Ideas for visiting Manitoulin Island
Sightseeing
Swim, walk behind the falls, or just enjoy the view! There is a trail you can walk as well.
Parking Tip - the parking lot right by the fall is very small and if it's full and you park on the road, you risk being ticketed. Instead, keep driving up Main Street in the direction of Mudge Bay and you'll see a number of spots on your right to pull off and park for the Kagawong River Trail. It's a bit more walking but it's worth not getting a ticket!
Also if you're interested, consider a tour of the Kagawong River with Manitoulin Streams, a local conservation group.
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50-64 Main StSwim, walk behind the falls, or just enjoy the view! There is a trail you can walk as well.
Parking Tip - the parking lot right by the fall is very small and if it's full and you park on the road, you risk being ticketed. Instead, keep driving up Main Street in the direction of Mudge Bay and you'll see a number of spots on your right to pull off and park for the Kagawong River Trail. It's a bit more walking but it's worth not getting a ticket!
Also if you're interested, consider a tour of the Kagawong River with Manitoulin Streams, a local conservation group.
A must-see, the Cup and Saucer Trail is a great hike with stunning views! Arguably the most well known trail on the island, if you're an early riser, sunrise is a great time to go. But it's truly great any time of day.
If you're interested, consider experiencing it with an Indigenous guide - check out Great Spirit Circle Trail.
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Cup and Saucer Trail
4097 ON-540A must-see, the Cup and Saucer Trail is a great hike with stunning views! Arguably the most well known trail on the island, if you're an early riser, sunrise is a great time to go. But it's truly great any time of day.
If you're interested, consider experiencing it with an Indigenous guide - check out Great Spirit Circle Trail.
The only provincial park on Manitoulin Island! Featuring 15 kms of hiking trails spread across 4 routes, it's a great way to enjoy the northern shores of Lake Huron. Good for hikers of all abilities and ages!
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Misery Bay Provincial Nature Reserve
The only provincial park on Manitoulin Island! Featuring 15 kms of hiking trails spread across 4 routes, it's a great way to enjoy the northern shores of Lake Huron. Good for hikers of all abilities and ages!
Beautiful public beach and boardwalk! One of the best beaches on the Island, soak up the sun and play in the sand or have some fun on the playground equipment - this is a great spot for families.
The sunsets here are also spectacular - and pair nicely with ice cream from Huron Island Time!
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Providence Bay Beach
Mutchmor StreetBeautiful public beach and boardwalk! One of the best beaches on the Island, soak up the sun and play in the sand or have some fun on the playground equipment - this is a great spot for families.
The sunsets here are also spectacular - and pair nicely with ice cream from Huron Island Time!
Step inside this place of learning as you lean from the exhibits and admire the artwork from Anishinaabe artisans who use porcupine quills, sweetgrass, antlers and more to create beautiful masterpieces.
The Ojibwa Cultural Foundation also offers some workshops including beading and other traditional crafts. Follow their Facebook page for more information on workshops and other events.
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Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
15 Old Highway 551 RdStep inside this place of learning as you lean from the exhibits and admire the artwork from Anishinaabe artisans who use porcupine quills, sweetgrass, antlers and more to create beautiful masterpieces.
The Ojibwa Cultural Foundation also offers some workshops including beading and other traditional crafts. Follow their Facebook page for more information on workshops and other events.
With a wide range of up-and-coming as well as established artists, you'll find everything from painters to sculptors to crafters.
The Gallery also holds open-air concerts and artist workshops. One of the biggest events they have is the Group of Seven Show which occurs each year - artists from all over are challenged to paint just like AY Jackson, Lawren Harris and the other members.
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Perivale Gallery
1320 Perivale Rd EWith a wide range of up-and-coming as well as established artists, you'll find everything from painters to sculptors to crafters.
The Gallery also holds open-air concerts and artist workshops. One of the biggest events they have is the Group of Seven Show which occurs each year - artists from all over are challenged to paint just like AY Jackson, Lawren Harris and the other members.
A great cafe and art gallery - you can't miss it with the two murals on each side of the building!
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The Mutchmor and Providence Peace Cafe
5263 ON-551A great cafe and art gallery - you can't miss it with the two murals on each side of the building!
Neighbourhoods
Home to Bridal Veil Falls, Kagawong also has some lovely shops (don't miss the chocolate shop!) and a farmer's market in the summer (Wednesdays in July and August from 10am to 3pm)
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Kagawong
Home to Bridal Veil Falls, Kagawong also has some lovely shops (don't miss the chocolate shop!) and a farmer's market in the summer (Wednesdays in July and August from 10am to 3pm)
Little current is a great little town with some great boutique shops! Check out the views of the iconic swing bridge, enjoy a walk along the water on the boardwalk and marina, or check out some of the local shops or restaurants!
The swing bridge was built in 1931 and is an Ontario Heritage Site. It stays open for vehicles to pass except for the first 15 minutes of every hour from 7am until 10pm daily from June to August.
Walk along the Little Current Waterfront Trail for the best views of the swing bridge!
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Little Current
Little current is a great little town with some great boutique shops! Check out the views of the iconic swing bridge, enjoy a walk along the water on the boardwalk and marina, or check out some of the local shops or restaurants!
