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TREASURE COVE GALLERY
Manitoulin art, aboriginal carvings, quill boxes, moccasins, music, books,
Pendleton blankets and Hawberry preserves. On the way to Spider Bay,
Ba on
Water St. in Little Current. Open daily, May 15th - Oct. 15th. (705) 368-1205.
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AND GALLERY
In the native tradition - intricate stone carvings, Manitoulin Island art,
porcupine quill boxes, turquoise jewellery, moccasins. Highway 6, south
of Sheguiandah. Open daily, May - October. (705) 368-2377. Page 40
Art & Craft Classes
LA CLOCHE COUNTRY
ART SCHOOL
The La Cloche area has been a mecca for landscape painters since it
was popular with the Group of Seven. Our art school is a unique opportunity to learn and improve landscape drawing and painting skills in
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vistas, massive rock formations, forests, Great Lake harbours, wildlife,
rivers, streams, waterfalls, lakes and beaches. Your instructor is Richard Edwards, A.O.C.A., who has been painting professionally since 1970
and whose works belong to many private and permanent collections in
Canada, the United States and Europe. He shows regularly at a dozen or
more galleries throughout Ontario. The school operates out of Bay Villa
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is $175.00 per week or $40.00 per day. For more information, please
contact Ellen Lewis, 531 3rd Ave. East, Owen Sound, ON
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(519)376-8606; cottage, (705)859-3104; Email: [email protected]
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OUTDOORS
On Manitoulin Island there are many activities to occupy leisure hours - year round. Some
of the most popular activities are described here.
Water Activities
Whatever water activities you enMR\¿VKLQJFDQRHLQJZDWHUVNLLQJZLQG
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on Manitoulin Island.
As an island, of course, Manitoulin
is surrounded by water and the island itself
contains perhaps 100 lakes including the
three largest ones: Manitou, Kagawong and
Mindemoya. On most lakes, the shoreline is
easily reached from public roads running to
or alongside the water.
Many communities have improved
their shorelines by providing sandy swimming beaches, boat ramps and picnic spots.
There are public docks at all the larger ports,
and waterfront resorts maintain beaches and boating facilities for their guests.
Boardwalks in Gore Bay and Providence
Bay make the waterfront easily accessible
for all, including those
who use wheelchairs.
Little Current boasts
the
well-developed
beach, walking trail
and park area, Low
Island Park.
The Ontario
Ministry of Transpor
Transportation has provided
popular Island
y spots includen Mile Point off
Highway 6 between
Little Current and
Manitowaning;
two
locations
on
Lake
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Mindemoya, east and
west of the village;
Bridal Veil Falls on
Highway 540 in Kaga
Kagawong; and Indian
Point Bridge on High
Highway 540 near Evans
Evansville. Each of these
spots includes picnic
tables, parking spac
spaces and privies and are
now able to be used
by persons in wheelchairs,.
Espanola’s
swimming beach just
south of town on Hwy
6, is at aptly named
Clear Lake.
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VLGHZDON¿Wness trail provides safe walking or jogging
to the beach.
Cycling
Manitoulin Island’s picturesque
backroads are popular with cyclists. Vehicle
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of them on Highway 6, and to watch out for
unique features like logging trucks, slowmoving farm vehicles, and the occasional
cattle drive. Cycling on Hwy 6 is becoming
more comfortable as the Ontario Ministry
of Transportation adds paved shoulders as
they upgrade this road from South Baymouth to Espanola. Gordon’s Park on Hwy
6, just north of Hwy 542 offers four free
self-guiding routes that begin and end at
the park.
Biking enthusiasts who are starting in Espanola and wish to avoid the Trans
Canada Highway can enjoy the pastoral
scenery and glimpses of the Spanish River
when they travel from Espanola to Sagamok
and Massey along the Lee Valley Road. From
Massey to Walford, the River Road continues westward in the same fashion, while
the Old Webbwood Road will take the cyclist
from Espanola to the village of Webbwood
along a reasonably quiet and safe path.
