Discover Lighthouses & Marine Heritage :: Things to Do
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The Bruce Peninsula

Big Tub Lighthouse
This historic lighthouse guards the entrance to Big Tub Harbour...
Location: Tobermory

Blue Heron Cruises
Come aboard, cruise Flower Pot Island, and view the 19th century shipwrecks through the glass bottom of the boat!
Location: Tobermory

Cape Croker Lighthouse
Built in 1902 on a sharp rise near the Georgian Bay shore - the original lighthouse still stands today!
Location: Cape Croker

Chantry Island Lighthouse
Enjoy the view from a lighthouse, or watch the sun set from shore!
Location: Southampton

Chi-Cheemaun
Travel aboard this ferry that takes you between the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island.
Location: Tobermory or South Baymouth

Cove Island Lighthouse
First lit in 1858, the Cove Island lighthouse is as beautiful today as the day it first illuminated the waters of Lake Huron.
Location: Cove Island

Fathom Five National Marine Park
More than 21 shipwrecks lie below the surface of this park!
Location: Tobermory

Flowerpot Island Lighthouse
Visit scenic Flowerpot Island and the original lighthouse keeper's dwelling.
Location: Tobermory

Lion's Head Lighthouse & Marina
If you look hard enough, you just might see the 'Lions Head' in the rocks!
Location: Lion's Head
Owen Sound & Area
Collingwood & The Blue Mountains

Harbourlands Park
This park is dedicated to the memory of the shipyard workers...
Location: Collingwood

The Collingwood Museum
Exhibits tell the story of Collingwood's shipyard, First Nations and transportation heritage.
Location: Collingwood
Wasaga Beach
Nancy Island (replica lighthouse)
View a replica lighthouse and the original hull of the schooner HMS Nancy.
Location: Wasaga Beach

Nancy Island Historic Site
Come view the original hull of the schooner HMS Nancy.
Location: Town of Wasaga Beach
Midland / Penetanguishene

30,000 Island Boat Cruise
Cruise aboard one of the tour boats to view the magnificent Georgian Bay 30,000 islands area.
Location: Midland & Penetanguishene
Beausoleil Island Light Range
This rear range light is part of Georgian Bay Islands National Park.
Location: Honey Harbour/Beausoleil Island

Brebeuf Island Light
This lighthouse was moved from Gin Rock to the smooth stone of Brebeuf Island in 1900.
Location: Honey Harbour

Christian Island Lighthouse
Visit the first lighthouse of Georgian Bay!
Location: Christian Island/Beausoliel First Nations

Discovery Harbour
Explore the recreation of a 19th century community complete with replica British sailing ships, all located on beautiful Penetanguishene Bay.
Location: Penetanguishene
Hope Island Lighthouse
Established in 1884, this lighthouse stands in the centre of a large Coast Guard station.
Location: Midland

SS Keewatin
Tour the SS Keewatin, an immaculately restored 1907 passenger ship.
Location: Port McNicoll
Parry Sound & Area

30,000 Island Boat Cruise
Cruise aboard one of the tour boats to view the magnificent Georgian Bay 30,000 islands area.
Location: Parry Sound
Byng Inlet Front Range Light
Built in 1890, the Byng Inlet range lights were once operated by the keeper of the Gereaux Island light.
Location: Britt
Byng Inlet Rear Range Light
The Byng Inlet Range Lights were once operated by the keeper at nearby Gereaux Island Light.
Location: Britt
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Gereaux Island Lighthouse
Established in 1870, this lighthouse is a replica of the Strawberry Island light.
Location: Britt
Grace & Speed, The Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre
Experience the history of life on the water...
Location: Gravenhurst
Jones Island Ranges
The range lights of Jones Island were established in 1894...
Location: Parry Sound
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Pointe au Baril Light
This light helped to name the body of land that it rests on!
Location: Pointe au Baril
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Red Rock Island Lighthouse
This light rests on a section of red rock smooth by centuries of waves.
Location: Parry Sound
Secrets of Georgian Bay Map
A map profiling the marine heritage of the eastern shores of Georgian Bay.
Location: Parry Sound

Snug Harbour Light
Since 1894, the south end of Snug Island has been home to Snug Harbour's light.
Location: Snug Harbour

West Parry Sound District Museum on Tower Hill
Climb the stairs of the 96 foot tower to gain a breathtaking view of Georgian Bay.
Location: Parry Sound
Western Islands Light
This lighthouse is located on a rocky cluster of islands...
Location: Parry Sound
Sudbury & Area
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French River Inner Range Lights
Range lights located at the mouth of the French River...
Location: French River

French River Visitor's Centre
Enjoy spectacular views over the French River Gorge from the suspension bridge, and follow in the footsteps of the explorers.
Location: French River

Killarney East Light
The Killarney East lighthouse rests on a beautiful promontory of rock...
Location: Killarney
Manitoulin Island
Gore Bay (Janet Head) Lighthouse
This lighthouse is now a private residence that is open to the public during specified times.
Location: Gore Bay
Great Duck Island Lighthouse
Located on Great Duck Island, 12 miles south of Manitoulin Island...
Location: Great Duck Island
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Kagawong Lighthouse
Guarding the Kagawong Harbour, this 31 foot structure is located at the tip of Mudge Bay.
Location: Kagawong

Mississagi Lighthouse
Visit the lighthouse with a view of Georgian Bay and a historic maritime village.
Location: Meldrum Bay

South Baymouth Front & Rear Range Lights
These range lights are nearly identical wooden towers...
Location: South Baymouth

Strawberry Island Lighthouse
This lighthouse can be viewed from the swing bridge in Little Current.
Location: Little Current
Transportation & Communication Museum
A busy fishing and shipping port over a century old...
Location: Kagawong




