05/18/2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT INFO FOR VISITORS COMING TO TOBERMORY ⚠️
A quick local heads-up to help you avoid disappointment and enjoy your trip to the fullest this summer 💙
⛽ IMPORTANT: Currently, there are NO gas stations available in Tobermory.
If you’re travelling northbound on Highway 6, please fuel up before arriving.
• Coming from the south? Stop at Fast Stop in Ferndale
• Coming from Manitoulin Island? Fill up at Shell in South Baymouth
Please plan ahead so your trip stays stress-free and enjoyable
ALSO — many of Tobermory’s most popular attractions and parking areas REQUIRE advance reservations during the busy season:
• Grotto parking reservations
• Halfway Log Dump parking reservations
• Little Cove parking reservations
• Flowerpot Island boat tours
• Glass bottom boat cruises
• Camping reservations
• MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry bookings
• Popular hotels & campgrounds
LOCAL TIP 👇
Stop at the Information Centre at the Community Centre to pick up maps, ask questions, and get local updates during your stay. Tobermory also has an AMAZING Visitors Centre that’s absolutely worth checking out — especially if you have kids 💙💛
A few more local reminders:
✔️ Arrive early during summer weekends
✔️ Respect nature & trails
✔️ Be respectful to wildlife and PLEASE do not feed wild animals
✔️ Please do not litter — help us keep Tobermory beautiful
✔️ Pack water, proper shoes, and patience
We want everyone visiting Tobermory to experience the beauty of this place the best way possible.
Locals — feel free to add more helpful visitor tips in the comments 👇
