The Bruce Peninsula is a playground for nature lovers of all ages — a place to immerse yourself in unspoiled natural beauty. Surrounded by wildflowers, loons, great blue herons and even black bears, from the Niagara Escarpment cliffs to the glimmering waters of Georgian Bay and Lake Huron, the Bruce Peninsula will captivate you and draw you back year after year.
Right at the Cottage — Miller Lake
Swimming, Canoeing & Paddling
Steps from the cottageMiller Lake is a calm, shallow lake — perfect for swimming, canoeing and paddling. The cottage sits directly on the shore with a private dock and a canoe included with your stay. Rocky shore with a sandy bottom makes for easy, comfortable swimming. Shallow water (1–3 ft) extends well off the dock, making it ideal for kids and families. The lake is also suitable for kayaks, small sailboats and jet skis.
Walking & Cycling
From the cottage doorFlat, paved, tree-lined roads circle Miller Lake — ideal for walking, jogging and cycling with the whole family.
Campfires at the Lake
Fire pit at water’s edgeThe fire pit sits right at the water’s edge. Evenings at Loon Lodge are best spent here — fire crackling, loons calling across the water, stars overhead.
Hiking & Nature
Bruce Peninsula National Park
~14 km from the cottageOne of Canada’s most dramatic national parks. Ancient cedar forests, Niagara Escarpment cliffs, the famous Grotto sea cave, crystal-clear Georgian Bay waters, and sweeping views from the cliff tops. A full day of exploration awaits.
Park Info →Bruce Trail
Runs through the areaCanada’s oldest and longest marked hiking trail stretches the full length of the Niagara Escarpment. The Bruce Peninsula section offers some of its most spectacular scenery — cliff-top views, cedar forests and Georgian Bay vistas. Also used for biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Bruce Trail →Myles Bay & Black Creek Reserve
NearbyMyles Bay Beach and the Black Creek Provincial Nature Reserve offer quiet shoreline walks, bird watching and unspoiled natural scenery away from the crowds.
Beaches
Singing Sands Beach
Short drive awayOne of Ontario’s most unique beaches, famous for its rare “singing” sand that makes a faint sound underfoot. Shallow, warm, crystal-clear water on the Lake Huron side of the Peninsula — an absolute family favourite. The adjacent Dorcas Bay Nature Reserve adds excellent bird watching and wildflower watching.
Sauble Beach
Within easy reachOne of the longest freshwater beaches in the world — 11 km of sand on Lake Huron. Lively, family-friendly, with restaurants, shops and beach amenities. A classic Ontario summer beach day.
Sauble Beach →Tobermory & Water Adventures
SCUBA & Snorkel — Shipwrecks
Tobermory — 25 kmGeorgian Bay around Tobermory is home to some of the best freshwater wreck diving in the world. Dozens of 19th century shipwrecks lie in the crystal-clear cold water of Fathom Five National Marine Park. Dive charters and equipment rental available.
Divers Den →Boat Tours & Glass-Bottom Boats
Tobermory — 25 kmSee the shipwrecks without getting wet on a glass-bottom boat tour of Fathom Five. Multiple operators run daily tours of the islands and wrecks throughout the summer season.
Bruce Anchor Cruises →Tobermory Wave Adventures
Tobermory — 25 kmKayak tours, paddleboard rentals, and guided adventures exploring the stunning Georgian Bay coastline and the islands of Fathom Five National Marine Park.
Tobermory Wave →Chi-Cheemaun Ferry
Tobermory — 25 kmSail aboard the iconic Chi-Cheemaun from Tobermory to South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island — the world’s largest freshwater island. A classic Bruce Peninsula day trip the whole family will remember.
Ontario Ferries →Blue Heron Cruises
Tobermory — 25 kmScenic cruises through the islands of Fathom Five, taking in the dramatic Georgian Bay scenery, wildlife and the famous Flowerpot Island sea stacks.
Blue Heron Cruises →Cabot Head Lighthouse
East side of PeninsulaA beautifully preserved 1896 lighthouse on the Georgian Bay shore. The drive along the escarpment to reach it is half the adventure — dramatic views all the way.
Cabot Head →Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Bruce Trail & local trailsThe Bruce Trail and surrounding area offer excellent cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter, with the same stunning Escarpment scenery in a completely different light.
Snowmobiling
Bruce & Grey County trailsGrey-Bruce County has an extensive network of groomed snowmobile trails through the Peninsula and surrounding area.
Grey Bruce Snowmobile →The Darkest Skies in Ontario
The Bruce Peninsula boasts the darkest skies in all of Ontario. Away from city lights, the Milky Way stretches across the night in full, breathtaking detail. The Northern Lights frequently make an appearance — visible right from the fire pit at the water’s edge. Sit back, look up, and experience a night sky unlike anything you have seen before.
Bruce Peninsula Dark Sky Reserve →Ready to experience it all?
Book your week at Loon Lodge and have the Bruce Peninsula right on your doorstep.
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