How long does it take to hike the Bruce Peninsula?
Planning your End-to-End An End-to-End is the completion of the entire main Bruce Trail on foot. At 900 km long, this journey can be done over 30 days or several years depending on how you’d like to approach it.
How long is the peninsula section of the Bruce Trail?
98.6-mile
Head out on this 98.6-mile point-to-point trail near South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 41 h 8 min to complete.
How much is parking at Tobermory?
Daily
* | Adult | $8.50 |
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* | Senior | $7.25 |
* | Youth | free |
* | Family/Group | $16.75 |
* | Commercial Group, per person | $7.25 |
Do you need a park pass for Tobermory?
Residents will be required to provide identification and vehicle ownership to acquire parking passes. If you require more than two (2) parking passes, additional resident passes can be purchased for a fee of $50.00 per season. Non-resident parking passes are also available at a fee of $100 per season.
Are there moose in the Bruce Peninsula?
It’s primarily a backcountry area. Bears won’t have gone into their dens yet, in fact they’d probably be out fattening up for the winter right about now. But there are no moose on the Bruce Peninsula.
Is the Bruce Trail free?
Access is free for through-hikers, or those accessing the Bruce Trail through these CAs on foot. BTC members must still pay fees for vehicle access / parking and/or use of facilities. Conservation Areas covered: Devil’s Punch Bowl.
Are there rattlesnakes in Bruce Peninsula?
Ontario’s only venomous snake, the Massasauga rattlesnake, is active on the Bruce Peninsula from early spring until late fall. The Massasauga is shy and prefers to hide or retreat from danger rather than attack. If threatened, it may shake its tail as a warning and only strike as a last resort if it cannot escape.
Are there bears in Bruce Peninsula?
There are an estimated 85,000-105,000 black bears in the province. Black bears on the Bruce Peninsula represent a genetically isolated population, due to the fragmented geography of the area.
Where do you park to hike the Bruce Trail?
Parking (Trail Access) There are over 300 access points where the Bruce Trail crosses a road, marked with a Bruce Trail Access Sign. Parking is often nearby. These parking / access points are indicated in: The Bruce Trail Reference.
Do you need a reservation for Bruce Peninsula National Park?
Reservations are required for parking at the Grotto from April 30 to October 31 and Halfway Log Dump June 17 to September 5. The Georgian Bay shoreline including the Grotto, Halfway Log Dump and surrounding trails is a popular area of the park. A visit to these locations requires you to plan ahead.