Scenic Views · Fishing · Ontario
An easy, accessible 0.8 km walk from the Bruce Peninsula National Park visitor centre in Tobermory, ON, to a platform over a clear blue cove of Georgian Bay. Links to the longer Burnt Point Loop.
Little Dunks Bay is a small cove of Georgian Bay just outside Tobermory, and the lookout platform gives a clear view of its blue-green water and rocky shore. Visitors compare the colour to the Mediterranean, and one said the rock formations on the beach are the highlight.
The trail starts at the national park visitor centre parking lot and runs about 0.8 km through cedar forest on a flat, hard-packed path that's wheelchair accessible. It takes 10 to 15 minutes and ends at a wooden platform with benches and interpretive signs. Reviewers found plenty of parking and few crowds.
Hikers can carry on across to the Burnt Point Loop, a moderate trail of about 4.8 km return with swimming spots and shoreline views; one visitor who went on Easter weekend had it to themselves. The water is cold even on hot days, so a dip is bracing. Georgian Bay can be fished with an Ontario licence, though this is more of a walking and swimming spot.
The shore is rocky, so take care getting in and out of the water. The visitor centre area is part of Bruce Peninsula National Park, where drones are banned and dogs must be leashed.
Summarised from visitor reviews on Google Maps. Based on 159 Google reviews. Conditions and rules change — check current park, access and fishing regulations before you go.
