I've always wanted to go to Tobermory to see the Grotto. I thought that would have been my…read morehighlight, and although it was gorgeous, my highlight was actually the Blue Heron Flowerpot Island Cruise. We bought our tickets online very easily. I had a couple of questions as we were bringing a dog, and since our trip was fairly short and I had never been there I had some questions getting around. The staff were really helpful when I emailed them. When we arrived in Tobermory it was easy to pick up our tickets. The staff told us about the various free lots we could use throughout Tobermory with our parking pass. We parked in the main lot near the ticket centre and used their free shuttle to get down to the dock. It wasn't too far away so you could easily walk as well. The cruise was spacious and had indoor and outdoor space. They spent a lot of time around the sunken ships which you could see from the glass bottom inside the boat, or standing outside. Then you're dropped off at Flowerpot Island. The island is absolutely gorgeous. There are lots of places to swim, hike, and enjoy nature. There is a little snack shop that sells chips and pop, but most people bring their own food and picnic. They give you about 4 hours on the Island which is the perfect amount of time to enjoy your day. You don't feel rushed, and you're also not dying to get off the island. If and when I get back to Tobermory, this trip will be at the top of my list.

Blue Heron is one of the two cruise companies in Tobermory that will take you to Flower Pot Island…read more Chose this one because it was ever so slightly cheaper than the other company and the times matched things we were planning to do. They have several options for boats - glass bottom, jet boat. Each has it's own schedules and pros and cons. There is also one boat that just does a boat tour - basically you don't get off on the island for this one, they just take you to see things and you stay on the boat - great for those who are unable to hike long distances but still want to see everything. Service: The people at the office were great - answered all our questions, kind and courteous. At the dock, people were also fantastic. Very clear instructions and safety content. Guides on the boats were informative, engaging and fun to listen to. Boats: We tried the glass-bottom boat on the way there which was great. They go over the shipwrecks and you can see them really clearly through the glass bottom. That ride was about 40-45 mins. Don't worry about fighting for a seat near the glass bottom - everyone just gets up and hovers around it anyway so hogging seats is pointless. Arguably, its better to explore the front of the boat or go to the top and then come to the glass bottom during the shipwreck portions. On the way back, we took the jet boat - super fast only 20 mins. I have a major tendency to get motion sickness but both these boats were travelling fast enough that I had no problems. Schedule: The boats come and go from the island and Tobermory fairly often. ProTip: You CAN hop onto an earlier return boat (doesn't even have to be the same boat you paid for) IF they have space. My group ended up finishing exploring the island an hour early before our scheduled departure - the Blue Heron employee told us we could join the standby line for the earlier boats - if there was space, they'd take us. There ended up being space and off we went - saving 1 hour of our time to explore other things in Tobermory. Parking: They provide free parking if you book with them. They have a main lot and a secondary one. We were early enough that we got into the main lot by their offices. Price: Since there are only 2 companies, it is pretty price-y. We paid over $50 per person for a round-trip. It would be nice if they came up with a family package or something since I could see it getting pretty expensive for larger families.

Staff member assaulted my husband this morning by slapping the ferry slip onto his arm out of…read morefrustration over an email. Management handled it so poorly, police had to be dispatched to the dock. There was no accountability on their part to make the moment right. They lied through their teeth about what happened to cover for their employee. These people even had the audacity to ban us from getting on the ferry simply because we called the police on them. Horrible experience. I have never felt more disrespected and dismissed in my life.

Absolutely astounding We went on the morning ferry and got…read morebreakfast on the ferry No iced coffee :( But it's okay! Everything was expensive but like that's normal for touristy places The boatique was cute Pricey but cute Now, the upper deck in the front was crazy! The wind was insane I saw a few people loose their hats haha I didn't feel sick at all I wouldn't worry about that! The ship was gorgeous Felt like I was fancy :) Bathrooms were nice for a boat!!!

