Soak up the sun and splash in the waves on expansive stretches of soft, sandy beaches. Dive into crystal clear waters to explore eerie underwater caves and haunting hulks of shipwrecks doomed to the depths on the way to delivering their cargo. Hit the hiking trails and trek among ancient cedar forests, lofty limestone cliffs, rushing waterfalls and islands shaped like flowerpots. Grab your gear and spend the day angling for trout and salmon. Ferry to the world's largest freshwater island filled with Aboriginal life and lore. For a captivating, fascinating escape from the everyday, the Bruce Peninsula is a natural wonder. |
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Stroll to the horizon on seemingly endless beaches and dive into waters holding centuries of secrets. Hike over rugged terrain and be spellbound by the surrounding natural beauty as you discover the amazing Bruce Peninsula. - Fill your diving tanks in Tobermory to explore more than 20 shipwrecks in the crystal blue waters of Fathom Five National Marine Park first underwater national park.
- Relive the decorated days of Canada's most famous war-time aviation ace, at the Billy Bishop Heritage Museum in Owen Sound, where artifacts and displays pay tribute to this heroic flyer.
- Hike from splendid Bruce Peninsula National Park through breathtaking scenery on the renowned Bruce Trail, which runs along the beautiful Niagara Escarpment.
- Study the texture, detail and interpretation captured in works by one of Canada's most revered contemporary artists at the Tom Thomson Memorial Art Gallery in Owen Sound.
- Head to Sauble Falls Provincial Park during the spawning seasons of spring or fall, to enjoy superb rainbow trout and chinook salmon fishing.
- Go with the flow and paddle down the Saugeen River where calm, placid stretches and invigorating rapids and eddies carry you past glorious forest and water life.
- Discover the charm of Tobermory - a quaint fishing village where you can board the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry to explore rich Aboriginal lore on Manitoulin Island.
- Search for tiny treasures along 11 km (7 mi.) of white sandy beach, dive into the warm waters at Sauble Beach and dream to the gentle rhythm of lapping waves.
- Visit the home of Wiarton Willie - Canada's official groundhog who emerges from hibernation every February 2nd to check his shadow and predict the arrival of spring.
- Witness one of nature's most fascinating feats, as salmon leap up the steps of the Mill Dam Fish Ladder in Owen Sound, continuing on their amazing fall migratory journey upstream.
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Did you know?
Nearly four dozen species of orchids bloom in Bruce Peninsula National Park.
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