All of these “backroads” slip through the
foothills of the ancient LaCloche Mountain
range.
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Manitoulin
Hiking Trails
The Lewis Twin
Peaks Hiking Trail
Manitoulin has many hiking trails
which take anywhere from a couple of hours
to a full day, requiring various degrees of
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many of the quaint little towns. Brief descriptions follow.
Gordon’s Park
On Hwy 6, just north of Hwy 542,
this private park offers a nature interpretive centre with three complimentary hiking
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(wetland, forest, meadow, pond, escarpment). The Interpretive Centre features
mounted animal displays of bears, wolves,
hawks and owls plus interpretive information on mushrooms, fossils, edible wilds,
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McLean’s Park
This trail is in
Sheguiandah and is accessible from the west
side of Hwy 6, just across
from Paradise Motel. Approximately 2km in length
and a relatively easy hike,
the trail nevertheless provides two quite spectacular views of Bass Lake and
the North Channel. The
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outcrops. Allow 1 to 1.5
hours.
Cup and Saucer
Eighteen km west
of Little Current, just off
Hwy 540 on the Bidwell Road, is the well
known Cup and Saucer trail. With its 2km
of dramatic 70 metre cliffs and breathtaking
views, up to 12km of hiking trails, and the
2km adventure trail, it is one of the most
popular trails in Ontario. Anywhere from
1.5 to 4 hours.
M’Chigeeng
This verdant 100-acre park is located on New England Road, a sideroad
off Hwy 6 mid-way between Manitowaning
and South Baymouth. The park, about 3km
along the New England Rd. features hiking
trails based on ancient logging paths. Hardwood bush with some huge trees. The walk
takes about 1.5 hours.
The entrance to M’Chigeeng Trail is
behind the ball park, off Hwy 551 just south
of Hwy 540. M’Chigeeng includes two trails,
one along the bottom of the bluff and the
other going to the very top. The Bear Caves
and Fossil Rock Point are two spots of interest. The top of the bluff offers outstanding
views of the North Channel. Allow 2 to 3
hours.
Wagg’s Woods
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tures maple, basswood,
birch and ash. Moss
climbs the cliffs which are
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carpment. Watch for 15
different species of fern.
Allow 1 hour.
Bridal Veil Falls
This trail
is located on Hwy 540
at the entrance to Kaga
Kagawong. A picnic area at
the top of the falls leads
down to the base of the
falls, and the trail follows
both sides of the stream
to the bay. While your
are there, take a dip in
the falls, and take the
walking tour of the old
town. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
Misery Bay
Misery Bay Provincial Nature
Reserve is a 860 hectare provincial park on
the south shore of Manitoulin Island, a ten
minute drive west of Evansville. There is
a trail network of eight trails totaling approximately 16 km (one way) and ranging in length from 0.2 km to 4.8 km (one
way). The trails feature mixed woodland,
old beach ridges, and rare alvars. There
is a visitor centre/ interpretive centre to
educate the public about this unique area.
There is an easy loop of 4.1 km from the
visitor centre consisting of the Lakeshore
and Wolf Den Trails. For more information
www.manitoulin.com/misery-bay
Sheshegwaning Nimkees Hiking Trail
North of Silver Water, off Hwy 540,
the Sheshegwaning First Nation is developing a 20km trail, which can be enjoyed in
several sections, some offering wonderful
views of the North Channel. There are facilities for camping and picnicking, Trail maps
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Gas/ Convenience store at the trailhead. Allow 3 to 6 hours.
Mississagi Lighthouse
Located at the lighthouse near
Meldrum Bay are several short trails that
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of Lake Huron. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
Heaven’s Gate Trail
This approx 50 km trail runs from
the Willisville turn-off on Hwy 6 through
to Fort Lacloche on the Sagamok First Nation, south of Massey. The 3 day hike runs
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with beautiful views of the North Channel
and surrounding lakes. However it is not
well marked or maintained and only recommended for very skilled hikers. Guided
hiking and canoeing tours of the area, with
a native theme, are available from “Trails
of The Eagle Clan”, 705-865-2526, or email
[email protected]
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Fishing
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levels of expertise.
