4-Day Trip: July 9-12, 2025
https://www.shorttrips.ca/manitoulin-4d-tobermory.html
Embark on a mesmerizing 4-day adventure exploring the essence of Ontario's iconic destinations. Our journey will begin in Manitoulin Island where you will start by diving deeper into Manitoulin's soul with an immersive all-day guided bus and walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Traverse the landscapes where nature and culture converge, and visit the Wiikwemikoong First Nation Unceded Territory, where a poignant cultural tour awaits, including a visit to a residential school, offering a profound understanding of the island's heritage.
Our adventure carries on with a picturesque cruise across the majestic Georgian Bay aboard the iconic Chi-Cheemaun ferry. Later that afternoon, dive into the art of traditional fire-building using tools like flint and steel and relax by the glowing campfire while enjoying some classic campfire snacks.
The next day is our visit to Tobermory, renowned for its glass-bottom boats offering a captivating glimpse into the sunken shipwrecks of Fathom Five National Marine Park. Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Flowerpot Island before we start driving back towards Toronto.
Join us on this meticulously crafted tour, where every moment unfolds a new chapter in Ontario's rich tapestry of history and natural wonders.
PICKUP LOCATIONS:
8:00 AM Mississauga Carpool Lot
8:15 AM Mississauga McDonalds
9:00 AM York Mills Station
9:40 AM Vaughan Carpool Lot
INCLUSIONS:
🚎Round trip transportation on highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
🏨2 nights accommodation at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre.
🏨1 night accommodation at the Inn On The Bay, Owen Sound.
🍳3 hot breakfasts, welcome dinner on first night, and two boxed lunches.
⛴️Glass bottom boat cruise in Tobermory to explore the shipwrecks and get an excellent view of the Big Tub Lighthouse before arriving at Flowerpot Island.
🏝️Permit fee for Flowerpot Island included.
⛰️Free time to explore and hike the trails on the island and get close up pics of the Flowerpot pillars or lighthouse.
🌊Guided bus & walking tour of Manitoulin Island with a local tour guide.
🗻Cultural tour & experience at the Wiikwemikoong First Nation Unceded Territory with local tour guide including visit to residential school.
🔥Guided fire building and campfire experience at Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre included.
🛒Visit to French River Trading Post included.
🥾Visit to Bridal Veil Falls & Kagawong Village. Hike the trail to Kagawong Village from Bridal Veil Falls (optional).
👩🏽✈️Escorted with ShortTrips.ca tour director.
💰All tips & taxes included.
To book over the phone, please call (866)208-2950
For more info or to reserve your seats online, visit:
https://www.shorttrips.ca/manitoulin-4d-tobermory.html
LEARN MORE - Manitoulin Island:
The island's most beautiful and scenic waterfall, adored by visitors and locals alike, the Bridal Veil Falls are near the town of Kagawong. You can admire the beauty of the waterfalls from the top of the falls, or walk down to the base where many visitors enjoy a refreshing dip in the water!
While in Kagawong you will also have the opportunity to explore the village's cute little lighthouse, the waterfront with a beach & marina or visit Manitoulin Chocolate Works, makers of delicious handcrafted chocolates.
LEARN MORE - Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory: The Unceded Journey is a transformational tour where you will experience the true history of Manitoulin Island and learn how Wiikwemikong came to be Canada’s only officially recognized Unceded Territory. This unique learning experience reveals the truth from the first Residential School on the Great Lakes and Northern Ontario’s oldest catholic church. Includes stops at historic sites including 1836 Treaty historic site, Holy Cross Mission Ruins (Catholic Church and residential school site), and Smith Bay trading site.
LEARN MORE - Tobermory, Fathom Five National Marine Park: The clear blue waters around Tobermory hold deep secrets of the ships that sailed through unforgiving darkness and too close to shore and were claimed by the lake. Today 22 of these barges, steamers and schooners lie shipwrecked off the coast of Tobermory in this underwater graveyard known as the Fathom Five National Marine Park.
We will be taking a narrated boat trip on a boat with a flat glass bottom so you can see what lies underneath as we are transported from Tobermory to Flower Pot Island and then back from the island to Tobermory.
LEARN MORE - Flowerpot Island:
Accessible only by boat, just 6.5 kilometers off the coast of Tobermory lies Flowerpot Island, one of Canada’s most fascinating natural attractions. A trip to Flowerpot Island is one of the best experiences in Fathom Five National Marine Park! The island is famous for its natural "flowerpot" rock pillars, caves, historic light station and rare plants.
LEARN MORE - Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre: The Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre (BOEC), nestled near Wiarton, Ontario, is a 320-acre facility dedicated to providing high-quality, curriculum-driven outdoor and environmental education experiences. Situated within the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the BOEC's location offers rich natural features, including forests, meadows, and wetlands, providing an ideal setting for immersive outdoor learning.
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