Passport Stop #1

Burnt Point Loop

While you are here:

***Please note that this trail is not wide enough for strollers and is not wheelchair accessible. In addition,  this hike takes approximately 3 hours to complete as it is approximately 4km. Lastly, there is a small fee to the Bruce Penninsula National Park which give you access to the Bruce Trail as well***

The daily entrance fees are:
Adult      $  5.80
Senior     $  4.90
Youth      $  2.90
Family     $14.70 (max 2 adults)

It’s rated No. 1 as a suggested trail along the Peninsula Section of the Bruce Trail – and for good reason: this loop is characterized by interesting geology, green vegetation, scenic views of deep blue water, and boulder beaches. You won’t be disappointed.

The clue is located at the Bruce Peninsula National Park Visitor Centre lookout tower.

Visit the BPNP Visitor Centre

• Climb the 20m tower for a bird’s-eye view of the Bruce.
• Chill out in the high-definition theatre, for a virtual adventure to the best spots in the park.
• Experience the exhibit gallery, with everything from a full-size lighthouse, flowerpot and cliff to black bear, rattlesnake and shipwreck exhibits.
• Drop in on a special demo by a park naturalist.
• Shop for national park souvenirs in the gift shop.
• Register to dive in Fathom Five or to camp on Flowerpot Island.

Journey south to check out Cabot Head Lighthouse

• It is one of only 3 Canadian Great Lakes Lighthouses rated a full 4 stars.
• Hike one of the trails.
• Enjoy an interpretive walking tour.
• Drop into the on-site art gallery in the Fog Alarm Building.
• Check out works of local art created by local artisans

Explore downtown Tobermory

• Ride the Chi-Cheemaun across the Devil’s Gap to Manitoulin Island or take the sunset dinner cruise.
• Mmm… enjoy tasty treats and sour sweets at The Sweet Shop.
• Swim at Dunks Bay Sand Beach.
• Take a tour with Blue Heron Boat Tour
• visit www.tobermory.org/page/home/Welcome for more information on exploring the crown jewel of the Bruce Peninsula.

Events

• June 3-4 2011 – Bruce Peninsula Orchid Festival, Tobermory
• July 9-16 2011 – POWER: Bruce Peninsula Environmental Film Festival #4, Tobermory