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Unobstructed view of the Indian Head Cove - Bruce Peninsula Traverse, Canada
Unobstructed view of the Indian Head Cove  | Pete Heck
Take in sweeping views over the bay’s blue waters - Bruce Peninsula Traverse, Canada
Take in sweeping views over the bay’s blue waters  | Pete Heck
Immerse yourself in nature’s vibrant beauty - Bruce Peninsula Traverse, Canada
Immerse yourself in nature’s vibrant beauty  | Pete Heck
Beautiful rocky shoreline along the Bruce Trail - Bruce Peninsula Traverse, Canada
Beautiful rocky shoreline along the Bruce Trail  | Pete Heck
Ancient rock formations at Flowerpot Island near Tobermory - Bruce Peninsula Traverse, Canada
Ancient rock formations at Flowerpot Island near Tobermory

Bruce Peninsula Traverse

Accommodated and fully-supported guided hike

Canada
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 15 reviews

7 Days from

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Trip Code: BRU
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Essential Information
Duration
  • 7 Days
Activities
  • 5 days guided hiking
Accommodation
  • 6 nights b&b or hotel
Meals
  • 5 Lunches
  • 3 Breakfasts
Difficulty Grading  
5 / 10

Moderate

Carbon Footprint  

21kg of CO2-e PP per day

(123kg of CO2-e PP entire trip)

Trip highlights

  • Explore the front and backcountry of Bruce Peninsula National Park
  • Hike atop the UNESCO-designated Niagara Escarpment
  • Enjoy endless cliff-top views
  • Dip your toes into Georgian Bay's inviting crystal-clear turquoise waters
  • View shipwrecks on a glass-bottom ride to Flower Pot Island in Fathom Five National Marine Park
  • Walk through fairy-tale like forests of moss-covered boulders and lush foliage
  • Test your identification skills with up to 43 species of orchids, 23 species of ferns, and 300 bird species

Overview

The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest and longest marked footpath, measuring over 890km (550miles) from Niagara to Tobermory, following the magnificent Niagara Escarpment - a UNESCO World Biosphere reserve. This extensive guided itinerary covers what many hikers claim to be the most spectacular section of the trail: The final stage from Wiarton to Tobermory, covering the Bruce Peninsula from end to end. Each day on the trail affords endless outstanding coastal views perched high atop cliffs and along rocky beaches, looking out across the crystal-clear turquoise waters of Georgian Bay. You will swear that you are exploring Caribbean shorelines! With limited accommodation options, we've carefully selected our hotels, and have combined these cozy stays with a friendly guide and transfer service. Your luggage is transferred as needed as well, leaving you free to enjoy the trail with only a light daypack.

Itinerary

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You will be picked up in Toronto at approximately 1:30pm from a pre-set meeting location unless you arrive on your own directly to Sauble Beach. Please advise us of your arrival details well in advance of your trip to coordinate your joining point. From Toronto, you will be transferred to the small town of Sauble Beach where your guide will arrange to meet you. Sauble Beach, as the second longest freshwater beach in the world, is world famous and features 7km of white sands. Check into your trendy accommodation and enjoy a 5-minute walk to the beach or to any the towns delightful restaurants, pubs, bakeries, or hidden gems. Don't miss the renowned sunset views in the evening.

Meals: Nil

After breakfast in town, it's a short drive to the Sydney Bay trail access point. From here, our hike follows the trail closely along the scarp edge and enjoys ever-changing views of Sydney Bay. It's a pleasant walk through a succession of forests. We descend a couple of wooden ladders before emerging into quiet Hope Bay. Return to Sauble Beach at the end of the day.

Meals: L

Today's walk takes you along the main trail and around Cape Dundas to pretty Rush Cove. Explore Magazine has listed the Cape Dundas Loop as one of Canada's 8 'essential routes', and you will soon find out why! Highlights of the day include glacial potholes, rare open alvar, walking along the base of the rocky escarpment, and large, moss-covered boulders that create an other-worldly and magical forest environment. Rush Cove is a lovely spot to end the day. Enjoy the rocky shore before your pick-up and return to Sauble Beach.