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who troll and cast from their boats, the
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off the shores and on the inland lakes of
this region of Ontario.
Manitoulin Island
The Island has been attracting
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docks and boat launching sites located
around the Lake Huron shores and on the
larger inland lakes.
Boats and motors can be rented
across the Island, and supplies are available at general stores in even the smallest
communities.
North Channel
The navigable southern Spanish
River from the North Channel at Spanish to
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“Fishing holes” abound in the vast
North Channel for every species: salmon, lake trout, bass
of every variety, perch, pickerel and muskellunge. Local
lore in these communities is
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Charters
For those who like
the royal treatment, almost
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of Manitoulin’s and North
Shore’s “big water” ports has
one or more resident charter
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and waiting to take the visitor out for a day or half-day’s
adventure. Downrigging for
salmon, Rainbow trout and
lake trout are the mainstays
of these operations, but they
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of any port town or contact
The Manitoulin Tourism Association (705) 368-3021.
Limits
Manitoulin Island is
one of the only areas of the
province with a limit on yellow
perch: the catch limit is 25 in one day, and
the possession limit is 50. Catch and possession limits are combined for salmon and
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and brook, brown and rainbow trout.
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different areas of Northern Ontario. These
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size, catch and possession limits for the
various species. It is important to know and
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as there has been a substantial increase in
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Ministry of Natural Resources issues Outdoors Cards to hunters and anglers. The cards are sold to anglers who are
residents of Canada, and to hunters who
are residents of Ontario. Visitors can purchase a One-Day Fishing Licence at many
convenient locations.
Detailed information regarding
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Sports Fishing Regulations Summary available at all licence issuers and
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Tennis
There are two courts at the Little
Current-Howland Recreation Centre on
Highway 6 South, just outside Little Current; two courts in Manitowaning beside the
arena and near the race track; two courts in
Mindemoya behind the Community Centre;
two courts on the Gore Bay waterfront; and
four courts at Manitoulin Secondary School
in M’Chigeeng.
The Espanola Golf and Country
Club also has tennis courts.
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Golf
Manitoulin Island
Golf is a very important holiday
pastime on Manitoulin, hosted by three excellent courses.
Mindemoya’s
Brookwood
Brae
Golf Course, established in 1964, has
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golf course. It is family owned and operated by the Seabrooks. This challenging 9
hole, par 36 course on Lake Mindemoya’s
Ketchankookem Trail boasts a fully licenced
course with air conditioned clubhouse. Pro
shop. Club and cart rentals.
Manitoulin Island Country Club
is located in a pastoral setting just 1 km
south of Gore Bay on Hwy 542. The 9 hole,
par 36 course is set on rolling terrain with
treed fairways. There is water, (two ponds),
on the course which also features 3 sets of
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Manitoulin Island Country Club is ‘open’.
There is a licenced clubhouse, a restaurant
and a small pro shop. Power and pull carts
and club rentals available.
Located mid-way between Manitoulin’s oldest communities, the Rainbow
Ridge Golf Course allows you and your
family to explore the rich heritage of the
Manitowaning and Wikwemikong communities while enjoying a day on this 18 hole
championship course. The course features
nine challenging water holes as well as
large greens and several sand traps. After a
game, visitors are invited to relax in the fully licenced, onsite, Ridges Restaurant. Club
and cart rentals
are available.
There
is also an 18
hole mini putt
at
Gordon’s
Park, Hwy 6 just
north of Hwy
542 in Tehkummah and another
challenging
mini putt, Rock
Island Mini Putt,
on Hwy 540 at
Kagawong.
Espanola
In Espanola, the 9
hole, par 36, Espanola Golf and
Country Club is
laid out in scenic
fashion along a
half-mile stretch
of the Spanish River in the shadow of the
LaCloche Mountains that line the river’s opposite shore. The club features a licenced
restaurant and pro shop. Carts available.
This is an open course.
