PARKING MAP 

A Paid Parking Program is in effect in Tobermory from May 15 to October 15 each year.

Parking rates: $3.00 per hour or $15.00 per day for Municipal parking lots and on-street parking.

The Parking By-law restricts the number of residential parking passes issued to two (2) per home owner, cottage owner or year round renter at no cost. Specific rules are applicable.

A resident parking pass is designed to offer access to Municipal parking lots and other on-street parking spaces in Tobermory. The pass is only an exemption from paying the parking fee, all other provisions of the Parking By-law apply. Resident parking passes are valid until notifed otherwise, you do not need to renew the pass yearly.

Residents who do not have parking passes from a previous year or have a license plate change can pick up their resident pass at the Municipal Office. Residents will be required to provide identification and vehicle ownership to acquire parking passes.

If you require more than two (2) parking passes, additional resident passes can be purchased for a fee of $50.00 per season.

Non-resident parking passes are also available at a fee of $100 per season.

Please view our map outlining parking limits and Pay and Display locations.

Reservations at Cyprus Lake & Backcountry Campsites

Reservations for Camping at Flowerpot Island

Grotto parking - Reservations online or by phone

The Grotto is a very popular attraction. Parking space is limited and quickly fills up. The time slot parking limits help to ensure there is access to enjoy a Grotto experience. Reservations allow you to plan your trip in advance. 

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/bruce/activ/experiences/grotto/parking

How to get to
FLOWERPOT ISLAND

Please check the various links below for information on local restrictions etc for North Bruce Peninsula:

Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula

 Grey Bruce Public Health website

Assessment Centres

Assessment Centres are open in the Grey Bruce Region to help identify and triage patients with symptoms of COVID-19. 

Tobermory Chamber of Commerce
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Tobermory, Ontario - Wikipedia
Tripadvisor Tobermory

Tobermory is a very popular tourist destination in the summer. Accommodations book fast and early. Restaurants get full. 

BOOK IN ADVANCE - Do not drive up without booking your accommodation for the night. Many nights are fully booked and you may have to drive 1.5 hours to find somewhere to stay. The Bruce Peninsula is a peninsula - and Tobermory is at the top of it. 

BE PREPARED 

• WEAR PROPER FOOTWEAR - Most of the trails in the area are rugged. Hiking shoes are necessary. 
• BRING GARBAGE BAGS WITH YOU - Do not expect there to be garbage cans & bins when you go for a hike. Do NOT leave your garbage in the bush. Be responsible and take your garbage with you. DO NOT leave your diapers in the bush. Take everything out with you.   

DO NOT SPEED - There is one highway to Tobermory and it is now well patrolled by the OPP.  Do Not Speed as you will be fined. There have been 100's of tickets for speeding and stunt driving.