We went camping at Bruce Peninsula Park in September, the week after Labour Day. The crowds were…read morenot horrible but I would expect the park to busier during summer months. The topography of Bruce is absolutely incredible, with its large cliffs and turquoise blue water. We did numerous hikes, all of which were well maintained. Will definitely be back!

This one is a hard one. If you rate it on beauty it's a definite five star. But the crowds, you…read moreall. It's terrible. And I was there in June before the real crowd begins. They just ruin it. It also depends on what you think a national park should be. As far as my opinion, it should be viewing beautiful sights and seeing animals. Serenity. This is not that. At all. If you think a national park should be a splash down water park, you're gonna love it. But you've got people walking the trails yelling at each other. You have people playing music loudly on the trails, as if they need their own personal theme song guiding them on their way. I even saw a Québécois stranger holding a dog in one hand, little child in another, walking in sandals at the Grotto on slick rock formations, jumping from one to the next. It was a disaster waiting to happen. It truly was an unpleasant experience. Look, the park tries to manage it. You have to reserve spots at both the Grotto and Halfway Log Dump. You have to pay a substantial fee to reserve as well. There are checkpoints going in like you're at Panmunjom on the Korean border. But it doesn't matter. There are still too many people. I think it is just too close to Toronto. My recommendation to anyone wanting a more peaceful national park experience would be to go to northern Ontario and visit Pukaskwa. Or even Lake Superior Provincial Park. They are both what I would want out of a park. I hate saying this, but I'd avoid the peninsula altogether.

Absolutely amazing park, by far the most beautiful place in Ontario. We stayed at Lake George…read morecampground and did 3 hikes incl. the famous "Crack" and then rented a canoe for a day and went all the way to OSA lake and back. If you want to visit the park, plan far in advance, especially for summer months. Most sites are booked 6 months in advance. Bring sturdy hiking boots, especially for the "Crack" hike, there is a lot of climbing and jumping from rock to rock. Also, bring your own firewood, the one they sell in the park is wet and rotten, cut from the fallen trees. The only place you can buy dry firewood nearby is Killarney outfitters but it costs a ridiculous $16+tax for the bag of firewood that will last you for 2-3 hours.

Beautiful grounds and a slice of Canadiana about 4 hours north of the city (expect shoddy wifi)…read more Stayed two night on the campgrounds steps from the lake where you can star faze in the evening after a late night dinner on the BBQ. You also have several options for hiking, we went to Granite Ridge across the highway where yoynare rewarded with splendid views of landscapes and vista's of Georgian Bay. Definately a great option away for the city, but don't forget to reserve your spot early! -Zuk

Nothing really compares to the uniqueness of a national park... not like I've been to many, but I…read morehad an excellent time here. We went in the summer and it was a 2.5 - 3 hrs drive but it took us much longer since we took the motorcycle and had to take breaks. The trails were fun and they let us experience them for free since we didn't hog up a parking spot! We met a family going there to do some camping and were surprised to see a few people we knew from Toronto there to do some photography work. The beach there is really nice, the water was very clear but looked freezing since it was early summer when we went there. There's no soft sands, the beach bed is scattered with rocks but it makes the hike a little more difficult (just for fun) - but there are easier trails too. This is an excellent place to take your wife/girlfriend to impress her or show your kids the wildnerness. My boyfriend has suggested this place to his guy friends several times already. Great place to experience nature first-hand and not have to go too far from the city. Also, it's not crowded like Wasaga Beach and much more natural.

Spectacular views. The park is well maintained and it looks like a lot of work went into it…read morerecently. The trails are well maintained and easy to navigate. Most of the trails are suitable for the less-fit among us or children, however things get a little hairy on the coast line. We were able to navigate our dog through it fine, but even had to pick him up to lift him off/onto some big rocks near the grotto. The camping situation is decent. We stayed in the Tamarak section and there was a lot of privacy between the sites. Be forewarned though, there are vault toilets. There is running water for a sink by the toilets and the watering spickets. There are no showers! Sites come with a fire pit, an over-the-fire grill, and two picnic tables. Another word of caution: you have to get a pass from the park office in order to park and go to the grotto. We camped, so we were able to hike to the grotto (also it was the quiet season still) however it is my understanding that they often turn people away once parking is full (and it sounds like that happens frequently on the weekends). So try to be flexible about your schedule and plan out other things to do/see in the area during your stay on the peninsula.

one of the better parks I have been to, but the orientation is a bit weird…read more the park is literally split up by the falls with no choice but to walk all the way around if you want to see the park on both sides. the park it self is very beautiful during all times of the year, and in the summer time is very popular for swimming, with people diving off of some of the falls that have formed. this location is also great for walking and for just seeing nature at its best, wildlife and the forestry. bring some food to feed either the fish or the ducks or both! parking is enforced at this park pretty strictly, when we entered there was a ranger inspecting vehicles, and when we were leaving same thing. pretty happy I came here, and I would love to come back, especially in the fall or even the winter months.

You can get all the information about the area and plan your trip here. You can also purchase your…read moreannual pass here, which it doesn't seem you can purchase at the machines. The people are very polite and nice. Even when we needed a band aid they were so kind and gentle in taking care. The place has a kid area to play and wait. There is a museum that tells you of the area. The washrooms were closed but there were port-o-potties outside. There is a water refill station inside. It's a short walk to the lookout tower which is a must but it is many steps up. The one thing I wish was better was the gift shop.

