Welcome to Grebe Lodge

Grebe Lodge
Group Accommodations at Cabot Head Research Station

A stunning setting overlooking Georgian Bay in the heart of Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve!

Click here to download the Grebe Lodge Group Accommodation Application Form

About Grebe Lodge fireplace

Grebe Lodge is located in Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve, on the northeast tip of the Bruce Peninsula. Situated on a small spit of land, the lodge is bordered on one side by Georgian Bay and on the other by Wingfield Basin, a magnificent natural harbour. Towering bluffs of the Niagara Escarpment loom in the distance, providing spectacular scenery! Grebe Lodge was built in the 1950s as a fishing lodge. The lodge is now available for groups to use for education, research field trips, etc.

Grebe Lodge is named for the Red-necked Grebe, a species of water bird which migrates through Cabot Head and Dyers Bay, giving this area international status as an Important Bird Area.

In 1999 the Bruce Peninsula Bird Observatory (BPBO) began spring and fall migration monitoring at Cabot Head. With the support of Ontario Parks and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, BPBO restored Grebe Lodge and now makes it available to groups for research or educational purposes. Income from Grebe Lodge helps support the programs of BPBO, and helps to maintain the facilities.

An attractive stone building that accommodates up to 16 people, the Lodge sports an open-concept common room, with an enormous central fireplace and large windows offering expansive views overlooking beautiful Georgian Bay. The lodge has a well equipped kitchen and a dining area. There are two large bedroom units, each of which are each equipped with 3 comfortable bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms.

Who may use the Lodge
The lodge is available to adult educational groups (universities or colleges) and nature, photography or art groups. Group activities must have an educational or research focus (to meet the regulations of the Provincial Nature Reserve). Research projects must meet with the approval of Ontario Parks.

About Cabot Head
Cabot Head Provincial Nature Reserve is dominated by the rugged cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment and the deep, pristine waters of Georgian Bay. The reserve contains a rich mosaic of habitats including wetland, alvar, expansive forests, boulder beaches and cliff face. Consequently, a large natural diversity is found at Cabot Head. Home to ferns, orchids, snakes, bears and hundreds of bird species, Cabot Head is a paradise for naturalists, artists and photographers.

Directions to Cabot Head
From the south:
Driving north on Hwy 6, turn right onto Dyers Bay Road and follow into the hamlet of Dyers Bay. Continuing with the shore on the right and watch for signs to Cabot Head Lighthouse. Follow Cabot Head Road along the shore for 8km. Look for a green sign #753 and turn left onto the track to the gate of the Provincial Nature Reserve. Grebe Lodge is 2 km beyond this gate.

grebe lodge aerial photo From the north:
Take the Chi-Cheemaun from South
Baymouth on Manitoulin Island to
Tobermory. Drive south on Hwy 6
(15km). Turn left at Dyers Bay Road (see above for further directions)

Terms
Student groups & non-profit groups/organizations:
$20.00 per person per night
[$200.00 minimum per group per night]
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Deposit (non-refundable): $250.00
Damage & cleaning deposit: $150.00 (refundable)

All other groups/organizations:
$25.00 pp per night
Other charges/conditions as above

Meals are not provided.
Guests should bring towels, soap, sleeping bag & pillow case.
Pillows are provided.

For more information, email BPBO