Exploring with
Manitoulin’s Magazine
Manitoulin’s Magazine is a must for
new visitors to Manitoulin and is available,
free, from the Manitoulin Tourism Association, from information centres, on the ferry,
and at most Island businesses. It is full of
information to help you make the most of
your Island vacation.
Farmers’ Markets
There is a weekly market spring,
summer and fall in each of Mindemoya, Little Current, Gore Bay, Kagawong and South
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produce, baking, crafts and gifts.
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Canoe Tripping
If you would like to do some canoeing or kayaking on Manitoulin’s lakes,
the North Channel, the Spanish River or
Killarney Provincial Park but do not have
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who will rent you the necessary equipment.
Several experienced canoe guides
RIIHUVHUYLFHVWKDWRXW¿WDQGJXLGHWKHDGventurer on water excursions, including
into Killarney Provincial Park. Inquire at the
Manitoulin Gateway Information Centre in
Little Current, (705)368-3021; Saulteaux
Enterprises in Sagamok, (705)865-1134
or contact Killarney Provincial Park at (705)2872900.
Trail Rides
Everybody
loves a horse and there
are several businesses
on Manitoulin that cater to this fancy. Gentle
horses and experienced
trail guides will help you
and your party spend a
memorable hour or afternoon seeing lovely vistas from the
advantage of horseheight. For information on Manitoulin’s
trail riding adventures, contact Honora Bay Riding Stable or Kicking Mule
Ranch.
Archery
Gordon’s Park, on Hwy
6 just north of Hwy
542, has an archery
shooting lane with
bow and arrow rentals for all ages.
As well, the
Manitoulin
Archers
Club has periodic
meets and shoots at their range near
Mindemoya. For details on upcoming competitions you may contact Jim
Smith at
(705)377-4013.
Birdwatching
Manitoulin Island is the Pelee
Island of the north with over 314 species of migrating birds during the spring
and fall. Join the Friends of Misery Bay
and the Manitoulin Nature Club for their
annual bird counts and on their Sandhill
Crane watch every October. Gordon’s
Park on Hwy. 6 just north of Hwy 542
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provides overnight guests with a self guided
birding map and tour of the NorthSouthWest hotspots of the island.
Astronomy
Gordon’s Park on Hwy 6, just
north of Hwy 542 hosts Astronomy Nights
on Thursdays during July and August. Other astronomy events and activities at Gordon’s Park this summer include Moongazing: A Taste of Manitoulin Skies, June 10,
Stargazing Manitoulin, July 1 - 4, and the
Manitoulin Star Party, August 5 - 8. www.
gordonspark.com
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Hunting
Skiing
Manitoulin has always been a favourite spot for the sportsman. Each year
hunters take about 3,000 deer during the
annual hunt, held Monday through Sunday
of the third week in November. The bow
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gun hunt. Early in December, there is now a
three-day black powder season and an extended archery hunt.
As Manitoulin Island consists of
private land, hunters need consent from
landowners before they can hunt. Landowner consent forms are available from the
Ministry of Natural Resources or from outside licence issuers.
Manitoulin has good hunting for
small game and waterfowl. There is no
moose season.
For more information on hunting on Manitoulin Island or in the LaCloche
region, contact the local Conservation Of¿FHUVRUWKH0LQLVWU\RI1DWXUDO5HVRXUFHV
FDOOWKH(VSDQRODRI¿FHDW
toll free: 1(800)461-0125).
The Nordic ski club on Manitoulin
boasts two separarte and unique trail networks, one close to the North Channel and
the other in Central Manitoulin near Mindemoya.
The North Channel trail is located
just off Highway 540 some six miles west of
Little Current. Hilly terrain. Beautiful chalet.
The Gibraltar trails are developed on a milder landscape through a hardwood forest
so the challenge is to go farther. For snow
conditions call the Manitoulin Gateway Welcome Centre at (705)368-3021
In the LaCloche area there are
groomed nordic trails just east of Nairn
Centre in the Beaver Lake area near the
Finnish Hall off Hwy 17.