Really lovely hike, extremely green & beautifully maintained, moderate level of skill, traversing…read morebolders, moss and caves. Not a long hike. (Less than an hour) Privately owned land by same family for generations. Lovely Picnic spot however Please Please be respectful and don't leave any Trash. They supply many receptacles & even Johnny on the spot, at entrance to your hike. This was the spot for 2 Hollywood movies. Pretty Kool to recognize the shots in the movies. Would highly recommend creating a stay of a couple hours & looking over Georgian Bay. Sensational Photos

One of the recommended spots to visit were the caves here in Lion's Head. I had heard some cool…read morethings about it and definitely wanted to check it out. The entrance was pretty easy to find, and once you park your car you just go and pay the $10 fee and sign the waiver. The trail itself was pretty straight forward, as it followed rocks and looped around so you really only had to go in one direction. It can be a bit tough to get through some sections of the trail, so they will lend you some flashlights and walking sticks to help you out. The caves were pretty cool, nice and big with many caves throughout the trail. The caves are free to explore at your own risk, so you can essentially go anywhere within the caves as long as you are comfortable. These are mostly just bigger caves made from giant rocks, but they do not lead anywhere or go through. You mostly go in, take a look, then come back out. It was still pretty sweet, as some of the caves did go in pretty deep. After all the caves, there is another trail to the side that takes you up to a lookout point. An easier hike with a cool view, as it looks out to the water. Definitely an awesome thing to check out if you're into exploring and climbing around. A cool spot to hit up if you're up in Bruce County.

The Inglis Falls is about 200km from Toronto, almost a 2 hour drive. The nearest small town is Owen…read moreSound. The falls has a parking fee of 10$. There is no park meter, instead a park ranger (college kid) was collecting the fees. We found out that if there is day light savings and if you come after 7pm, you can park for free. The water fall is a quick walk down from the parking on a short board walk. You don't have to put too much effort to see the falls, not a hike at all. If you want you could go on the 2.9km loop around the dam structure. The falls view was great and the woods, the trees were awesome to look at. If you are not hiking, the maximum time you would spend here is less than 1hr. Combine your trip with the other falls nearby, Eugenia Falls, Indian Falls and you can also catch some good restaurants in Owen Sound.

made a detour to come and see the falls. an hour detour…read more.. worth it, absolutely worth it, although I would call it short and sweet. when I came here, I was in a bit of a time crunch, kinda got lost, and running out of daylight is a bad combination. however, the area is absolutely beautiful as I visited the park during the fall months and was taken away by all of the colors of the forestry, and the volume of water at the falls. parking is free and a lot of it, and there is no bus that comes here, or makes a visit. I will be back, because I want to take a day and explore some of the trails that are available to explore, not entirely sure if you can walk down to the bottom of the falls, but some people were climbing over the walls to actually rock climb down...not interested personally. can't wait...

A beautiful beach and definitely a must to visit when the tide is out. You can walk a great…read moredistance in only inches of water. They have a long boardwalk that wraps around the marshland, with a a couple small lookout platforms. Dog friendly park, and a fairly large parking lot. Parking is pricey ($34) at the end of day and off season. That was a bit off-putting, but there isn't much else to do in the area. Bring some snacks, chairs, tunes, and just enjoy the view.

Beautiful beach with picnic tables, clean & modernized washrooms. Parking is on the other side of…read morethe road.

Since the nearest parking to the Grotto was unavailable and completely booked for the upcoming 3…read moreweeks, we figured it would be fun to do the 2 hour hike to the Grotto from here. Upon arrival, we were told the parking was full and that it was better to come back 2-3 hours later. We turned around, drove for about 10 minutes and then came back to give our phone number to the employee so he could call us if any spots opened up. He immediately told us that it was OK for us to enter, since we were from Quebec and we drove about 9 hours to get to this place. Thank you to Jeff, the employee at the front desk for answering all of our questions, being very friendly and extremely helpful by letting us in!!!! The hike was totally worth it, the views are breathtaking, although you cannot enter the Grotto due to COVID. It was very relaxing, the water is at a lovely temperature as well, it is possible to swim on a sunnier day (just be careful because the rocks are slippery). There are bathrooms at the beginning of the trail. Bring your food with you, as well as water bottles since it's impossible to fill them up onsite.

i have camped across Canada and this is the stupidest campground I have encountered, private,…read moremunicipal, or provincially run. First, a 40 min wait in line to get the permit only to be told the I have to leave the campground to fill the water tank at the dumping station. No sign to indicate this outside the campground. Then a "ban" on alcohol and cannabis outside specific hours. (Not to mention a total "ban" on holiday weekends. They can't provide appropriate security so responsible adults suffer. The showers are ridiculous. You get to press the button twice for a weak stream of tepid water. And there is only one shower facility for the entire place. The site assigned is extremely small even though they claim it is suitable for my size trailer. Be very cautious with their website information! The setting is glorious. Well worth a day trip but you would be better at a provincial or private campground. This one is awful.