Places to stay · Bruce Peninsula
A place to stay near Tobermory
Red Bay Lodge is not in Tobermory. We’re about 50 minutes south, in the woods in South Bruce Peninsula, and that is the point. Spend the day on the water and the trails at the top of the peninsula, then come back to quiet, a campfire and a cabin.
50 min
drive south of Tobermory
40 min
to Bruce Peninsula National Park
25 min
to Lion’s Head
25 min
to Sauble Beach
It works the other way too. From here the whole peninsula is a day trip: Tobermory, Bruce Peninsula National Park, Lion’s Head, Wiarton, the Bruce Trail and Sauble Beach.
§ 01Things to do
What to do near Tobermory
Georgian Bay and Big Tub Lighthouse
The turquoise water of Georgian Bay and the Big Tub Lighthouse are the classic Tobermory stop.
A boat tour to the shipwrecks
Take a boat tour to see the shipwrecks in the area.
Hike Bruce Peninsula National Park
The park’s trails, and the Grotto, are close to Tobermory.
The park from the lodgeInland: Inglis Falls and the Bruce Trail
Head inland to the Niagara Escarpment for Inglis Falls and the Bruce Trail.
Lion’s Head and Wiarton
Small towns along the coast, each an easy day trip.
Lion’s Head from the lodge§ 02The lodge
Why stay at Red Bay
- 15 cabins in the woods, named after the trees around them.
- A hot breakfast buffet, 8 to 10, is included with your stay.
- Dogs stay free in the cabins.
- Dinner is by reservation, in the lodge.
- A campfire lit at dusk, with the firewood provided.
- Dark skies, and on a clear night, maybe the northern lights.
Other ways to use Red Bay as a base
40 min from the lodge
Near Bruce Peninsula National Park
What to do near the park.
Bruce Peninsula National Park from the lodgeOr start at everything to do on the Bruce, the cabins or all lodging.
Good to know
How far is Red Bay Lodge from Tobermory?
It is about 50 minutes (72 km) by car, south of Tobermory. The map gives the route.
Is breakfast included?
Yes, a breakfast is included with every stay. Hours change through the season, so please ask us for today's hours.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs stay free in our cabins. Pets are not permitted in the lodge rooms or inside the dining room, but they are very welcome on the patio.
Can we just come for dinner?
Yes. Dinner is a chef's menu in the dining lodge, open to everyone, by reservation only. Seats go quickly in the summer. Book on the dinner page: redbay.club/booking.
More questions about getting here and around
More on breakfast, dinner and our policies.
Book 2027 dates
We reopen Friday, May 21, 2027. Pick your dates, or call 519-534-1010.