flowerpot island lighthouse
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flowerpot island lighthouse印象
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Really.. it's just an island with rocks. Don't know what the big deal is. The boat tour to it was also kind of boring, they didn't have much to say.
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The walk from the boat dock to the lighthouse is about 2 km. Nice nature walk. The view from the light house is also excellent. You can also buy some snacks here.
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The tour of Flower Pot Island was part of our glass bottom boat tour. We were dropped off, then hiked to the lighthouse. The paths are well-groomed and we had no problems using them. We spent time on the short, hopping from rock to rock which was a way to get around the crowds at the dock area and to get 'up close & personal' with the flower pots. The lighthouse was interesting and had good displays of furniture, clothing, etc. that would have been used by the lighthouse keeper & family when it was staffed. I think the only thing I disliked was the crowding on the paths. Little hard to enjoy the peace & quiet of the forest, with so many on the island at one time. Lots of boats seem to arrive & depart at roughly the same time, so there is a lot of congestion at the dock.
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Very nice trails and shorelines on this island. Lighthouse is not much of a lighthouse and the "glass bottom boat" is a bit of a false advertisement however the natural beauty of the landscape and island makes this tour priceless.
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We travelled out to Flowerpot Island on one of the local tour operators boats, had a great ride, and walk around the island. The Flowerpots are truly amazing to see and stand near. Check the weather and pack and dress as needed.
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Best part of this attraction is visiting the light keeper's house. The volunteers have done a terrific job in bringing the place back to life. The trail is a bit challenging so make sure you've got a good pair of walking shoes on....flip flops are not recommended.
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The hike was quick after the flowerpots.. the lighthouse isn't that great, not like an old fashion lighthouse which I was looking forward to. More modern than traditional for my liking. I did enjoy the "loo with a view" composting toilet with a great view of the bay. I also enjoyed the porch with the rocking chairs to enjoy a quick snack and drink before finishing the hike.
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It was too foggy, can’t even see next five yard. Got the ticket for cruise and hit towards Five Phantom National park. My full family was so excited to see the island. The deep and sparkling waters at the mouth of Georgian Bay are home to Fathom Five - Canada's first National Marine Conservation Area. The place are made of high rises alloy colored rock, simply called ‘Place of Wonder’. Time here stand still. Blue water tells you the destination – do not need to explain you are there yet or not. The park preserves a rich cultural legacy that includes 22 shipwrecks and several historic light stations. Fathom Five's freshwater ecosystem contains some of the most pristine waters of the Great Lakes. The rugged islands of the park are a reminder of the impressive lake bed topography found beneath the waves. Fathom Five contains Flowerpot Island which is a popular destination for the tourist. It has rough camping facilities, distinct trails, and its namesake flowerpots, outlying stacks of escarpment cliff that stand a short distance from the island, most with vegetation and trees still growing on them. The island is accessible by cruises and rigid inflatable boats from Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula. Cruses will takes you face to face meet with the cliff caves and all the natural wonder. Rates for the cruses and boat are different based on the ride. Tourist are drop off and pick up after certain time. Other cruses are just drive around the Island and take back to Tobermory.The Flowerpot Island has some great rules, tourist are not allowed to drop off any wastage, food, garbage, need to take back all the garbage's to the main land. 3 to 5 feet wooden stik are available at the deck to help to walk in the hilly road.Some special notes for the tourist plan to visit Bruce peninsula –Tobermory is a small city, make sure booked the hotel ahead of time to stay at night. There are some good restaurants and a grocery at the harbor. Do not for-gate to bring your camera.It’s four hours drives from Toronto to Tobermory by road. Roads are free and nice county sight road. Six hours from Detroit, Michigan and Buffalo, New york and Niagara falls, another great destination.
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If you make the trek up to Tobermory, a day trip to Flowerpot Island is a must do! The natural beauty of the place is amazing. Go early and stay late. You can easily spend five hours on the island hiking, swimming, and sightseeing. Bring a picnic lunch and eat it by the shoreline. There are six different hiking trails and endless scenic shoreline to choose from. The lighthouse is approximately a two kilometre hike from the boat launch. It is worth a visit, but not the main attraction. The stone ladened shoreline with its crystal clear water and unique rock arrangements is what makes this place so special. Hence the name "Flowerpot Island" for the two large flowerpot shaped shoreline rock formations. Polarized sunglasses enhance the magnificent colour contrasts of both the water and shoreline geography. Furthermore, it allows you to see deeper into the water. My companion had polarized glasses and I did not. I was jealous after she loaned me her glasses for a few minutes. If you decide to go for a swim, just remember the water is very cold (52 fahrenheit/11 Celsius). Once your body adjusts to the water temperature, a swim can be quite refreshing. This is especially true on a warm day. Recommended things to bring: drinking water, snacks, picnic lunch, sunscreen, hat, swimsuit, water shoes, beach towel, bug spray, hiking shoes, polarized sunglasses, and your camera.
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Great photo spot, great hike, take food and water with you! Plant to spend 3-4 hours if you want to go to the light house. Caves are worth climbing too!