Places to stay · Bruce Peninsula
A place to stay near Lion's Head
Lion’s Head is a charming village on the Bruce Peninsula, a good day trip for hiking, kayaking and fishing. Red Bay Lodge is 25 minutes (30 km) south-west of the Lookout Trail parking.
25 min
(30 km) from the Lion’s Head Lookout Trail parking
50 min
to Tobermory
40 min
to Bruce Peninsula National Park
25 min
to Sauble Beach
We’re in the woods in Red Bay: a cabin, a campfire at dusk, and Lake Huron sunsets from Red Bay Beach, a short walk away.
§ 01Things to do
What to do near Lion’s Head
The Lookout Trail
The Lion’s Head Lookout Trail parking is 25 minutes (30 km) from the lodge.
Hiking, kayaking and fishing
Lion’s Head has something for every interest: hiking, kayaking and fishing.
Red Bay Beach at sunset
Soft sand and shallow water for swimming and beachcombing, and a long pier for the Lake Huron sunset.
About Red Bay BeachTobermory and the national park
Further north: Georgian Bay, the Grotto and boat tours.
Tobermory from the lodge§ 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
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 Lion's Head?
It is about 25 minutes (30 km) by car, south-west of the Lion's Head Lookout Trail parking. The map gives the route.
Is Red Bay Beach sandy? Can we swim?
Red Bay Beach has sand, shallow water and a pier that reaches into the lake, a short walk from the lodge.
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.