In Espanola, alpine skiing is available, snow permitting, at the Espanola
Ski Club’s Boogie Mountain where there
is a small equipment and repair shop.
(705)869-1740
All Terrain Vehicle
(ATV) Tourism
Manitoulin’s snowmobile club, The
Manitoulin Snowdusters, works diligently
throughout the whole year to make sure
that snowmobilers who visit the Island can
enjoy 500km of well marked, well groomed
trails that traverse the length and breadth
of Manitoulin, tying in with the provincial
trail plan. The Manitoulin Snowdusters proGXFHVD¿QHPDSRIWKH0DQLWRXOLQVQRZPRbile trails that is available for a nominal fee
throughout the Island.
Some of the 49,000km of groomed
snowmobile trails in
Ontario can be found
on the North Shore of
Lake Huron. The so
Many Northerners are viewing ATV
tourism as a natural activity to draw outdoor riders of all persuasions. North Shore
communities and Wikwemikong First Nation
on Manitoulin are getting in on the ground
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pursuit. ATV fans revel in a riding experience that can take place eight months of
the year.
Snowmobiling
called D trail runs parallel to the Highway
17 corridor. A trail from Espanola to White¿VK)DOOVFRQQHFWVZLWKWKHWUDLOQHWZRUNRQ
Manitoulin Island.
If you are planning a winter Island
holiday contact the Manitoulin Snowdusters, c/o Betty Heis, R.R.#1, Mindemoya,
Ontario P0P 1S0
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FESTIVALS
Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
Traditional Pow Wow
June 4-5
The Great Spirit Circle Trail
2011 Pow Wow Schedule
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
South Bay Traditional Pow Wow
June 18-19
Sheshegwaning First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
June 18-19
Sheguiandah First Nation
Traditional Pow Wow
July 2-3
Sagamok Anishnawbek
Traditional Pow Wow
July 16-17
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
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August 20-21
Zhiibaahaasing First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
August 27-28
M’Chigeeng First Nation Traditional Pow Wow
September 3-4
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Tourism Information Centre
Our Services:
Wikwemikong Historical Experiences
The Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve and the Wikwemikong Heritage Organization proudly
presents...
Wikwemikong
51st Annual
Cultural Festival
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
July 31, August 1 & 2, 2011
ȈEmbark on a Guided Tour and enjoy the rich history and
natural beauty of our Unceded Territory
Guided Nature Hikes and Medicine Walks
ȈTake part in our Guided Historic Nature Hikes and Medicine
walks through Manitoulins newest Interpretive hiking trail
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Admission
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Espanola
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School Reunion –
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Celebrating the 60th anniversary reunion of the
Espanola High School on
the Canada Day longweekend with many othoth
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Summerfest
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Manitowaning
event
takes place during the
third weekend in July
each year and boasts
a parade, quad races,
children’s activities, ball
tournament, dance and
everyone’s favourite, the
smash-up derby.
Festivals
Being an island in north Georgian Bay, once
considered remote, we Haweaters have had
to rely on each other to entertain ourselves
and our guests. We have, over the years,
originated any number of community celebrations and festivals. Here is a sample.
Wikwemikong Ice Fishing
Derby – annually held the second
Saturday in February on Manitowaning Bay.
Great cash prizes and lots of fun. Visit www.
wikwemikong.ca for more information.
Perch Derby – For perch caught in the
inland lakes or territorial waters of Manitoulin Island, held in May on Victoria Day
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on Sunday at the Kagawong Park Centre.
Massey’s Friendly
Marathon – This event,
held annually the third weekend in July (July 16-17,
2011), includes a full marathon beside the
beautiful Spanish River, a half-marathon
and various fun runs. (This is a qualifying
event for the Boston Marathon).
Spanish River Friendly
Marathon – Half-Marathon and Fun Run
held on July 16-17, 2011.
Manitoulin Art Tour
– Over 30
galleries and studios situated across the
towns, highways and byways of Manitoulin
open their doors to the traveling public for
a self-guided tour during the third weekend
in July.
