Our Waters, Await You!
Boat Tours
We provide a variety of tours in two locations. Our “Island Tours” depart from Oliphant, ON and our “River Tours” depart from Sauble Beach.
Boat Tour Types
Guided Tours: Includes commentary of the history, geography and environment. (Oliphant & Sauble River) 1.5 hours
Guided Tours on a Glass-Bottom Boat: Includes commentary of the history, geography and environment. (Oliphant only) 1.5 hours
Boat Rides: No commentary, just a boat ride! (Oliphant and Sauble) 1 hour
Snorkelling Tours: Includes gear. (Oliphant only) 2 hours
Sunset Cruises: (Oliphant & Sauble)
Birding Tours: (Oliphant only in May and June) 2 hours
Unique Tours: Tours and experiences on specific topics with guest guides that are experts in their fields. (Oliphant and Sauble River) 1.5 or 2 hours
Public Tours vs. Private Tours
Private Tours are for your party only. You do not pay by the person, you pay a set price to have the boat and operator to yourself. On Public Tours, customer pay by the person, and we attempt to fill the boat.
Oliphant Departures
JUST 13 KM NORTH OF SAUBLE BEACH AND 13 KM WEST OF WIARTON
The area we navigate is an archipelago of 70+ islands known locally as “The Fishing Islands” of Lake Huron. Learn about the history, geography and incredibly beautiful natural environment in this part of South Bruce Peninsula, just 13 km west of Wiarton and 13 km north of Sauble Beach.
Sauble River Departures
IN SAUBLE BEACH
We travel from the mouth of the beautiful Sauble River to the Sauble Falls, in Sauble Beach, Ontario. Learn about the indigenous people, lumber barons and pleasure-seekers of our past who came here to fish, profit, and enjoy the sandy shores of what would become a full-season lakeside town and premier Ontario vacation destination.
How to Make a Reservation
All tours must pre-booked. They can be booked online, by phone or from our Reservation Booth at 310 Main Street in Sauble Beach. For same-day availability, please call 519-372-6309.
Enjoy a guided boat tour past islands once rich in the history of indigenous people and early white mariners, in this stunning part of South Bruce Peninsula. Departs from Oliphant.
Explore the course of the Sauble River from the mouth to the Sauble Falls. Revisit a time when the Sauble River and falls, were a hub of activity in this now popular vacation destination. Departs in Sauble Beach.
Boat Tour Pricing
Oliphant Tours:
18 Shoreline Avenue, South Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H 2T0 44o730′ N -81o278′
Sauble Tours:
53A Sauble Falls Road, South Bruce Peninsula, ON N0H2T0 44.661295, -81.274138
Off-season prices are in red and apply from May 1 – June 25 and Sept. 8 – Oct. 12th on applicable tours. *HST will be applied.
| *For 2020 season: We are using our larger boats for small group tours to ensure physical distancing between staff/guests. Therefore, 2 additional passengers from the same household are permitted on the Private Small Group Tours, and will be charged the individual group tour ticket prices. | ||
| TOUR TYPE | PUBLIC TOURS* | PRIVATE TOURS* |
| GUIDED TOURS 1.5 hrs. Oliphant/Sauble | Adult (Ages 18-64): $47.00/$42.00 Senior (Ages 65+): $45.00/$40.00 Youth (Ages 4-17): $37.00/$32.00 Child (Ages 1-3): $12.00/$10.00 Infant (Ages 11mo & Under): FREE | Small Group (1-6 people): $270.00/$240.00 Large Group (1-12 passengers): $540.00/$480.00 |
| GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT GUIDED TOURS 1.5 Hrs. Oliphant only | Small Group (1-6 people): $280.00/$250.00 | |
| PONTOON BOAT RIDES 1 Hr. 1 Hr. Oliphant/Sauble | Adult (Ages 18-64): $37.00/$32.00 Senior (Ages 65+): $35.00/$30.00 Youth (Ages 4-17): $27.00/$22.00 Child (Ages 1-3): $10.00/$10.00 Infant (Ages 11mo & Under): FREE | Oliphant: Small Group (1-6 people): $210.00/$180.00 Large Group (1-12 people): $420.00/$360.00 Sauble: Large Group (1-12 people): $420.00/$360.00 |
| SNORKELLING/ SWIMMING TOURS 2 Hrs. Oliphant only | Adult Snorkeller/Swimmer (Ages 18-64): $72.00/$67.00 Senior Snorkeller/Swimmer (Ages 65+): $70.00/$65.00 Youth Snorkeller/Swimmer (Ages 4-17): $62.00/$57.00 Child Swimmer (Ages 1-3): $37.00/$32.00 Infant (Ages 11mo & Under): FREE Adult Watcher (Ages 18-64): $47.00/$42.00 Senior Watcher (Ages 65+): $45.00/$40.00 Youth Watcher (Ages 4-17): $37.00/$32.00 Child Watcher (Ages 1-3): $15.00/$10.00 | Small Group: (1-6 people): $420.00/$390 Large Group: (1-12 people) $840.00/$780.00 *All Ages* |
| SUNSET CRUISES 1 Hr. Oliphant/Sauble | Adult (Ages 18-64): $37.00/$32.00 Senior (Ages 65+): $35.00/$30.00 Youth (Ages 4-17): $27.00/$22.00 Child (Ages 1-3): $10.00/$10.00 Infant (Ages 11 mo & Under): FREE | Small Group (1-6 people) $210.00/$180 Large Group: (7-12 people) $420.00/$360.00 *All Ages* |
| OFFSHORE BIRDING FOR EXPERIENCED BIRDERS 2 Hrs. Oliphant only May/June only | Adult (Ages 15-64): $52.00 Senior (Ages 65+): $50.00 Youth (Ages 6-15): $37.00 | Small Group Tour (1-6 people) $300.00 Large Group Tour (7-12 people) $600.00 |
| UNIQUE TOURS | Please refer to individual tour items for these special tours. | |
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule your trip due to weather conditions, for your safety. We also reserve the right to cancel or reschedule group tours that do not meet our minimum 4 person or equivalent, requirement. In this instance you will be provided with 3 options: a) a full refund b) an opportunity to reschedule or c) the opportunity to pay a surcharge to ensure the boat goes.
Safety Information
All boats comply with with Transport Canada requirements and operators have required marine certifications.
All boats are fully insured.
All boats are equipped with the required safety equipment and approved life preservers.
Everyone must follow all stated safety rules.