Meals: L

We head out today for the hike that some claim to be the highlight of the peninsula – the Lion's Head Loop. This section has plenty of ups and downs, exposed tree roots, and rocky pathways. You will be rewarded with dramatic views from the exposed cliff-tops at Gun Point and postcard-perfect Lion's Head Lookout. Take in the spectacular coastal view of the limestone cliffs plunging in the turquoise waters of the Georgian Bay, be in awe by the biodiversity of the Niagara escarpment and its lush forest, and now you know why this is a 'must-do' on any hiker's list. Tonight we bring you to a lovely waterfront hotel in Tobermory.

Meals: L

You can't visit Tobermory without taking a trip to Fathom Five Marine National Park and the famous Flowerpot Island. The adventure begins with an excursion on a glass-bottom boat, taking us over shipwrecks and past lighthouses to the islands. In the morning, our guide leads the way to explore the Flowerpot Island trails and its namesake, 'the flowerpots.' Admire these outlying stacks of escarpment cliffs that stand a short distance from the island, most with vegetation (including trees) still growing on them. Return to Tobermory after lunch and see the mainland section of Fathom Five National Marine Park next. Here, the main trail joins the Burnt Point Loop overlooking the park's offshore islands. You also have the option to relax and explore the town this afternoon.

Meals: B,L

Today's section of the main trail is short, giving you time to enjoy Bruce Peninsula National Park's many highlights, lakes, and geologic features. You and your guide will hike to and from the main parking lot at the Head of Trails access point. The views along this section are meant to be among the best on the entire peninsula. Within the park, the main highlights are Indian Head Cove, the Natural Arch, and the 'must-see' Grotto – An impressive cave on the shore with sunlight from the outside revealing a brilliant blue underwater tunnel on the inside. It is easy to lose track of time exploring this spectacular section of beautiful rocky shore and the majestic caves. We conclude the day with a drive back to your accommodation and group dinner for the last night with your hiking friends.

Meals: B,L

After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel at 9am and transferred back to a pre-set point of departure in Toronto. Please advise us of your intended departure details well in advance of your trip to coordinate your departure point.

Meals: B

Ready to start your adventure?

1 scheduled departure between 23 May 2027 and 23 May 2027.

  • Departs 23 May 2027 – ends 29 May 2027 (7 days)
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What's included?

Included

  • 3 breakfasts, 5 lunches
  • 6 nights in hotels, generally with private facilities, on a double occupancy basis
  • Licensed wilderness guide
  • All transfers during the trip beginning from the initial meeting point
  • Emergency equipment for use with first aid and communications
  • Flowerpot Island boat tour pass
  • Park entry fees

Not included

  • Travel to and from Toronto (beside transfers listed as inclusions as per the itinerary)
  • Meals where not indicated
  • Travel insurance
  • Applicable taxes of 13% when booking made in North America

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Reviews (15)

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The Bruce Peninsula is a lovely area with many different hiking trails, all different and with amazing views. Excellent guide who knows the trails and the hidden areas, as well as the history and geography of the area. Good accommodation and a nice mix of the three areas where we stayed.

Ruth Swyers|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
21 Jun 2026
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I had an amazing trip! Everything went very smoothly, and our guide, Muffy, was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Even though there was a lot of hiking, I felt relaxed and well taken care of throughout the journey. I truly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend it.

Shu-Yuan Liu|Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
21 Jun 2026
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I highly recommend the Bruce Peninsula to Canadians that live outside Ontario. It is a little known Canadian gem.

Jo-Ann Schwartzenberger|Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
19 Jun 2026
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We travelled with a couple of very experienced trail guides and I appreciated they information they could share along the way. Accommodations were very good to excellent. Breakfast at one location (two mornings) lacked much in the way of protein and could have used more gluten-free options.

Overall a great experience.

Virginia Colling|ON, Canada
10 Oct 2025
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Outstanding leaders. Great accommodations. Beautiful and interesting location. Trail footing was unexpectedly difficult, however.

Bruce Scott|Sulphur, KY
10 Oct 2025
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Bettina Charpentier|BC, Canada
6 Oct 2025
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While the accommodations were mostly fine, there was very little detail about who would be leading hikes, when and where we were to meet up, and form of transportation. The guide was very knowledgeable about trails and trail building.