Gore Bay Summer Festival – Held
the last weekend in July, this event includes
music concerts, a street festival, sidewalk
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Killarney
Summer
Festival
Weekend – This event is held the fourth
weekend in July (July 23-24, 2011) and is
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serves as both a homecoming event and an
introduction for newcomers to this unique
and historic community.
Ride Manitoulin 2011
- Celebrate
our diversity and unique nature as you ride
your motorcycle over the highways and
biways of Manitoulin Island. All classes of
motorcycles and riders are welcome. Providence Bay Fair Grounds, July 23-24
Macman Yacht Race
– Join the fun
and excitement of this race between Mackinac Island, Michigan and Little Current/
Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island for the North
Channel Cup, held in late July. Visit www.
lcyc.ca for more information.
Haweater Weekend
– Held during the August civic holiday in Little Current, this annual extravaganza is not to be
missed, with a weekend of activity including
concerts, dances, sports, craft shows, markets, reunions, parades, children’s activities
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Manitoulin Country Fest – The
second weekend in August, this event is
growing in popularity each year. Sponsored
by 100.7 FM The Island, this outdoor country concert extravaganza brings thousands
to Low Island Park in Little Current to see
their favourite stars in action. Visit www.
manitoulincountryfest.com for more information.
Manitoulin Trade Fair – This major
event happens every second year. Catch the
latest in the Manitoulin business and service
sector at this three-day extravaganza held
at the Little Current Recreation Complex on
Hwy. 6, June 3-5, 2011.
A Taste of Manitoulin – This 10 day
festival, to be held June 3-12, will pay homage to Manitoulin food. It will also highlight
the art, music, culture and heritage that
makes Manitoulin such a unique and special
place. Visit www.atasteofmanitoulin.ca for
more information.
Homecoming Weekend – Held annually in Mindemoya on the July 1 weekend.
Includes a parade, dance, antique car show,
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Providence Bay
Fair – Held on the
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third weekend in August, the Prov Fair
is one of the longest
running and largest
agricultural fairs in
Northern Ontario and
includes a midway,
live musical enterenter
tainment,
parade,
fair ambassador concon
test, horse shows
and much more.
Massey
Fair
– This traditional
fall fair, held in the
North Shore town of
Massey’s
centrally
located fairgrounds,
bills itself as “Some
“Something to crow about.”
Indeed, the threeday fair lives up to
this motto with a
huge midway, agri
agricultural exhibits, all
manner of events
involving horses and
motocross
events.
end in Au
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gust (August 26-28,
2011).
Heritage
Festival –
Held on
Labour Day weekend
in Tehkummah. MiMi
chael’s Bay Historical
Society offers three
days of pioneer inin
spired fun and farming activities.
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Manitowaning Fall Fair – Manitowaning hosts the longest running agricultural fair in Northern Ontario. This fall
fair is usually held the second weekend of
September.
Wikwemikong Fall Fair
– Lots of
school participation and displays, contests
and entertainment at Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve on the last weekend of
September.
When on Manitoulin Island consult the local
papers for a list of coming events.
Entertainment
This island abounds with musical and theatrical talent.
Gore Bay Summer Theatre – A
hugely successful theatre company operating in July and August out of the downtown’s historic community hall.
De-ba-jeh-mu-jig (Storytellers in
Cree and Ojibway) – Canada’s foremost
touring native theatre group invites you to
enjoy their much anticipated summer mainstage performance at the ’ruins’ of the Holy
Cross Mission in Wikwemikong. The De-baMHKPXMLJ&UHDWLRQ&HQWUHDW4XHHQ6W
in Manitowaning also hosts theatre productions and workshops and provides gallery
space for art exhibitions. Call (705)8592317 or consult www.debaj.ca for detailed
activity listings/information.
Burns Wharf Theatre Players
– To date this talented group of folk have
applied their talents to the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan. Their colourful productions are held in the charming waterfront
warehouse conversion by the Manitowaning
harbour in mid-June. Call (705)859-3808
for more information.
