd largest island in the world and Canada’s 31st largest island. Manitoulin Island separates the larger part of lake Huron to its south and west from Georgian Bay to its east and North Channel to the north. Lake Manitou is the largest lake in a freshwater island in the world. Manitoulin Island itself has 108 freshwater lakes, some of which have their own island; in turn several of these “islands within island” have their own ponds. Manitoulin means ‘Spirit island’ in Anishinaabemowin (the Ojibwe language). The island is considered sacred by the Native Anishinaabe people, who call themselves the "People of the Three Fires." They are generally known as the Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi tribes.

Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay is about 190 kilometres (120 mi) long by 80 kilometres (50 mi) wide. It covers approximately 15,000 square kilometres (5,800 sq. mi), making it nearly 80% as large as Lake Ontario. There are tens of thousands of islands in Georgian Bay. Most of these islands are along the east side of the bay and are collectively known as the "Thirty Thousand Islands," including the larger Parry Island. Manitoulin Island, lying along the northern side of the bay, is the world's largest island in a freshwater lake. The Trent-Severn Waterway connects Georgian Bay to Lake Ontario, running from Port Severn in the southeastern corner of Georgian Bay through Lake Simcoe into Lake Ontario near Trenton. Further north, Lake Nipissing drains into it through the French River. In October 2004, the Georgian Bay Littoral was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
Wyandot (The Wyandot people or Wendat, also called Huron, are indigenous peoples of North America) legend tells of a god called Kitchikewana, who was large enough to guard the whole of the Georgian Bay. Kitchikewana was known for his great temper and his tribe decided the best way to calm him was with a wife. They held a grand celebration, and many women came. Kitchikewana met a woman named Wanakita here. He decided that this was the woman he wanted to marry, and started planning the wedding immediately after she left. But when she was invited back, she told Kitchikewana that she was already engaged. Enraged, Kitchikewana destroyed all the decorations, running to one end of Beausoleil Island and grabbing a large ball of earth. Running to the other end, he tossed it into the Great Lakes. Thus, the 30,000 Islands were created. The indentations left behind by his fingers form the five bays of Georgian Bay: Midland Bay, Penetang Bay, Hog Bay, Sturgeon Bay, and Matchedash Bay.[8] He then lay down to sleep and sleeps there still as Giant's Tomb Island. The town of Penetanguishene now has a large statue of Kitchikewana on its main street. There is a YMCA summer camp for youth located on Beausoleil Island, in Southern Georgian Bay, named after Kitchikewana. YMCA Camp Kitchikewana, or Kitchi for short, has been located in Georgian Bay Islands National park for over 90 years. Originally operated by the Midland YMCA, it is now the residential camp for youth from the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka.

Majestic Bruce Coast Lighthouses
Along the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, the Bruce Coast is home to 15 distinctive lighthouse and heritage sites. From Point Clark in the south to Tobermory in the north, the Bruce Coast Lighthouse tour will take you down dirt roads, to the water’s edge and on boat rides to see these sites. Climb to the top, spot the Phantom Piper, experience world famous sunsets, paint or photograph, learn the history of marine navigation, and see shipwrecks.

Bruce Coast Light Houses – www.brucecostlighthouses.com

Suggested Route
Allow 2-3 days to see all the sites. Traveling from South to North:
Kincardine Lighthouse – Picturesque downtown lighthouse
Chantry Island (Southampton) – Book a fully guided tour to the island
Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre Southampton) – new home of the Stokes Bay Lighhouse & the Bruce Coast Marine Gallery
Big Tub Lighthouse (Tobermory) – SCUBA Dive right in front
Cove Island (Tobermory) – Seen from the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
Flowerpot Island Light Station – Access from the tour boats in Tobermory
Cabot Head Lighthouse – Down a scenic 12 km gravel road adventure to access
Lion’s Head Lighthouse – A quaint range light in a dramatic setting
Cape Croker – Located on Cape Croker Fist Nation

Tour Hints
Some of the site tours provide interpretation and guide service seasonally.
The distance from Kincardine to Tobermory is approximately 200 km.
Watch the weather. Sites which are only accessible by boat are highly dependent on good weather.
Admission fees vary from each location. National Park fees apply for Flowerpot Island. For island locations tour boat fees apply.
Wear appropriate footwear for sites that are open for climbing.

