The Cave Guide

Greig's Caves

Lion's Head, ON
Self-guided walk through 10 caves. Cash only.
2 hr
on the main tour
C$15
adult ticket

A family-run site on the Bruce Peninsula where you walk yourself through a chain of caves, then hike a trail above them for views. Allow about two hours.

The story

Charles Greig bought the land with the caves in 1926. In the 1960s a businessman suggested opening them, and the first visitors paid $1 per car. Parts of the film Quest for Fire were shot here in 1981. Don and Lisa Greig run the site today, with 10 of the original 12 caves open.

Open to visitors since
1960s

History source: exploregreigscaves.ca.

Tickets and timing

Adults
C$15
Kids
C$7.50 (3–12), free 2 and under
How long it takes
About 2 hours in total; the caves take about an hour
Hours
Daily from 9 am, closing at 5 pm in May, June, September and October and 6 pm in July and August. Last entry an hour before closing.
Booking
No reservations. Cash only.

Getting around underground

The walk
Rocky ground and steep climbs. Closed-toe, closed-back shoes or hiking boots are required.
Wheelchairs
Not accessible: steep slopes and rocky ground.
Strollers
Picnic area only; use a baby carrier in the caves.

Dogs, weather and what to wear

Dogs
No dogs anywhere on the property, including the parking lot.

Good to know

On site
picnic area, portable toilets, bottled water

Getting there

Toronto

407 Scenic Caves Rd, Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0

Directions in Google Maps

Distances are straight-line from each city center.

Questions people ask

How long does a visit to Greig's Caves take?

About 2 hours in total; the caves take about an hour

Can you visit Greig's Caves in a wheelchair?

Not accessible: steep slopes and rocky ground.

Are dogs allowed at Greig's Caves?

No dogs anywhere on the property, including the parking lot.

Do you need to book Greig's Caves in advance?

No reservations. Cash only.

Where is Greig's Caves?

407 Scenic Caves Rd, Lion's Head, ON N0H 1W0

Listed in: self-guided caves

Checked on 2026-10-23 against exploregreigscaves.ca (home, about and history). Prices and hours change, so confirm on the official site before you drive out.

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