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COMMUNITIES ON THE
NORTH CHANNEL
LITTLE CURRENT
Although located on its eastern fringe, Little Current, the
Island’s gateway community, is in many ways a centre for Manitoulin. First settled in the late 1860s, Little Current grew into a major
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visitors crowding into the towns three hotels.
Today visitors cross the town’s most famous landmark, the
swing bridge, to discover a lovely town where they can enjoy shopping along the downtown streets, strolling along the docks, and relaxing in the waterfront parks.
In the summer the harbour is again crowded with boats,
but now mostly pleasure craft. Each year some 3,000 boats, both
power and sailboats, tie up at the new town docks or at one of three
marinas.
POINTS OF INTEREST
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the bridge rested in the open position to allow for the frequent passage
of coal freighters through the North Channel. Today the railway is gone,
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Manitoulin and the mainland, excepting 15 minutes on the hour, when it
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right after crossing the bridge onto Manitoulin, this aptly-situated build
building is home to the Island’s best selection of information on what to see
and where to stay during your visit.
Low Island and Sisson Park - Within walking distance of down-
town, Low Island is home to Little Current’s best beach as well as a walk
walking trail, playground, picnic area, change rooms, softball, volleyball and
soccer grounds and a skateboard park.
Farmers’ Markets
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thing Saturday morning or at the arena on Hwy 6 on Tuesday afternoon.
Killarney, long considered a paradise for North Channel and Georgian Bay yachters, has been a European settlement for over 175 years.
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Killarney Provincial Park
- This “jewel of Ontario’s park system”
contains a stunning mixture of forest, lakes and quartzite mountains.
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POINT OF INTEREST
McLean’s Mountain Lookout - Located just outside Little Cur
Current, the lookout on McLean’s Mountain provides one of the most
spectacular views of the North and Wabuno Channels with the
LaCloche Mountains on the horizon. The lookout includes picnic
tables, barbecues and washrooms.
SHOPS AND SERVICES
TREASURE COVE GALLERY
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Manitoulin art, aboriginal carvings, moccasins, music, books,
Pendleton blankets and Hawberry preserves. We also present
the most exquisite porcupine quill boxes available. Also visit
us at Ten Mile Point Gallery Open daily, May 15th - Oct. 15th.
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HARBOR VUE MARINA
A full service marine center located on the North Channel east
of the Little Current swing bridge. By road, off Highway 6 south
of Little Current town limits. 40 ton hydraulic travelift. Protected
harbour with 8’ depth. Full service mechanical and boat repair
VKRSV,QVLGHDQGRXWVLGHVWRUDJH$XWKRUL]HG(YLQUXGH-RKQVRQ9ROYR0HUFXU\0HUcruiser/Yamaha sales and service. Factory trained technicians. Monitors VHF 68. Telephone
(705)368-3212.
TURNERS OF LITTLE CURRENT LTD.
The Shop Across From the Ships... Take time to visit Turners upstairs for a delightful selection of gifts and clothing from Canadian Artisans and people around the world. Also upstairs is a Gallery showing originals and prints of local scenes by very talented Artists. Eskimo carvings and a fascinating collection of native quill baskets and moccasins. Canada’s
oldest chart room awaits you for all your special charts and maps of the North Channel and
Georgian Bay waters...and adjacent areas. Downstairs is Little Current’s department store
carrying a variety of merchandise. Beach and camping supplies, newspapers, magazines,
candy, cards, kitchen supplies, sport shoes, souvenirs and much more along with a fully
stocked electronic facility. Open 7 days a week. Serving visitors from near and far for over
131 years. Manitoulin Island’s oldest business. (705)368-2150. Website: www.turners.ca.
“Turners...a piece of Island history.”
THE MANITOULIN EXPOSITOR
Northern Ontario’s oldest continually published newspaper established
in 1879. A tabloid newspaper with a broad range of features, bright editorial content. ABC audited. Keep up to date with what’s happening on
Manitoulin. Excellent real estate section. R.L. McCutcheon, publisher.
P.O. Box 369, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0. Phone (705)368-2744,
Fax (705)368-3822.
