Dear Guests
Please excuse our mess...we are
currently undergoing renovations.
We will be adding
an additional 20 rooms and Event Space that can accommodate up
to 150 people and we anticipate to be completed by Spring
2026.
The Matheson rooms face the construction site
and may be noisy at times during the day, but we will do our
best to help make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.
We
are pretty excited about our renovation project and realize what
an inconvenience it can be, but we feel the end result will all
be worth it.
During construction elevator use will
be limited to hours of operation - Check with front desk
associates for operational hours.
Thank you for your
understanding and patience as we undergo these growling
pains.
Sincerely
The Princess Team
Visiting Tobermory in July: The Complete Local Guide
July is Tobermory's peak season — and for good reason. The turquoise water of Georgian Bay is at its warmest, every tour operator and restaurant is fully open, and the long summer days give you more time to explore. It is also the busiest month of the year. Here is everything you need to know, written by a team that has welcomed guests to Tobermory every July since 1977.
What July in Tobermory is actually like
July is warm, green, and genuinely stunning. Average daytime temperatures sit between 22°C and 28°C with low humidity — perfect hiking weather. Georgian Bay water temperatures reach 16°C to 20°C by mid-July, making swimming at The Grotto and Singing Sands enjoyable.
What is open in July
The Grotto and Bruce Peninsula National Park: open daily, but timed entry reservations required
•Fathom Five National Marine Park and Flowerpot Island boat tours: running daily
•Chi-Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island: daily crossings in full operation
•Pharos Restaurant at Princess Hotel: open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner
•Glass-bottom boat tours (Bruce Anchor Cruises, Blue Heron Cruises, Tobermory Wave): multipledepartures daily
•Scuba diving (Dive Life Tobermory): full summer schedule in operation
What to book before you arrive in July
Grotto parking permit: reservation.pc.gc.ca — book as early as possible, often sells out
•Flowerpot Island boat tour: bruceanchor.com or blueheron.com or tobermorywave.com—weekends sell out
•Your hotel room: book 4 to 6 weeks in advance for July weekend
•Chi-Cheemaun ferry if you plan to cross to Manitoulin: ontarioferries.com
Our suggested July itinerary
Day 1
•Arrive by early afternoon, check in to Princess Hotel
•Explore Little Tub Harbour — 2 minutes from the hotel — and enjoy the village and shops
•Book your glass-bottom boat tour for the next morning at the harbour ticket office
•Dinner at Pharos Restaurant overlooking the harbour — watch the evening boats come in
Day 2
•Early breakfast at Pharos
•Drive to Bruce Peninsula National Park
•Hike to The Grotto and Indian Head Cove (2.5 hours return)
•Afternoon glass-bottom boat tour to Flowerpot Island
•Sunset walk along the Little Tub Harbour boardwalk
Book your July stay at Tobermory Princess Hotel
Our Georgian Rooms feature private panoramic balconies overlooking Little Tub Harbour — the best seat in Tobermory for summer sunsets. We offer free parking, a breakfast discount for all hotel guests, and a harbour-view restaurant and patio, open daily.
Let’s Plan Your Stay
We’d love to host your group. Reach out to start planning your
Tobermory getaway or add a memorable stay to your itinerary.
Contact
us today to check availability, rates, and customized group
packages.
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