Bruce County Vacation Rentals

Conveniently located between the Lake Huron and the Georgian Bay, the Bruce Peninsula is one of southwestern Ontario's gorgeous peninsulas boasting numerous nature reserves and stretches of coastline. The Bruce Peninsula is a go-to vacation destination for hiking, fishing, and camping.

You'll be spoilt for choices when it comes to finding ideal cottage rentals in the Bruce Peninsula. Popular vacation rental options including lakefront cottages, beach houses, waterfront log cabins, and luxury bungalows. These vacation homes are loaded with fantastic amenities like air conditioning, fireplaces, fully-equipped kitchen, TVs, and more.

Enjoy dining by the shore

Marydale's Restaurant in Lion's Head offers traditional Canadian comfort foods in a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant is a perfect place to hang out with your friends or enjoy a hearty meal with the family. The extensive menu includes Fajita, bacon cheddar melt, poached salmon, poutine, and many more.

After a busy day on the Sauble Beach, savour a delicious meal or sip a drink at Sola's Grill. This beachfront restaurant has a patio, which is perfect for people-watching, taking in unbeatable view and enjoying live music. Sola's Grill offers a variety of menu items including crispy buffalo chicken, chicken fingers, and a pound of wings.

Located along Tobermory's Chi Cheemaun Ferry Terminal, Leeside Restaurant & Patio Bar serves mouthwatering American fare in breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This family-run restaurant provides a fabulous dining experience in a relaxed ambiance. Their expansive patio offers stunning views of the harbour and the dockings.

Cultural excursions with cottage rentals near Lake Huron

Visit the Bruce Peninsula Artists' Co-op Gallery on the west of Lion's Head, which displays a great collection of artworks by BPSA (The Bruce Peninsula Society of Artists) members. The artworks feature various mediums such as oils, acrylics, watercolours, pottery, sculpture, photography, jewelry, printmaking, and more.

Located in the heart of downtown Southampton, the Southampton Arts Centre exhibits a wide range of artworks by some of the finest local and regional artists including Valerie Cargo, Sylvain Champagne, Erin Fitzgibbon, and more. The Southampton Art School is one of Ontario's oldest art schools and hosts a variety of workshops for both kids and adults.

St. Edmunds & Peninsula Museum in Tobermory provides visitors with a great insight into the life history of early settlers in the Bruce Peninsula region. Take a tour of the historic brick schoolhouse, enjoy a picnic or check out the log cabin dating back to the 18th-century.

Kids' fun in the Bruce Peninsula

The Bruce Peninsula is packed with family-friendly fun to keep your kids entertained. Little Cove Adventures in the heart of Tobermory offers challenging ropes courses for all ages. You'll be able to enjoy the high or low ropes courses, providing you thrills and adventures through various obstacles and challenges.

Visit the picturesque town of Wiarton to make a splash at the Bluewater Park Splashpad. The Park offers picnic areas, outdoor swimming pool, fitness trail, splash pad, restaurant, beach, and lots more. The park also hosts several major events such as the Agricultural Society Fall Fair, Farmers Market, the Rotary Fair, and the Wiarton Willie Festival.

Located in the heart of gorgeous Sauble Beach, Giggles Arcade is a one-stop entertainment destination for the entire family. Giggles offers more than 50 arcade games and features one of Ontario's largest redemption counters. Giggles Arcade stays open during spring and fall weekends as well as every day from July to August.

Explore beaches, parks and trails

Sauble Beach is one of the world's longest freshwater beaches offering plenty of recreational opportunities for everyone. The water is shallow, warm, and clean - excellent for swimming. Relax on the white sand, browse through the nearby shops or admire spectacular views of the surroundings. Ascent Aerial Park along the beach features various challenging elements, free-fall experience, and rock climbing walls.

The Bruce Peninsula National Park is surrounded by beautiful limestone cliffs, abundant wetlands, tranquil beaches, and a variety of flora and fauna. The park boasts over 40 species of orchids, 20 species of ferns, and 100 species of birds. Fathom Five National Marine Park is worth a visit for Flowerpot Island, scuba diving, and snorkelling.

Spreading across 890km, The Bruce Trail is one of Canada's longest and oldest footpaths. Take a hike across the Bruce Trail to explore the beautiful Niagara Escarpment, a wonderful natural phenomenon. Photographers and nature lovers will enjoy the diverse range of flora and fauna available on the trails.

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