Fathom Five - Flowerpot Island

fathom five - flowerpot island

Parks Canada
bruce peninsula · Ontario · reservable

what to expect

In the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, this park has sparkling blue water, rugged shoreline scenery and the famous Flowerpot Island rock formations. World renowned scuba diving on 24 shipwrecks, in the heart of the Great Lakes.

the basics

drive from edmonton
32.7h · 2452 km
drive from calgary
32.9h · 2464 km
drive from vancouver
41.6h · 3117 km

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what to know

updated each morning from provincial parks and Environment Canada.

no fire ban active
Last checked from the provincial fire-ban feed. Check at the gate before you light — conditions change.

what to bring

this list adapts to fathom five - flowerpot island. no showers means a travel towel; the lake means a swimsuit;

common questions about fathom five - flowerpot island

how far is fathom five - flowerpot island from edmonton?
Fathom Five - Flowerpot Island is 2452 km from Edmonton — approximately a 32.7-hour drive on highway routes.
do you need reservations at fathom five - flowerpot island?
Yes. Fathom Five - Flowerpot Island is operated by Parks Canada and uses an online reservation system. Book direct via the operator link on this page.
when is the best time to camp at fathom five - flowerpot island?
Peak season at Fathom Five - Flowerpot Island aligns with swimmable months — Jul through Aug. Shoulder months (May, September) offer fewer crowds.

nearby places

within ~100 km of fathom five - flowerpot island.

data last refreshed 2026-05-14 from parks canada + open sources

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