Halfway Log Dump
A pebble-beach bay on the eastern side of the national park, with emerald water and white cliffs. It is quieter than the caves and good for swimming and picnics.
The bay takes its name from the log chute once used in logging, along which timber was pushed from the clifftop into the lake. Today it is a wide white pebble beach backed by the white cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment, and its water is as clear as the water around the caves. It is about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot, and you can extend your hike along the Bruce Trail toward the cliffs on either side. During peak season, parking likewise requires a time-slot reservation on the Parks Canada website. The access road is gravel and becomes muddy after rain. It's a good choice for visitors who want to avoid the crowds at the caves.
Opening hours
All day (in peak season, parking by reserved time slot)
Nearby sights
- Indian Head Cove
- The Grotto
- Cyprus Lake
- Singing Sands
- Flowerpot Island
- Fathom Five National Marine Park
- Bruce Peninsula National Park & Fathom Five Visitor Centre
- Cabot Head Lighthouse