Places to stay · Bruce Peninsula
A place to stay near Bruce Peninsula National Park
Red Bay Lodge is 40 minutes (60 km) south of the Bruce Peninsula National Park entrance. We’re in the woods in South Bruce Peninsula, not inside the park, which makes us a base: a day in the park, then home to a campfire and a cabin.
40 min
(60 km) south of the park entrance
50 min
to Tobermory
25 min
to Lion’s Head
25 min
to Sauble Beach
From Red Bay, Tobermory, Sauble Beach and Lion’s Head are all day trips.
§ 01Things to do
What to do near the park
The Grotto
The park’s iconic stop.
Go when it’s quieter
Visit the park in fall, spring or winter for the scenery without the crowds.
Tobermory and the shipwrecks
Boat tours to the shipwrecks, the Big Tub Lighthouse and the Georgian Bay coast.
Tobermory from the lodgeCamp on Flowerpot Island
Prefer a tent to a hotel? You can camp in Fathom Five National Marine Park on Flowerpot Island, but reservations fill up quickly. If you find a single night, take it.
§ 02The lodge
Why stay at Red Bay
- 15 cabins in the woods, named after the trees around them, plus 8 lodge rooms.
- 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
Or start at everything to do on the Bruce, the cabins or all lodging.
Good to know
How far is Red Bay Lodge from Bruce Peninsula National Park?
It is about 40 minutes (60 km) by car, south of the park entrance. The map gives the route.
Is the national park busy in summer?
It can be. The park is quieter in fall, spring and winter, so ask us about dates outside the summer.
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.
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.