Plan Your Trip
Here is some info on planning your trip to Tobermory!
Blue Heron Cruises
Tobermory Boat Tours
Parking in Tobermory
Purchase or Collect Tickets at:
7425 Highway 6, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0
7454 Highway 6, Tobermory, ON N0H 2R0
Parking
Parking available at 3 locations. Free for Blue Heron Cruise Guests.
Tobermory downtown has PAID parking. Paid parking is in effect between May 15 & October 15th in Tobermory. $3 per hour fee in the 2 hour restricted parking areas;
$15 daily flat fee in non-restricted parking areas
Tobermory Parking Paid parking is in effect in downtown Tobermory and most adjacent streets from May 15th to September 15th.
Most locations have a maximum 3 hour time limit.
All day paid parking is available on Legion Street off Hay Bay Road.
Blue Heron Cruises Parking
The Blue Heron Company provides FREE parking to our customers at multiple locations in Tobermory. A valid Blue Heron Cruises permit must be displayed. This permit will be provided by our sales staff when you purchase / collect your tickets. Permits are valid for the duration of your cruise and for one hour prior to your departure time and one hour after your cruise returns. Customers may park in designated parking spots only and must cooperate fully with Blue Heron Company staff supervising our parking areas.
Parking is not guaranteed and is allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Fathom Five National Marine & Bruce Peninsula National Park Information
Flowerpot Island is part of Fathom Five National Marine Park. Every person visiting Flowerpot Island must have a valid entry pass to do so.
Flowerpot Island
Parks Canada Visitor's Centre
Singing Sands
The Sweepstake Shipwreck
This non-stop glass bottom tour, as well as the drop off tour, begins with a visit to Tobermory’s other harbour, marked by Big Tub Lighthouse, where you will view the shipwreck "The Sweepstake"
For More information on the Shipwreck and it's history please click belowThe Disaster - On August 23, 1885, the Sweepstakes hit a rock near Cove Island and sank in shallow water close to the light station. She remained there until September 3rd when she was towed into Big Tub Harbor by the tug Jessie. It was found that the Sweepstakes was beyond repair, so she was stripped of all useful rigging and equipment before she sank in her present location. Her cargo of coal was salvaged at a later date.
The Wreck Today - The nearly intact hull of the Sweepstakes is in six meters of water, some 45 meters from the head of Big Tub Harbor. Two mooring buoys are located just east of the wreck. Although deteriorating a little more each year, the Sweepstakes is one of the best preserved nineteenth-century Great Lakes schooners to be found.
Both wrecks are visited frequently by glass-bottom tour boats. During the spring and fall, the site is shared by both divers and boats. Caution and co-operation are necessary from both groups to make each visit safe and interesting. During the summer season, from the last Friday in June to the end of Labor Day weekend, the following schedule is in effect. Diving is permitted daily from 4:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. and on Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The glass bottom tour boats will not enter the restricted zone during these times. Tour boats or any other vessel with valid permits may enter the restricted area from Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. No diving will be permitted during these periods.

The Weather
Please be aware that the weather can affect our tours. View weather information online at the following sources:
What To Bring with you on your trip
Tobermory is located at the northern end of the Bruce Peninsula, which is known for its hiking trails. The terrain can be rugged, so you should wear appropriate footwear. You can also visit a Visitor Information Centre to get up-to-date information about the area.
- Long-sleeve shirts and pants
- a sweater or hoodie
- a swimsuit, sandals or water shoes
- comfortable walking shoes/books
- sunscreen, and lip balm with SPF
- Hat and sunglasses
- a reusable water bottle
- small backpack or day bag
- Camera or smartphone: For taking photos
- Portable phone charger
- Snacks
- ID, cash, and credit cards
- Map or GPS device
- Reusable shopping bags
- Ziplock bags: For wet items
- Rain jacket in case of summer showers.