Parks Canada Visitor Centre, Tower and Trail
Make the state-of-the-art Parks Canada Visitor Centre in Tobermory your first stop to learn about Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park!
The Visitor Centre is the “front door” to the two national parks on the Bruce. In the exhibit gallery you will follow a path through the depths of Canada’s first national marine part. You will walk through a lighthouse…and then a cave. You will see the wildlife that leaves throughout the Bruce Peninsula.
Relax in the high destination theatre for a virtual adventure through the parks, from the deep shipwrecks to a helicopter high above the cliff-rimmed shoreline of Georgian Bay.
Outside, climb the 20 metre tower for a panoramic view of the tip of the Bruce Peninsula, the surrounding waters and islands of Fathom Five.
The Bruce Trail crosses the deck of the visitor centre…and following the trail past the tower will take you to one of the most scenic segments of shoreline on Georgian Bay.
To get to the visitor centre, turn off Highway 6 and follow Chi sin tib ded Road across from the RBC bank in Tobermory. Or enjoy the 5 minute walk from downtown by following Head Street and the Bruce Trail. The visitor centre is open year round and a there is an entry fee. 
Bruce Trail - Canada's oldest and longest footpath, provides the only public access to the magnificent Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a charitable organization that protects our natural ecosystems and promotes environmentally responsible public access to this reserve. The Conservancy is an organization founded, built and supported by volunteers, donors and members.

Orchid Festival, Huron Fringe Birding Festival & Singing Sands
Singing Sands is located on Dorcas Bay, just west of Highway 6, about a 10 minute drive south from Tobermory. This is a popular spot because of the shallow sand beach for swimming and the abundance of wildflowers, including orchids, which grow in a diverse array of habitats found here.
If you are a wildflower lower, visit from late May through late June to see the succession of blooms. Sign up for the annual Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival. 
The Bruce Peninsula is an excellent location for birding, both for migrants and breeding species. Migration will be tailing off in late May, but the breeding species will be in full song. Many sought-after songbirds nest in this area, including: Scarlet Tanager, Rose-breasted Grosbeak and other fifteen walbler species. Some other highlights of the northern Bruce include Brewer’s Blackbird, Upland Sandpiper, Clay-colored Sparrow and Sandhill Crane. Fo more information you can visit the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory website.
You might also wish to participate in the Huron Fringe Birding Festival, which take place around the same time as the Orchid Festival. 

Miller Lake
Miller Lake is the largest Inland Lake of the North Bruce Peninsula. The lake is a hidden gem, surrounded by majestic hardwood forests and inviting wetlands.
The community remains small, but over the years the area has become a popular visitor a cottage destination for those who enjoy all that the lake has to offer for recreation. Miller Lake provides a quiet, peaceful retreat to savour the haunting echoes of the loon, or the many other species of birds and other wildlife that make Miller Lake their home.
Enjoy a day in a canoe or kayak exploring the nine kilometres of varied shoreline, or test your luck with a fishing pole. Anglers enjoy the tranquil solitude of the lake where you will find walleye (pickerel), perch, bass and pike. Access is easy from the boat launch, and boat and canoe rentals are available.
The first rental accommodations on the lake were established in the 1930’s with a handful of fishing cabins at the north east end of the lake. You will now find first rate camping, cottages and B&B’s, all overlooking the lake.
Watch artisans at work making beautiful pottery and candles, then enjoy a meal in one of the area’s restaurants, take a relaxing coffee break or a stop in at the ice cream parlour!
Conveniently situated between of the Huron shoreline, Miller Lake is the perfect location to ingest all of the Peninsula’s beauty, and only a very short drive to the Bruce Trail and the Bruce Peninsula National Park.

Wiarton Town
Wiarton Willie Festival - Each year on February 2nd t Prediction Morning Celebrations. As the most famous groundhog in Canada and the only albino weather prognosticator in the world, Wiarton Willie's prediction of the timing of spring is a news event that captures the interests of people around the world. Each year media from around the world converge in Wiarton to hear Willie make his famous prediction.
 
Lion's Head Town
- Lion's Head Lighthouse
- Little Cove Adventure - Aerial PArk
- Earthbound Touring Garden
- Greig's Caves
- Lion's Head Nature Reserve
- Bayside Astronomy


Museums
- Billy Bishop Museum
Take a step back in time to explore the lives of the Bishop Family, and discover the story of one of Canada's most important icons. The museum also serves to remember the contributions of the many service men and women and to always remember our Veterans and those currently serving.
- Bruce County Museum
Experience this world class Museum & Cultural Centre where the old marries the new, and discover the stories of Bruce County from First Nations people t the newcomers; fishing and forestry, farming and furniture and marine heritage. Rich in natural history and cultural, visitors of all ages will enjoy interactive experiences through exhibits, special events and programming.
- Grey Roots Museum
Grey Roots Museum & Archives is a multi-faceted attraction tyhat preserves and promotes the cultural and heritage traditions of Grey County.

Farmer's Market
- Keady Farmer's Market - Tuesday morning - May-October.
- Lion's Head Farmer Market - Saturday morning - May-October.
- Mar Farmer's Market - Sunday morning - July-August.
- Oliphant Farmer's Market - Saturday morning - July-August.
- Owen Sound Farmer's Market - Saturdays - open throughout the year.
- Wiarton Farmer's Market - Friday morning - May-October.

Library
- Lion's Head Library
90 Main Street, Lion's Head, ON, N0H 1W0
Phone: 705-635-3319