Easter weekend trip to the Bruce peninsula

[Ontario Overland]

Over Easter weekend I met up with my friend and fellow OB member @jz8ty to do some exploring around wirton and some other spots further up the peninsula.

Here's an overview of our route
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We started off the day by meeting at a spot where Jason had camped the night before. After that we headed out to explore some gravel roads and light trails we had explored perviously, hope of to find something new as well.
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And...we did find something new. Driving along a backroad that edged the escarpment we noticed what looked like a Volkswagen bettle...about 40ft down from the edge of the escarpment! So naturally we reversed to check it out. This led to finding an old and very cool farm dump full of history. I stole these pics from Jason, like a dummy I forgot my camera in the truck.

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After exploring the dump for about 2hours we decided to head up the peninsula to the Cabot head lighthouse, hoping to find a secluded place to camp as well. Most of the drive is boring old hwy6 but the single track gravel road to the lighthouse is spectacular! Escarpment on one side Georgian Bay on the other.

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With most of the northern section of the peninsula being part of the national park we decided to play it safe and spend the night at the park. Surprised to find they were still offering off-season rates of 11$ per night!

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[jz8ty]

That was a great weekend. The kids and I had a awesome time.
Were looking forward to our next outing. Here's a couple of pictures.

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[Jacob Camp]

Hi Looks like a fun day trip.
I'm going up to my Cottage this weekend In Sauble Beach. Can you recommend some good spots,? how Much was camping in the area?
I would like to find that light house, and some trails if there are any.
Cheers.

 

[Ontario Overland]

Here's some more info on the lighthouse station
http://www.cabothead.ca/
Although I'm sad to say it yet won't be operational this year, no funding and a lack of interest in volunteering. The road and site are still open, just no tours or access to the buildings.

We lucked out with the camping costs since it was preseason. Now the national park is open and charging the normal almost hotel rates. Also at last check they are almost booked solid all summer.