Louis Kurtz Jr|KY, United States
6 Oct 2025
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Trip was great other than mix up with shuttle to start the trip. I was told I needed to be in downtown Toronto (1 hr 15mins & $$) for the pick up, when I actually could have been picked up at home. We came within TWO minutes of my house on the way!!

Janet Tremblay|ON, Canada
1 Oct 2025
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Friendly guides and driver, nice accommodations and wonderful views of the escarpment and Georgian Bay. Would have appreciated: a) the fact that our tour guide was available to meet on our first night of arrival and we didn't know; b) knowing when pickups would be before tour started, c) more variety in the lunches (even though they were more than adequate) on the first 4 days of hiking.

Alphonse Bernard|MB, Canada
30 Sep 2025

Extra trip info

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Hotels

Accommodation on this trip consists of 3-star hotels. All have been chosen for their convenient locations, local character, and quality. The trip price is based on 2 people per room. Please indicate if you prefer to share a bed, or have separate beds. A single supplement is available for those wishing to secure their own rooms, subject to availability.

Expect diverse and occasionally rugged or uneven terrain

With its white cliffs and green vegetation, the Bruce Peninsula covers the northernmost section of the Bruce Trail and features some remote hiking sections with a mix of forest and coastal vantage points. Terrain on the trail consists of well-defined trails with some exposed roots to limestone surfaces. Hikers will encounter light to moderate elevation changes over undulating terrain and high cliffs overlooking Georgian Bay. In order for hikers to remain sure-footed, we recommend using hiking poles and appropriate hiking boots for potentially slippery terrain in adverse weather conditions. Expect light to moderate winds at scattered openings in the forested terrain and while hiking near the more coastal sections.

Every departure date advises whether the date is confirmed, and roughly how full it is. Here is what each one means.

Is the departure confirmed?

Guaranteed to go This departure has reached its minimum number and will run.
It is the point travellers should wait for before booking any non-refundable flights.
Close to guaranteed This appears only when a date is close to reaching minimum numbers. If it shows 1 or 2 to guaranteed, book as a pair on a date needing two and it reaches its minimum. Your booking confirms the date for everybody already booked.

How full is the date I am looking at?

Space is filling or Space is filling fast This date has bookings and places are still open. Filling fast means limited spots available, so don't leave your decision too late.
Closing soon Down to its last few places, or close enough to departure that we are finalising numbers. Still bookable online.
Closed Not bookable online - either full, or inside the notice we need to arrange permits, flights and logistics. Ask us anyway, you never know!

Availability questions answered

Will this trip actually go ahead, or could it be cancelled?

If a date shows Guaranteed to go, it runs regardless of further bookings.

What does 2 to guarantee mean?

It means two travellers are enough to confirm the departure. It could be 2 more to add to the group, or the date only needs 2 people to run. Either way, if you book for two people, the date will become guaranteed to run.

What happens if my departure does not reach minimum numbers?

You will know the status before you book. Every date on this page is labelled, and dates marked “Guaranteed to go” are running regardless of further bookings. Where a date has not reached its minimum we either offer a surcharge to operate for a smaller group size so it can still run, or we cancel it. We contact you directly either way.

Will I get my money back if you cancel a departure?

If we cancel a departure due to not meeting minimum trip numbers, you receive a full refund of everything you have paid us less any non recoverable costs, where insurance may cover you. We cannot refund money committed elsewhere – additional non refundable deposits advised at the time of booking, flights, visas, vaccinations, gear - which is why it is worth waiting for “Guaranteed to go” before booking other arrangements around this trip date. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before you book.

Why can't I book some dates online?

Each trip closes online a set time before departure. Permits, internal flights and hut or campsite bookings all have to be arranged before we take payment. Call or enquire as it might still be possible to organise last minute places.

The date I want is closed. What are my options and why does it say to enquire?

Cancellations happen and places do open up on closed dates, so it is worth being on our list. We can also tell you which nearby date on the same trip has space, which is usually the faster route.

None of these dates suit me. Can you run this trip on another date?

Yes, as a private departure. We can run this trip on a date you choose, for your own group - family, friends, a club, or in many cases, just for the two of you. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will build it around that.

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