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Tobermory 3-Day Itinerary: July 7-9, 2025

🚨 ADVANCE BOOKINGS REQUIRED

  1. Accommodation - Book in advance for July
  2. The Grotto parking - Book through Parks Canada for 4-hour slots
  3. Flowerpot Island boat tour - Book through Bruce Anchor/Blue Heron
  4. Little Cove Beach parking - Book at northbrucepeninsula.ca
  5. Halfway Log Dump parking - Book through Parks Canada for 6-hour slots

📅 DAILY ITINERARY

Day/TimeActivityLocationBooking RequiredCostNotes/Alternatives
MONDAY, JULY 7Cave Exploration & Sunset Day
9:00 AMDepart TorontoHighway 6 NorthNoGas3.5 hour drive, relaxed pace
2:30 PMGreig's Caves407 Scenic Caves Rd, Lions HeadNo - cash on arrival$15 adultBest caves: 10+ explorable caves, bring flashlight
5:00 PMBruce's Caves502098 Grey Road 1, WiartonNo - pay at gate$10 parkingAlternative: Skip if tired, 30 min from Greig's
7:00 PMCheck-in TobermoryBay Street areaYes - book in advanceVariesEvening arrival
7:30 PMSunset at Coconut Joe'sLittle Tub HarbourNo - arrive 1hr early for patioDrinks/foodBest sunset patio in town, line forms early. Alt: Grandview Motel's 2 patios (guests) or free spots across from Grandview
TUESDAY, JULY 8Main Attractions Day
9:00 AMFlowerpot Island boat tourLittle Tub HarbourYes - book in advance$65+ adultStay-aboard (90 min) OR drop-off (3+ hours), includes shipwreck viewing through glass bottom
12:30 PMLunch + snorkel gear rentalTobermory downtownNo$15-25 + gearPick up snorkel gear from Adventure Tobermory/Blue Heron for afternoon
2:00 PMThe GrottoCyprus Lake parkingYes - book in advance$11.70 day pass45 min hike, very crowded
ORIndian Head Cove + snorkelingSame parking lotYes - same as GrottoSame costBest snorkel spot: Less crowded, crystal clear water, swim above shipwrecks. Bring rented gear & water shoes
5:30 PMBig Tub LighthouseEnd of Big Tub RoadNoFree after 8pmSunset spot with free evening parking, western exposure
8:00 PMDinnerCrowsnest Pub or Shipwreck Lee'sRecommendedVariesBook ahead in summer, many restaurants close by 8-9 PM
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9Beach & Departure Day
9:00 AMLittle Cove Beach237 Little Cove RoadYes - book in advance$20 + $8.50 passRocky beach, "world's most iconic"
ORSinging Sands BeachDorcas Bay RoadNo - first come parking$11.70 parkingAlternative: Sandy, warmer, arrive early to beat crowds
11:30 AMHalfway Log DumpEmmett Lake RoadYes - book in advanceIncluded with Parks pass1km easy trail, beware summer horseflies
ORVisitor Centre Tower120 Bay StreetNoFreeAlternative: 122-step climb, great views
1:00 PMPack & final stopsTobermoryLast chance for shopping/food
3:00 PMDepart for TorontoHighway 6 SouthNoGas3.5-4 hour drive home
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