Flowerpot Island, Fathom Five National Marine Park

Name: Flowerpot Island
Address: Fathom Five National Marine Park, Canada

#3 among attractions in Fathom Five National Marine Park

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Flowerpot Island is an island in Georgian Bay, in the Canadian province of Ontario, and is a part of Fathom Five National Marine Park. The island spans 2.1 kilometres from east to west, and 1.5 kilometres from north to south, and has a total area of 2 square kilometres. The name of the island comes from two rock pillars on its eastern shore, which look like flower pots. A third flowerpot once stood, but tumbled in 1903. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.77 mi²Coordinates: 45°18'22"N, 81°38'6"W

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Flowerpot Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Big Tub Lighthouse, National Marine Conservation Area, Cove Island Light.

3.8 miSW
Lighthouse
Big Tub Lighthouse, Tobermory
98 min walk • Nestled on the rocky shores of Tobermory, Ontario, the Big Tub Lighthouse stands as a charming beacon, guiding mariners through the waters of Georgian Bay. This picturesque lighthouse, with its classic red and white facade, is not just a navigational aid but also a...
0.7 miN
Park
National Marine Conservation Area, Fathom Five National Marine Park
19 min walk • National Marine Conservation Areas is a Parks Canada programme responsible for marine areas managed for sustainability and containing smaller zones of high protection. They include the seabed, the water itself and any species which occur there. They may also include wetlands, estuaries, islands and other coastal lands.
5.1 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Cove Island Light, Fathom Five National Marine Park
130 min walk • The Cove Island Light, at Gig Point on the island, is located in Fathom Five National Marine Park, but is not part of the Park. It is situated on the Bruce Peninsula, Ontario Canada. It has been a navigational aid in the narrow channel between Lake Huron and Georgian Bay since 30 October 1858.

Flowerpot Island, Fathom Five National Marine Park

Facts and practical information

Fathom Five National Marine Park plan & book

Flowerpot Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Big Tub Lighthouse, Tobermory

National Marine Conservation Area, Fathom Five National Marine Park

Cove Island Light, Fathom Five National Marine Park