Manitoulin Island & Tobermory Summer TourOur 3-day trip takes you to two of the most iconic destinations in Ontario -- Tobermory, famous for it's glass-bottom boats to view the sunken shipwrecks at Fathom Five National Marine Park and Flowerpot Island. And Manitoulin Island, where Native life and legend meld with European history to provide for an unforgettable tour.
Manitoulin Island is also home to a Royal Astronomical Society of Canada designated Dark Sky Preserve and a top destination for astronomers and star-gazers from around the world. So one evening, after dinner, prepare for this unique experience! Our expert astronomer will give us a brief orientation and point out the different planets, constellations, galaxies and the magnificent Milky Way! Join us and be among the stars! Literally! |
3-Day Trip
July 18-20, 2018 Aug 26-28, 2018 Only $79 pp deposit required to reserve your seat.
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Inclusions
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Pickup LocationsFor more information about a pickup location, please click on it's name in the list below.
Approximate Return Times
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Tour DateJuly 18-20, 2018
Aug 26-28, 2018 Deposit$79 pp deposit required to reserve your seat. Deposit is non-refundable.
Balance due dates: July Tour: Mon June 11 Aug Tour: Mon July 16 Reminder emails are sent out closer to the payment due date. PriceAll prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. HST is extra.
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950 |
Single Supplement
- We do not charge single supplements or surcharges if you are willing to share your room with one other person. Are you travelling by yourself? We guarantee to find you a roommate of the same gender or we pay the surcharge!
- If you prefer to have a private room by yourself, that is not a problem, please select the Single Occupancy option and pay the single supplement.
Travelling with Children
- Children 10+ are welcome on this tour, same price as adults.
Cancellations & Refunds
- Deposit of $79 per person required to reserve your seat. Deposit is non-refundable once seat has been reserved!
- Full payment is non-refundable once paid. A reminder e-mail will be sent prior to the balance due date for your tour.
- Your seat is fully transferable to anyone else at any time without penalty.
Trip Highlights
Sunset Dinner Cruise with DJ & Music
We will end our first day with a private dinner cruise exclusive to ShortTrips. As we set sail through the North Channel, recognized as one of the best cruising grounds on Lake Huron, experience the serenity and quiet bliss of Northern Ontario.
Take in the beauty of the La Cloche mountain range while watching the sunset. On board you will be served a buffet style dinner, along with dessert and your choice of a non-alcoholic beverage. Cash bar will be available.
After dinner, be sure to get up on the dance floor while the DJ plays your favourite song!
Take in the beauty of the La Cloche mountain range while watching the sunset. On board you will be served a buffet style dinner, along with dessert and your choice of a non-alcoholic beverage. Cash bar will be available.
After dinner, be sure to get up on the dance floor while the DJ plays your favourite song!
Gordon's Park Dark Sky Preserve
Gordon’s Park is home to the first commercial privately owned dark sky preserve. The guided experience takes place in their Royal Astronomical Society of Canada dark sky preserve in the interior of the park.
Our guided evening will include an orientation into astronomy, a review of planets & solar systems, a green laser guided sky tour, observing through telescopes and special wide angled binoculars, tips and tricks for viewing with the naked eye, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere (star map) to find objects in the night sky. In the event of inclement weather they offer an excellent inside program that includes teaching about astronomy and the Northern Lights and Meteor Showers, and a tutorial on star hopping.
Red filtered flashlights are required in order to preserve night vision. In order to maintain it's status as a Dark Sky Preserve, sources of white light are not permitted. We will provide red filtered flashlights as part of the tour.
Our guided evening will include an orientation into astronomy, a review of planets & solar systems, a green laser guided sky tour, observing through telescopes and special wide angled binoculars, tips and tricks for viewing with the naked eye, as well as instructions on the use of a planisphere (star map) to find objects in the night sky. In the event of inclement weather they offer an excellent inside program that includes teaching about astronomy and the Northern Lights and Meteor Showers, and a tutorial on star hopping.
Red filtered flashlights are required in order to preserve night vision. In order to maintain it's status as a Dark Sky Preserve, sources of white light are not permitted. We will provide red filtered flashlights as part of the tour.
Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre
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The first hotel to be built on Manitoulin Island in a century! Natural materials like stone and timber used in the hotel’s construction came from the island. Amenities at the hotel include Wifi, sun deck, garden, outdoor pool, fitness centre, bar, restaurant. Near the hotel are various restaurants, the Manitoulin Brewery, a bike rental shop and the LCBO. Most places are within a 10 min walk. Our stay at the hotel includes private breakfasts on both mornings.
Kagawong, Bridal Veil Falls
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The island's most beautiful and scenic waterfall, adored by visitors and locals alike. Bridal Veil Falls is near the town of Kagawong. You can admire the beauty of the waterfalls from the top of the falls, or walk down to the base where many visitors enjoy a refreshing dip in the water!
For those interested in a leisurely hike, you will have the opportunity to hike one of the trails from the waterfall to the town of Kagawong. For those who aren't interested in a hike, the bus will take you to the town. While in Kagawong you will have the opportunity to explore the village's cute little lighthouse, the waterfront with a beach & marina or visit Manitoulin Chocolate Works, makers of delicious handcrafted chocolates. |
Tobermory, Fathom Five National Marine Park
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The clear blue waters around Tobermory hold deep secrets of the ships that sailed through unforgiving darkness and too close to shore and were claimed by the lake. Today 22 of these barges, steamers and schooners lie shipwrecked off the coast of Tobermory in this underwater graveyard known as the Fathom Five National Marine Park.
We will be taking a narrated boat trip on a boat with a flat glass bottom so you can see what lies underneath as we are transported from Tobermory to Flower Pot Island and then back from the island to Tobermory. |
Flowerpot Island
Accessible only by boat, just 6.5 kilometers off the coast of Tobermory lies Flowerpot Island, one of Canada’s most fascinating natural attractions. A trip to Flowerpot Island is one of the best experiences in Fathom Five National Marine Park! The island is famous for its natural "flowerpot" rock pillars, caves, historic light station and rare plants.
Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
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The Ojibwe Cultural Foundation was created to preserve and revitalize the language, culture, arts, spirituality and traditions of the Anishinaabe People of the Mnidoo Mnising.
Here we will get a tour of the gallery museum, a presentation on traditional medicines and will be served scones and tea. The foundation has been celebrating and promoting Anishinaabe artists since 1974, making it the longest-running art institute run by and for the Anishinaabe people. One of a kind artisan works can be purchased here. |
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Church Of The Immaculate Conception
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The shape of this church represents a tipi, a fire pit and the circle of life. It welcomes both aboriginal traditions and Catholic beliefs.
Colorful paintings by local artists depict the stations of the cross, while magnificent carvings represent both Christ and the Great Spirit Kitche Manitou. |