The swing bridge was built in 1931 and is an Ontario Heritage Site. It stays open for vehicles to pass except for the first 15 minutes of every hour from 7am until 10pm daily from June to August.
Walk along the Little Current Waterfront Trail for the best views of the swing bridge!
Cute town with shops and restaurants. Check out Split Rail Brewing and have a drink of the patio, wander the waterfront, check out the shops! Linens and Lavender is a favourite if you like lavender, soaps, quilts or all of the above ;)
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Gore Bay
Cute town with shops and restaurants. Check out Split Rail Brewing and have a drink of the patio, wander the waterfront, check out the shops! Linens and Lavender is a favourite if you like lavender, soaps, quilts or all of the above ;)
City/town information
A little bit about Manitoulin Island...
It's the world's largest freshwater island - so large it has 108 lakes within it!
Manitoulin Island is also an important place for the Anishinaabe people and is home to the only officially recognized unceded reserve in the country - Wikwemikong First Nation.
With beautiful vistas, incredible landscapes, delicious food, amazing people and more - you'll fall in love with Manitoulin Island!
How to get to Manitoulin Island...
Located between Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and the northern shore of Lake Huron.
The Island is accessible all year round via the swing bridge in Little Current (on the north side of the Island).
In the summer months, you can catch the MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry from Tobermory across to South Baymouth (on the south side of the Island). The ferry runs early May through to October - be sure to check the schedule and book your ticket well in advance!
Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
A little bit about Manitoulin Island...
It's the world's largest freshwater island - so large it has 108 lakes within it!
Manitoulin Island is also an important place for the Anishinaabe people and is home to the only officially recognized unceded reserve in the country - Wikwemikong First Nation.
With beautiful vistas, incredible landscapes, delicious food, amazing people and more - you'll fall in love with Manitoulin Island!
How to get to Manitoulin Island...
Located between Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and the northern shore of Lake Huron.
The Island is accessible all year round via the swing bridge in Little Current (on the north side of the Island).
In the summer months, you can catch the MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry from Tobermory across to South Baymouth (on the south side of the Island). The ferry runs early May through to October - be sure to check the schedule and book your ticket well in advance!
Food and Drink Recommendations
For over 10 years now, this local coffee chain has been fuelling adventures for locals and visitors alike.
The original location is in Little Current but they now have locations in Gore Bay and Manitowaning as well
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Loco Beanz Coffee House
7 Water St EFor over 10 years now, this local coffee chain has been fuelling adventures for locals and visitors alike.
The original location is in Little Current but they now have locations in Gore Bay and Manitowaning as well
Soak up the sun with a pint in hand on their patio - I recommend getting a flight so you can try a few of their beers!
While they don't do food themselves, The Trough next door has you covered with plenty of choices from burgers to salads to poutine!
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Manitoulin Brewing Co
43 Manitowaning RoadSoak up the sun with a pint in hand on their patio - I recommend getting a flight so you can try a few of their beers!
While they don't do food themselves, The Trough next door has you covered with plenty of choices from burgers to salads to poutine!
Split Rail has a great patio along the shores of Gore Bay. Enjoy some good beer along with the vibes of Lake Huron's north channel!
If you'd like to learn more, hop on a tour of the facility!
There is also a seasonal food truck - Manitoulin Pizza Company - that is often on site at the edge of the patio.
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Split Rail Brewing Company
31 Water StSplit Rail has a great patio along the shores of Gore Bay. Enjoy some good beer along with the vibes of Lake Huron's north channel!
If you'd like to learn more, hop on a tour of the facility!
There is also a seasonal food truck - Manitoulin Pizza Company - that is often on site at the edge of the patio.
The whitefish is incredible and they make their own spicy tartar sauce
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Lake Huron Fish & Chips
20 McNevin StThe whitefish is incredible and they make their own spicy tartar sauce
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Hiking Trails
If you're an avid hiker, there are plenty of trails waiting for you on Manitoulin Island. They vary in length as well as difficulty so be sure to look them up and plan accordingly (even if you're not a hiker, there's something for everyone!)
Be sure to bring along some sunscreen and bug spray if you're hiking in the summer months!
- Cup and Saucer Trail
- Misery Bay Provincial Park
- M'Chigeeng Aboriginal Trail
- Bebamikawe Memorial Trail
- Lewis Twin Peaks Hiking Trail
- South Baymouth Lookout Trail
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Enjoy the amazing lookouts
The Cup and Saucer Trail is definitely high up on the list for amazing view on the Island, though that's not the only place! Each of these lookouts you can drive to, so if hiking isn't your thing, we've got you covered!
- Macleans Mountain Lookout (just south of Little Current). Note the drive is a bit steep up this gravel road.
- East Bluffs Lookout (Gore Bay). This also makes for a great picnic spot!
- Two O'Clock Lookout (Wikwemikong). Enjoy the beautiful views across Stephen's Cove and read about the 1836 Treaty to preserve Manitoulin Island
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Fishing Tours
Isn't no secret that fishing in Northern Ontario is great so why not see what you can catch?
Your best bet is to go on a guided tour or hire a local guide - they know when and where the fish are biting so you won't come out empty-handed (hopefully)!
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The Chi-Cheemaun (Ferry)
If you plan to take the MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry either on your way to or from the Island, be sure to book your tickets well in advance as they do sell out often!