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Cruising :: Itineraries :: Power Boating - Cross Georgian Bay

Power Boating - Cross Georgian Bay (9 - 10 Days)


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Day 1

Please note – for more information on marinas, please see the Ontario Marine Operators website.  The Ports Cruising Guide Georgian Bay edition is an invaluable resource while traveling by boat in the Georgian Bay region and can be purchased online or at Georgian Bay marinas.
Travel from Midland or Penetanguishene today, stopping for the night at Beckwith Island, before going the distance to the Bruce Peninsula tomorrow.

Distance:
Midland/Penetanguishene to Beckwith Island (approximately 15 nautical miles)

Day 2

Cross the Bay, traveling to Wingfield Basin, a protected anchorage within the Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve.  Ashore, you will find the Cabot Head Lighthouse and Museum within a short walking distance. View the artifacts in the restored keeper’s dwelling and climb to the lantern room for a view over Georgian Bay.  (Open May 1 to Thanksgiving weekend, 9am – sunset).

Distance:
BeckwithIsland to Wingfield Basin (approximately 56 nautical miles)

Things to Do:

  • Cabot Head Lighthouse & Museum
    PO Box 233, Lions Head
    Location: Located at Cabot Head. Turn East off Hwy 6 onto Dyers Bay Rd. Follow through Dyers Bay and bear right for the shore road to Cabot Head - follow it to the end. (Please use caution when driving through Dyers Bay).
    P. 1-800-268-3838
    http://www.cabothead.ca

Day 3

Stop in Tobermory today and do some exploring.  This quaint village is a great place to stop and stock up, and check out the local attractions.    Unfortunately low water levels of recent years have made Flowerpot Island inaccessible to pleasure craft.  Instead you can take a glass bottom boat cruise to the island, where you can disembark and hike the trail to the former lighthouse keeper’s quarters, passing the sea stack “flowerpots” along the way.   Back ashore, hike the Bruce Trail from the terminus cairn on the south side of the harbour to the Parks Canada Visitor Centre, where you can learn about the history of the area, and climb thelookout tower for a bird’s eye view of Georgian Bay.

Distance:
Wingfield Basin to Tobermory (approximately 16 nautical miles)

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Things to Do:

  • Flowerpot Island
    Tobermory
  • Parks Canada Visitor Centre
    PO Box 189, Tobermory
    Location: 7374 Highway 6 (on Alexandra Street off Codrington Street)
    P. 519-596-2233
    http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/on/bruce/ne/ne01_E.asp
  • Parks Canada Visitor Centre Lookout Tower
    7374 Highway 6 , Tobermory
    Location: 7374 Highway 6 (on Alexandra St off of Codrington St)
    P. 519-596-2233

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Day 4

Set your sights on Killarney today, a quaint fishing village along the north shore of Georgian Bay.  Once ashore, begin exploring.  Plan to spend some time canoeing, kayaking or hiking in Killarney Provincial Park the jewel of the Ontario Parks.  Killarney Outfitters offers daytrips and half daytrips.  Be sure to stop by Herbert Fisheries Mr. Perch for their amazing whitefish.  You’ll find them in the red bus located directly on the dock.

Distance:
Tobermory to Killarney (approximately 46 nautical miles)

Accommodation Options:

  • Killarney Mountain Lodge
    Village of Killarney, Killarney
    Directions: In the Village of Killarney
    P. 1-800-461-1117
    http://www.killarney.com

Dining Options:

  • Herbert Fisheries Mister Perch
    21 Channel Street,, Killarney
    P. 705-287-2214
  • Killarney Mountain Lodge
    Killarney
    P. 1-800-461-1117
    http://www.killarney.com

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Day 5

Back to the beautiful Bruce Peninsula today, and a stop over at Wingfield Basin, before heading further south tomorrow. 

Distance:
Killarney to Wingfield Basin (approximately 46 nautical miles)

Day 6

Arriving in Lion’s Head today, you’ll be greated by a pretty little village with the limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment in the background.  The marina is home to the Lion’s Head Lighthouse, a replica lighthouse built by local highschool students in 1983, from the plans for the original lighthouse which was built in 1903.  The Bruce Trail runs through town, offering hiking for enthusiasts, and there is a town beach complete with playground.

Distance:
Wingfield Basin to Lion’s Head (approximately 16 nautical miles)

Accommodation Options:

Dining Options:

  • Marydale's
    76 Main Street,, Lion's Head
    P. 519-793-4224
  • Lion's Head Inn
    8 Helen Street,, Lion's Head
    P. 519-793-4601
    http://www.lionsheadinn.ca

Things to Do:

  • Bruce Trail
    Bruce Peninsula Section - Wiarton to Tobermory
    Location: See trail map for details - White Blazes are main trail, Blue Blazes are side trails
    P. 905-529-6821 / P. 1-800-665-4453
    http://www.brucetrail.org
  • Lion's Head Beach
    Lion's Head
  • Lion's Head Lighthouse & Marina
    Lion's Head
    Location: Take Cty Rd 9 east off Hwy 6. Turn left and follow the signs to the harbour
    P. 1-800-268-3838
    http://www.explorethebruce.com/bruce_lighthouses/lions_head.cfm

Day 7

Make your way back to Beckwith Island today, and make it your resting spot on your way to Beausoleil Island tomorrow.

Distance:
Lion’s Head to Beckwith Island (approximately 53 nautical miles)

Day 8

Make your way to Beausoleil Island today, home of the Georgian Bay Islands National Park.  This park is accessible by water only, and offers camping, hiking, swimming and park interpretation for overnighters as well as daytrippers.  Pick up a visitor’s guide at any of the docks within the park for all the information.  Beausoleil Island features several docks to choose from for the night.  Tie up and spend the rest of the day exploring.

Distance:
Beckwith to Beausoleil Island (approximately 15 nautical miles)

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Day 9

Return to Midland or Penetanguishene today, and spend some time visiting these historical communities before making your way home.

Distance:
Beausoleil Island to Midland/Penetanguishene (approximately 6-10 nautical miles depending on location)

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