Fueling the Fun: A Guide to the Restaurants of Tobermory After a long day of exploring all the natural beauty Tobermory has to offer, you may find yourself in need of an answer to the all important question: What’s for dinner? Whether you’re looking for a small pick-me-up or a meal to fuel your adventures, […]

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The Best Time to Visit Tobermory in 2026 (Month-by-Month Guide) People ask us this question constantly, from the booking inquiry emails that land in our inbox every January to the couples leaning over our front desk wondering if they picked the right weekend. When is the best time to visit Tobermory? The honest answer is: it […]

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Beyond The Grotto: 7 Beautiful Places to Explore in Tobermory Most visitors come to Tobermory with the same bucket list: The Grotto, Flowerpot Island, a boat tour, and a hike to one of the area’s famous lookouts. And while those attractions are absolutely worth visiting, some of the Bruce Peninsula’s most memorable experiences happen away […]

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Tobermory After Dark: Stargazing, UNESCO Biosphere Beauty & Night Sky Adventures in 2026 Most visitors leave when the sun sets. Big mistake. For many travelers, Tobermory is all about daytime adventure, hiking the Bruce Peninsula, visiting Flowerpot Island, exploring Little Tub Harbour, or catching the Chi-Cheemaun ferry. And while those iconic experiences absolutely deserve their […]

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The Chi-Cheemaun Is Back: Your Complete 2026 Guide to the Tobermory Ferry Published by Blue Bay Motel | Your home base on Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario. There’s a moment every spring in Tobermory that signals the season has truly begun. It’s not the first warm weekend or the reopening of the harbour shops. It’s […]

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Why You Should Book Tobermory Now (Before Summer Sells Out) Published by Blue Bay Motel | Your home base on Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory, Ontario. Every spring, the same thing happens. Someone starts planning their Tobermory trip in June, maybe even late May, and discovers that the best accommodation is already gone. Not low on […]

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Spring in Tobermory: The Secret Season Most Visitors Miss Published by Blue Bay Motel | Welcoming guests back to Little Tub Harbour for another season. Most people picture Tobermory in summer. Turquoise water. Boat tours fully loaded with passengers. A lineup stretching out the door of the Sweet Shop. Kids running down Bay Street with […]

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Flowerpot Island 101: Everything You Need to Know for Your Day Trip Published by Blue Bay Motel | Your gateway to Tobermory’s most iconic island adventure. The moment your boat clears the harbour and the turquoise water of Georgian Bay opens up around you, you start to understand what makes Tobermory different from anywhere else […]

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Grotto vs. Indian Head Cove: Which Bruce Peninsula Cave Should You Visit? Published by Blue Bay Motel | Your guide to exploring Tobermory’s most iconic shoreline. The first time you stand on the limestone cliffs above turquoise water at Bruce Peninsula National Park, you understand why people drive hours to get here. The color alone […]

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Shipwreck Hunting in Tobermory: A Complete Guide to Glass Bottom Boat Tours Published by Blue Bay Motel | Your gateway to Tobermory’s maritime history The first time you peer through the glass bottom of a tour boat and see the Sweepstakes, a 19th-century schooner resting twenty feet below the surface, hull remarkably intact, you realize […]

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About Blue Bay MotelWhere Comfort Meets Adventure on Little Tub Harbour Nestled in the heart of Little Tub Harbour, Blue Bay Motel has been welcoming travelers to Tobermory for decades. We’re more than just a place to sleep, we’re your basecamp for exploring the rugged beauty of the Bruce Peninsula, from the famous Grotto to […]

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Parking Made Easy: Your Guide to Hassle-Free Tobermory (And Why Location Matters More Than You Think) Published by Blue Bay Motel | Free parking for guests in the heart of Tobermory Let’s talk about something that nobody includes in their dreamy Tobermory vacation photos: parking. It’s not glamorous. It won’t end up on Instagram. But […]

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Where to Watch the Best Sunsets in Tobermory (Hint: You’re Already in the Right Spot) Published by Blue Bay Motel | Sunset views from Little Tub Harbour There’s something almost spiritual about watching the sun dip below the horizon on Georgian Bay. The sky explodes in shades of coral, amber, and violet, reflecting off water […]

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The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide to Tobermory: What to Know Before You Go Published by Blue Bay Motel | Your home base in Little Tub Harbour Planning your first trip to Tobermory? You’re about to discover why this charming harbour town at the tip of Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula is called the “Caribbean of the North.” With […]

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