Timed day-use parking for the Grotto at Cyprus Lake: six 4-hour slots a day between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm. A confirmed reservation is required from May 1 to October 31.
Plan your Bruce Peninsula National Park trip here, then get your permit from the agency.
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How to get Grotto Parking
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
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How booking the Grotto Parking works
Grotto Parking Reservation: Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario, Canada. Parks Canada takes the bookings. Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. When bookings open: one launch day each year on the Parks Canada Reservation Service.
How to get a Grotto Parking permit
- Type
- Day Use
- Location
- Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario, Canada
Step 1: How it is booked
Booked on the Parks Canada Reservation Service, online at reservation.pc.gc.ca or by phone at 1-877-737-3783. PermitSnag does not check this booking system for openings yet, so there is no alert for this one.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Grotto Parking on reservation.pc.gc.ca. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
In an emergency, call 911.
Grotto Parking FAQ
Do I need a Grotto parking reservation?
Yes, in season. Parks Canada says a confirmed reservation is required to park for the Grotto from May 1 to October 31.
When does Grotto parking reservation open?
In 2026 it opened on Monday, February 2 at 8 am Eastern time. Parks Canada had not published the 2027 date on October 29, 2026.
How long is a Grotto parking slot?
Four hours. There are six slots a day, from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, and Parks Canada asks you to arrive with at least 2 hours left.
Can I change my Grotto parking reservation?
No. You cannot change the date, time or name. Cancel and rebook.
Can I get Grotto parking if every slot is full?
A cancellation puts the slot back on sale. This page does not check that system for you yet, so look at the agency page again as your dates get closer.