Northern Bruce
Accessibility
2024
Accessibility Update
Public Spaces
- 25 new accessible picnic tables
- 8 new AODA compliant benches
- 10 new bear-proof AODA compliant waste and recycling stations
Transportation
- New curb ramps installed in Lion’s Head
- Installation of wheelchair traffic signs
- Ongoing completion of Tobermory and Lion’s Head Sidewalk projects
Facilities
- Converted 8 facilities to brighter LED lighting
- Completion of Tender for Tobermory Library and Ferndale Art Gallery entrance ramps and railing (2025 completion)
Information and Communication
- Ongoing utilization of an electronic Records Management System
- Ongoing promotion of alternative communication and attendance options (Livestream, Online, Telephone, Mail)
Customer Service
- Continuous staff training for accessible customer service
- Ongoing utilization of accessible programs and fillable forms
- Distribution of monthly newsletter and Council Highlights
The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula is firmly committed to ensuring equal access to information, services, and facilities for people with disabilities.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for participation and to treating people with disabilities with the utmost dignity and independence.
To that end, we will work diligently to remove and prevent accessibility barriers, meeting all requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for participation and to treating people with disabilities with the utmost dignity and independence.
To that end, we will work diligently to remove and prevent accessibility barriers, meeting all requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Our unique nature is accessible for you.
Singing Sands, 126 Dorcas Bay Road, Tobermory
Northern Bruce Peninsula, accessibility is important to us
Parks Canada Visitor Centre
120 Chi Sin Tib Dek Road, Tobermory
- Two accessible parking spots available on a first-come-first-serve basis
- Paved parking lot
- Indoor accessible public universal/single user washroom
- Gallery theatre: accessible wheelchair seating, ramped walkway with string lights to access seats. Hearing devices available to borrow upon request.
Grotto and Cyprus Lake
496 Cyprus Lake Road, Tobermory
- Parking is by reservation only. www.reservation.pc.gc.ca or 1-877-737-3783 (Early May to late October)
- Paved parking lot
- Open air pavilion at head of trails with stamped concrete surface and indoor accessible universal/single user public washroom
- Accessible compost washroom along trail (may require assistance over small gap to access ramp)
Cyprus Lake Campground
469 Cyprus Lake Roadd, Tobermory
- All campsites at Cyprus Lake Campground are un-serviced
- All sites offer a natural dirt floor surface
- All sites allow two vehicles parked on site
- Sites’ dimensions vary in length and width - dimensions and proximity to washroom facilities can be found under reservations at www.reservation.pc.gc.ca
- All washrooms in the Poplar area of the campground offer accessible stalls in gendered washrooms
- Designated washrooms in the Birches offer universal/single user style facilities
- Comfort Station (The Campground Hub) – Indoor gendered accessible washroom and shower facilities at open air pavilion with stamped concrete surface, shower is on a five-minute timer
Halfway Log Dump
Emmett Lake Road, Tobermory
- Parking is by reservation only – www.reservation.pc.gc.ca 1-877-737-3783 (mid-June to late September)
- Parking lot is mix of packed gravel and packed dirt
- Open air pavilion at head of trails with stamped concrete surface and indoor accessible universal/ single user public washroom
Singing Sands
126 Dorcas Bay Road, Tobermory
- Two accessible parking spots available on a first-come-first-serve basis
- Interlocking brick parking lot with 10m double wide gravel trail leading to Dorcas Bay Road
- Paved crosswalk from parking lot to access Singing Sands day-use area
- A wide open interlocking brick surface leads to open air pavilion with stamped concrete surface
- Pavilion offers indoor gendered washrooms with an accessible stall
- Large wooden surfaced picnic area with accessible picnic table
- Wooden boardwalk with rope railing leads to a wheelchair access mat bringing visitors onto the beach and to the Lake Huron Shoreline
- Distance from access mat to water varies due to fluctuating lake levels. Gently sloping beach to shallow water
Less barriers more freedom
As the Northern Bruce Peninsula becomes an increasingly popular destination for tourists and travelers, a growing number of restaurants, motels, and hotels in the area are embracing accessibility by becoming barrier-free.
These forward-thinking establishments recognize the importance of catering to guests with varying levels of mobility. From wider doorways and hallways to grab bars, ramps, and accessible washroom facilities, thoughtful design elements are being incorporated to create welcoming spaces for all.
Ample designated parking and unobstructed paths of travel allow visitors to navigate the premises with ease. Inside, considerations like lowered counters, Braille signage, and visual fire alarms foster independence.
By eliminating physical barriers, these accommodations and eateries are not only tapping into a broader customer base but are also contributing to a more inclusive travel experience on the picturesque shores of the Northern Bruce Peninsula.
These forward-thinking establishments recognize the importance of catering to guests with varying levels of mobility. From wider doorways and hallways to grab bars, ramps, and accessible washroom facilities, thoughtful design elements are being incorporated to create welcoming spaces for all.
Ample designated parking and unobstructed paths of travel allow visitors to navigate the premises with ease. Inside, considerations like lowered counters, Braille signage, and visual fire alarms foster independence.
By eliminating physical barriers, these accommodations and eateries are not only tapping into a broader customer base but are also contributing to a more inclusive travel experience on the picturesque shores of the Northern Bruce Peninsula.