Email: [email protected]. Annual subscription rates: On Manitoulin $36.75; to addresses without letter carrier service in Ontario,
0DQLWREDDQG4XHEHFWR&DQDGLDQDGGUHVVHVZLWKOHWWHUFDUrier service and non letter carrier services in all provinces other than
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include G.S.T. where applicable.
Website: www.manitoulin.ca
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AUNDECK OMNI
KANING
Aundeck Omni Kaning, which
means “where the crows live”, was in the
past known as Sucker Creek. This First Nation is on Hwy. 540 just a little west of Little Current. This community is part of the
Great Spirit Circle Trail and has a tourism
initiative known as Endaa-aang, which is an
eco-resort development.
Aundeck Omni Kaning
Traditional Pow Wow
- The Pow
Wow welcomes visitors and is usually held
WKH¿UVWZHHNHQGLQ-XQHDWDEHDXWLIXOODNHside campground and beach area. Be sure
to try such pow wow fare as ‘scone dogs,’
corn soup and ‘Nish’ (Anishinaabe) tacos.
HONORA
This picturesque settlement of permanent and seasonal residents lies around
Honora Bay.
THE BIDWELL ROAD
Besides being a convenient shortcut from Hwy 540 on the north shore to
Hwy 6 near Manitowaning, the Bidwell road
is a scenic backroad which offers a nice
sampling of rural Island scenery.
Cup and Saucer - The Cup and Saucer
is one of the Island’s favourite hiking trails.
The entrance to the trail is located on the
Bidwell Road, a short distance south of the
Bidwell - Hwy 540 intersection.
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SHOPS AND SERVICES
BLAIR’S CASH ‘N CARRY
A convenience shop, located on the
M’Chigeeng First Nation, half-way between
M’Chigeeng (West Bay) and Mindemoya.
Groceries, sundries. Lotto 649 centre. Modern Laundromat. Ojibwe moccasins. Open 8
a.m. to 9 p.m, 7 days a week. Loretta Debassige and staff, M’Chigeeng (West Bay),
Ontario, P0P 1G0. Phone (705)377-4937
NEON RAVEN ART GALLERY
“The Heart of the Art,” Neon Raven features
the artwork of Carl Beam, Ann Beam, Anong
Beam and Mark Larochelle. This is contemporary art at its best. Local M’Chigeeng artists are featured as well as Netherland’s artist Miranda Vissers. Stop by for an espresso
and some inspiration. Open 7 days a week
from 10 am to 5 pm. Paintings, pottery,
books, cards, CDs and the home of CHYF
Radio 88.9 FM. Neon Raven Art Gallery, 53
Corbiere Road, M’Chigeeng, Ontario. Phone
(705) 377-6088.
See display ad page 17.
M’CHIGEENG
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The carving, entitled ‘Bringing the Family Together’, was created by the late Carl Beam.
There are two ‘halves’ to the carving, with each side depicting three members of the “Shaman family” standing side by side, arms outstretched and hands joined. Dividing the family
is the space provided for the walkway leading up to the building front. As the visitor walks
‘in between’ the two halves of the family towards the entrance, the chain is completed and
he or she becomes part of the ‘family’. It is a unique welcome to a special place.
M’Chigeeng, as the second-largest and most central of Manitoulin’s First Nation
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the Great Spirit Circle Trail. M’Chigeeng is home to a number of galleries, craft shops and
restaurants. It was initially settled in the early nineteenth-century by Minnesotans who
moved on from Wikwemikong after hearing of a long bay (now known as West Bay) with
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Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
- A mixture of gallery (displaying the work of local artists who work in a variety of media), educational, resource and meeting space. The
Foundation also includes a traditional healing lodge, elders room and gift shop.
Lillian’s Museum
- A wonderful permanent collection of First Nation art and crafts,
especially porcupine quill work, augmented by education videos on aspects of First Nation
culture.
Immaculate Conception Church - An architecturally interesting Roman Catholic Church which incorporates elements of native tradition in both design and content.
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