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The Grotto
*There may be travel restrictions in place for many of these locations. Please check before you go out and adhere
to all provincial, local and Public Health guidelines. As of June 1, there is limited opening of some day-use
areas within Bruce Peninsula National Park. Flowerpot Island, located in Fathom Five National Marine Park,
will remain closed until further notice.
When I travelled around Grey and Bruce counties on a photo expedition in 2016, I found the area’s
natural beauty mesmerizing. The rugged landscapes and vibrant colours of the waters off Bruce
Peninsula National Park were awe-inspiring; they reminded me of the Caribbean.
Sweeping cloud formations overhead, and detailed rock formations along the Niagara Escarpment, were
hypnotic and inspiring. When I returned from the journey and reviewed my images, they almost literally
took my breath away. Even now, looking at them gives me an intense sense of peace and tranquility.
The Bruce Peninsula is far from a well-kept secret. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit each year, and
as a result it’s difficult to capture the landscape on its own, with no people in the frame. But I managed to
do it. Here are a few highlights.
THE GROTTO
As you likely know, the Grotto, a sea cave carved into the limestone shores of Georgian Bay over
thousands of years by the crashing waves, is one of Bruce County’s top summer attractions.
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