Sunday, February 21, 2016

Winter in Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario

February 14, 2016



Bruce Peninsula National Park is situated just a few hours north of Toronto between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. The park is comprised of shoreline cliffs, crystal clear turquoise waters, sea caves and many kilometres of hiking trails making this an ideal and picturesque outdoor destination. While the park is very popular during the summer months, the winter brings few tourists. In fact, Tobermory, the main town which lies within the park completely closes down with only one or two restaurants and hotels staying open throughout the season.



Here are some pictures I took while snowshoeing in the Cyprus Lake area. The Cyprus Lake area is the most stunning part of the park as it features the Grotto which is a sea cave and Indian Head Cove.

We did a loop hike beginning first at the Cyprus Lake Trailhead continuing on the Marr Lake Trail to Boulder Beach. We then continued along the ridge to the Grotto and Indian Head Cove and returned via the Horse Lake Trail.
 
 
Bruce Peninsula National Park
Boulder Beach, Bruce Peninsula National Park

Bruce Peninsula National Park
Boulder Beach, Bruce Peninsula National Park

Bruce Peninsula National Park
On the trail heading to the Grotto

Bruce Peninsula National Park
The Grotto, Bruce Peninsula National Park

Bruce Peninsula National Park
Indian Head Cove, Bruce Peninsula National Park


Bruce Peninsula National Park
Indian Head Cove, Bruce Peninsula National Park

Bruce Peninsula National Park
Looking down on Indian Head Cove from the ridge

Bruce Peninsula National Park