Escape into winter’s beauty with a journey to the Grotto, a hiking jewel on the famed Bruce Peninsula.
The area is full of unique, dramatic landscapes with stark cliffs and views over the enormous Georgian Bay. We'll be tackling a moderately difficult 8.5km hike through some of the most incredible winter scenery this province has to offer.
We'll hike through the forest and along the beach, ending up at the incredible rock formations and crystal clear waters of the Grotto. Here we'll stop for lunch, taking in the incredible views and the untouched snow covering before hiking on to the backcountry Stormhaven Campsite. On the way we'll cross pebble beaches, forest trails and unreal views of Lake Huron before coming back the way we came.
You're strongly recommended to choose transportation for this trip due to the popularity of this location. Self drivers will need to purchase a permit for parking well in advance. Precise instructions are shared in the trip plan received upon registration.
Depending on snow levels we may be required to use snowshoes or ice spikes. We have a limited quantity available that you can grab at check-out. Ice spikes are free to borrow and snow shoes can be rented for a small fee.
Escape into winter’s beauty with a journey to the Grotto, a hiking jewel on the famed Bruce Peninsula.
The area is full of unique, dramatic landscapes with stark cliffs and views over the enormous Georgian Bay. We'll be tackling a moderately difficult 8.5km hike through some of the most incredible winter scenery this province has to offer.
We'll hike through the forest and along the beach, ending up at the incredible rock formations and crystal clear waters of the Grotto. Here we'll stop for lunch, taking in the incredible views and the untouched snow covering before hiking on to the backcountry Stormhaven Campsite. On the way we'll cross pebble beaches, forest trails and unreal views of Lake Huron before coming back the way we came.
You're strongly recommended to choose transportation for this trip due to the popularity of this location. Self drivers will need to purchase a permit for parking well in advance. Precise instructions are shared in the trip plan received upon registration.
Depending on snow levels we may be required to use snowshoes or ice spikes. We have a limited quantity available that you can grab at check-out. Ice spikes are free to borrow and snow shoes can be rented for a small fee.
Visit the Grotto: Explore Ontario’s most famous natural landmark, where striking limestone cliffs meet crystal-clear turquoise waters.
Hike Pebble Beaches: Walk across rugged, snow-dusted lake shores and forested trails that lead to the remote Stormhaven backcountry campsite.
Views of Georgian Bay: Take in sweeping panoramas of cliffs and open water, with the quiet snowy solitude adding extra drama to this mesmerizing landscape.
06:00: Depart for destination near Keele Station
10:00: Meet self drivers at Bruce Peninsula National Park and begin hike
10:00 - 16:30: Hike
16:30 - Begin return journey to Toronto
20:30 - Anticipated return time to Toronto
Food and Drink
You'll need to bring a packed lunch and water for any of our day trips that don't explicitly say we're making a stop at a restaurant. Where we stop at restaurants, you are responsible for the purchase of any food. Full details are available at the adventure plan, shared above on registration.
Carbon Offsetting
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