Category Anchorages and Harbour Towns

Cruising the Bruce Peninsula Part 2: Cabot Head to Owen Sound

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In Part 1, I covered Tobermory to Wingfield Basin and in this second part I travel from Cabot Head to Owen Sound, with stops at Lion’s Head and Melville Sound. Here is a link to Part 1 if you missed it:

Cruising the Bruce Peninsula Part 1: Tobermory to Wingfield Basin

Part 2:

Departing Wingfield Basin on a beautiful day we round the cape, passing the light station on our starboard, then head south, staying well offshore. The first community we pass is Dyers Bay – a small village with a mix of seasonal and permanent residents. But no amenities or services for boaters here, this is best explored by dinghy.

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Cruising the 30,000 Islands: Canada’s Freshwater Paradise for Boaters! ❤️

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If you’re planning to cruise the 30,000 Islands of Georgian Bay then be sure to check out my article in Canada’s largest national boating magazine – “Canadian Boating”!

Cruising Georgian Bay’s 30,000 Islands: Canada’s Freshwater Paradise for Boaters

Cruising the Bruce Peninsula Part 1: Tobermory to Wingfield Basin

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The Bruce Peninsula, part of the Niagara Escarpment and located in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, divides Georgian Bay from Lake Huron and is both an amazing yet challenging area for boaters to explore.

Last summer we took our time cruising from Tobermory to Owen Sound, touring the rugged shoreline up close, and what an experience it was! In this “Part 1” I cover our travels along the north shore, with stops at Tobermory and Wingfield Basin, including short videos of the escarpment cliffs and basin entrance.

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A Taste of the Bay: A 7 Day Cruise Itinerary from Midland

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During my Toronto Boat Show’s “30,000 Islands” seminar, a common question asked by attendees, especially boaters new to the Bay was “where do you recommend we go?” Well, that’s an easy one for me to answer! Georgian Bay’s eastern coast is an absolute treasure trove of destinations filled with fun activities for boaters, regardless the size or type of vessel!

Wide open water for the good days, secluded tree lined anchorages for the bad; all with great swimming, paddling, fishing, and hiking. Add in stunning sunsets, star-filled night skies, sugary sand beaches, delicious local food, amazing history and you will never want to leave! But how/where to combine all of that into a one week cruise?

To make the ‘where to go/what to do’ part easier, here is my “Taste of the Bay” itinerary which is a “short haul” trip but ticks all of the boxes above. This is ideal for boaters new to the Bay who wish to venture out and try some interesting places plus learn a little about Georgian Bay along the way. And all locations are pet friendly so nobody gets left out on this trip!

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Killarney Bound!

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For boaters starting to plan their summer itineraries, the village of Killarney situated in the NW corner of Georgian Bay is a fantastic destination to visit!

Killarney Channel

The beautiful La Cloche mountains form the backdrop to this charming historical village that has welcomed mariners for more than 200 years. Originally named Shebahonaning – Ojibwe for “canoe passage” – the name was later changed to Killarney shortly after the establishment of a fur trading outpost in 1820. The village is one of the oldest settlements in Canada and in the summer months attracts boaters from all over the Great Lakes.

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