**Ignore the negative comments.**…read more What a find and a great place to stay at. This place exceeded all of my expectations. Right off the highway maybe about 2-5 minute drive from the entrance to the grotto and maybe about 10-20 minute drive to the main downtown of tobermory. This campsite has all that you need. The sites are well maintained. We got one of the sites just behind the main office and the badminton courts. With electricity. With enough room for 2 cars plus 2 tents, although we only had 1 car and 1 tent, we had a lot land to work with so much so that we had our canopy out as well. In terms of cooking/grilling, and needing to wash your dishes, no need to look for faucets as they have an outdoor "kitchen sink" that you can wash your dishes at. As a matter of fact, there are 2. Bathrooms are newer and are updated. The main one is more of a trailer type with hot/cold water for your showers. Since they are on a well, they work on token system ($2/token for a 4 minute shower with the option of turning on and off). Just outside their shower is also a tap for potable water. There is another bathroom that is much more updated with the 2nd outdoor sink. This one is closer to the main office. And not to mention, the outdoor kitchens have dish racks, dish soap (at times), and those dish scrubbers you need to take the grime away from your utensils. This was very good to have as we did not have to struggle too much with anything. Another great part of this camp ground is the fact that you can borrow grills to put on top of the fire pit if you forgot your grill. Also, if you forgot any supplies such as a pan for your eggs, you may also be able to ask the front desk and they may have them. Customer service at this place was great, the ladies working the main desk are very friendly and are always greeting customers with a smile. Overall, we paid approximately $90 for 2 nights and we could not have been much happier. We will be back for sure and possibly stay at their cabins.

This small family run campground is PERFECT for families and for those wanting to get a good…read morenight's rest. Do not stay here if you are going to be partying into the wee hours of the night, loud or obnoxious; the very friendly owners are strict about noise, ensuring their guests are comfortable. We stayed in a 4 bunk cabin, which was super cute and cozy! Each camp site and cabin site has a fire pit, and you are encouraged to buy local wood. There are bathroom facilities (yay!) and showers (double yay!!). It is very close to all the popular must sees in Tobermory. Lots of good information on the website. We loved walking out to see the beautiful horses in the morning! Thank you for such a positive experience--we will be back next summer!

Excellent. More like a hotel than a motel. I took a point off for shoddy WiFi. We didn't ask for…read morethem to fix it bc we got back so late from hiking but later found out we could of asked for them to fix it 24/7 - so they said. But perhaps it was good to disconnect from the world. This was perhaps half a kilometer away from the tip of Bruce peninsula and an Easy walking distance to Bruce trail (10min walk to the start of the trail), or if you want to go see shipwrecks also 10mins from glass bottom ship dock sites. Food was easily accessible from this location as well. Basically everything was walking distance. Facilities were brand new and clean. The bathroom was spacious. There is a Fridge, a coffee maker and a microwave!!! Bed was the perfect firmness. The pillows were incredible. The comforter was perfectly insulated. It was 40s outside and we never needed to turn on the heater. The entire place was well insulated. The TV had google, Netflix, and Hulu. But we couldn't enjoy bc of the shoddy WiFi. ....I think that's all of Canada tho this wasn't the first place where we had a hard time with WiFi. Also a nice balcony when weather permitted. Had two chairs to sit and watch the Bruce peninsula in the distance. Ample parking. I did not want to leave this place. So comforting coming back from a long hike to a place like this.

Honestly very surprised at how good of stay we had here. Would definitely recommend this to anyone…read more They say it's a motel but I would consider this place a hotel because of how good it was. Friendly service and rooms are maintained very well. Will look on coming back here for next time.

I was looking for a place to stay near Tobermory for the long weekend and almost every B&B was…read morebooked. I lucked out and was able to find vacancy at Orange Bicycle B&B. I stayed in the Atalya room. The accommodations were very comfortable and clean. The bed and sheets were soft. I found the pillow to be a little too thick for my liking, but you can always ask Nick and Neda if you need anything different. The bathroom was huge and bright. The room has a flat screen TV, but I didn't use it. The window has a view of the garden, but it also has a view of Highway 6. At night, the room sometimes fills with light from cars turning off the highway. There is wifi available, but it's quite slow. There is a fairly large common living room where guests can use to get to know each other. You can often find Nick and Neda here in the evenings. They're very sociable and young at heart. It was fun getting to know them and their background. The foyer has a refrigerator where you can store your food items. There is also a water cooler and a coffee machine available for use. Neda uses Pinterest for inspiration for her breakfasts. She prepares the food the night before and cooks it in the morning. The breakfasts are IG-ready and are tasty and filling. Nick and Neda will talk to you while you're having breakfast and provide recommendations for what to do in the area. Neda also does photography, so you can look at her photos for inspiration. Nick and Neda do their best to keep everyone safe with masks and hand sanitizer available in the foyer. They maintain their physical distance. Overall, I had a great time at Orange Bicycle B&B. I'm looking forward to coming back.

