What should I bring to the Grotto?

Practical tips for visiting The Grotto Tobermory To get to The Grotto in Tobermory, you'll need to hike about 30 minutes along the Bruce Trail. Be prepared with water, snacks, sunscreen and proper footwear. Remember to clean up any garbage you create and leave no trace. There are lots of garbage cans around!



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It really is beautiful. However, I camped in the park and hiked to The Grotto on a Friday morning, so I didn't have to worry about fighting for parking spots and there weren't many people there. So yes, The Grotto was totally worth the effort and I wouldn't say it is overhyped at all.

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The hike to the Grotto, Indian Head Cove and the Georgian Bay shoreline is roughly one hour round trip. This provides more than enough time to explore the area before returning to your car. Walking on Cyprus Lake Road is not allowed due to safety concerns.

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While there, you can also take a cold (but refreshing dip) in Georgian Bay. While Halfway Log Dump has gained popularity from visitors in recent years, it is still much quieter compared to The Grotto a short drive away, a now-bustling hotspot visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year.

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Grotto Falls This unpaved trail is longer than Laurel Falls, but there are not as many steep drop offs on the trail like Laurel Falls. Kids will love that they can walk behind the waterfall too.

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