Flowerpot Island
The emblem of Fathom Five National Marine Park: two limestone sea stacks, carved by lake waves into flowerpot shapes, rising from the shoreline.
Flowerpot Island lies in Lake Huron, about 6 km northeast of Tobermory. Its two sea stacks, roughly 7 m and 12 m tall, were carved by lake waves from the dolomite of the Niagara Escarpment, and their shape resembles flowerpots. After landing, an approximately 2.6 km loop trail takes you past the two 'flowerpots,' sea caves, and the lighthouse station built in 1897. Visitors reach the island on private tour boats, most of which pass the Sweepstakes shipwreck in Big Tub Harbour. A separate national marine park landing fee is required. There are no shops on the island, so bring enough water and food, and mind the time of the last boat.
Opening hours
About mid-May to mid-Oct (follows boat schedule)
Nearby sights
- Fathom Five National Marine Park
- Bruce Peninsula National Park & Fathom Five Visitor Centre
- Little Tub Harbour, Tobermory
- Big Tub Lighthouse
- Big Tub Harbour Shipwrecks (Sweepstakes)
- The Grotto
- Indian Head Cove
- Cyprus Lake