This was my first trip to a B&B. I wasn't quite sure what to think. First thought was the…read moreexperience would be tailored more to the retiree crowd and a little awkward. I was wrong on both fronts. Nick and Neda certainly go above and beyond for their guests. Breakfast was served every morning at 8:30am. They were very helpful offering suggestions for daily activities and even picked us up after a 4hr hike from Little Cove Rd to the Grotto at Bruce Peninsula National Park. The bedroom and private bathroom are recently renovated. The shared living space is very comfortable and excellent for reading. If you're still on the fence. The morning coffee made with imported Italian beans and the bakery next door serving sandwiches and fresh baked goods should put it over the top.

My lady and I had the pleasure of staying here in a quiet area of Tobermory (let's face it, it's…read moreall quiet in the area, it's a perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy nature). The hosts were super, they were attentive when needed, and helpful with directions and suggestions on things to do. We loved the homemade breakfasts and the attention to detail. Got to have fun talks over breakfast and then head out on adventures in the area. Our trip here was to reach a friends wedding in Sudbury and we decided to have a vacation along the way. We stayed for 2 wonderful nights and got to enjoy the peaceful nature around Tobermory. Consider the Forest house as your B&B of choice in Tobermory :)

Spencer and Chris are warm and inviting! It's a cozy/clean place to stay with the most delicious…read morebreakfast every morning. Walking distance to the water and main part of town with lots of eateries. Driving distance to hiking areas. Highly recommend the halfway log dump:)

There isn't someone constantly in the office. If you need assistance, there is a sign that…read moreinstructs you to press a button to call staff. At check-in, I wanted to ask for restaurant recommendations and things to do in the area. However, the employee checking us in seemed to be in a hurry and told us to check out Trip Advisor for restaurants. We were informed of the patios and BBQs available for all guests to use. The other employee that we encountered was much friendlier. The office is open 24/7 and has Keurig, hot water, mugs, a microwave, an ice maker, and buckets for ice. Our room was on the second level and had a lovely view of the water. It was a spacious room with a connecting door in the wardrobe area. The downside to having a connecting door when we don't need it is that soundproofing isn't as good. We could hear conversations in the next room, especially when a baby started crying at 4 a.m. The bed was comfortable; the larger of the two windows had blackout curtains wrapped around the sides; a mini fridge and power bar with USB outlets in the wardrobe area; power outlets located around the room; and a few cushy chairs placed around the room. What I noticed later was that the room did not have a clock or a telephone. I suppose everyone has a cellphone, so those are not necessary. In terms of bathroom amenities, there is a soap dispenser on the sink, and body wash and shampoo are in dispensers on the shower wall. Restaurants, ferry docks, Bruce Peninsula National Park, and Fathom Five National Marine Park Visitor Centre are about a 10-minute walk away.

Pretty pricey at $200/night for one bed, but I guess all the motels are expensive end of August…read more The room are very new to my surprise! New faucets, floors and lamps. Very clean and nicely decorated. The blanket even have boat patterns. You get a/c, shower, sink outside the toilet, and if you need a fridge, there's a shared one in the check in room. Note: none of the rooms have the water views; the rows are facing the road. You get a bit of water view sitting on the patio.

Nice, family run inn. Selection of videos and board games…read moreto use while you're here ! Restaurant is great .. scratch made food .. the family is Greek, so you know the Greek options on the menu are the ones to choose !! Open year round. I think maybe the only hotel around here that is ??

Restaurant here is one of our favorites. Came here in 2018 for lunch and again this year (2022)…read more Food is amazing and the service is top notch. Our server/ bartender Cole was amazing and went out of his way to take care of us. Whitefish here is just delicious and one of the reasons we came back. Bread was hot and fresh and we had the escargot with it and it was superb. Just an all around good experience.