Bruce Peninsula National Park, Fathom Five National Marine Park open for summer 

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Tobermory – The vast network of protected areas administered by Parks Canada is a gateway to nature, history, and 450 000 km² of stories from coast to coast to coast. Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park officially opened for the 2023 summer visitor season on May 1. Again, this year, Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park will be offering the opportunity to book an overnight stay in a yurt or campsite, hike beautiful trails and learn more about these parks from knowledgeable staff.

National parks and national marine conservation areas are gateways to discovering, learning about, and connecting with nature. There are countless opportunities to enjoy the mental and physical benefits of being outdoors at these treasured places. This season at Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park, stay overnight in a yurt, book a campsite, learn from an outdoor educator, or reserve your seat on a tour boat to view shipwrecks and visit Flowerpot Island. Visitors are asked to visit the park’s website to make a reservation.

Hours of operation

Parks Canada Visitor Centre: May 1 to October 31, daily, from 9am to 5pm

Cyprus Lake Campground Office:
May 1 to May 18 and September 18 to October 31, daily, from 8am to 8pm

May 19 to September 17, daily, from 8am to 10pm

If you’re still looking to make plans this summer, consider spending the night to rest and recharge! Parks Canada’s Reservation Service allows visitors to plan their trips to a wide variety of national parks and national historic sites across Canada with confidence, ease, and knowledge that they have a guaranteed spot waiting for them. If your favourite spot is booked on your preferred days, check back regularly for cancellations, or plan your visit for less busy periods like during the week or the shoulder seasons. To book a stay, please visit the Parks Canada website at reservation.pc.gc.ca or call 1-877-RESERVE (1-877-737-3783). Please note, parking reservations are required.

To make the most of their Parks Canada experience, visitors are asked to plan their trip in advance, by visiting the Parks Canada website and signing up for the e-newsletter, to be among the first to find out about new and noteworthy events and activities, special offers, trip planning ideas and much more – all delivered directly to their inboxes! Visitors can also download the Parks Canada app, listen to Parks Canada’s new podcast ReCollections, and follow Parks Canada on social media for destination inspiration and to help plan their perfect visit.

The Parks Canada team at Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park is excited to welcome new and returning guests with reservations back to experience everything that Bruce Peninsula National Park and Fathom Five National Marine Park have to offer.