Gore Bay Boardwalk Trail

Gore Bay Boardwalk Trail

Difficulty ★★★★    •    Approx. 2 – 4 Hours

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilets
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible
About the 
Gore Bay Boardwalk Trail

The Boardwalk Trail follows the town’s waterfront and connects with the Noble Nature Trail. It travels 1.2 km along the shoreline west to Fish Point Park, where the Harbour Centre Gallery and Split Rail Brewery are in the neighbourhood. The Boardwalk Trail offers an easy and accessible route along the length of the town’s waterfront will bring you to the newly constructed breakwall, providing an opportunity to get further out into the bay. Picnic areas are available along this trail as is direct access to the many downtown businesses and services.

You may wish to bring:

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Compass

Tips from a Local

The trails on Manitoulin Island have some of the best views around. Bring along a camera to capture your trip and leave the trails exactly as you found them so others can enjoy the hikes. Remember: take only pictures, leave only footprints.

Manitoulin Eco Park

Manitoulin Eco Park

Difficulty ★★★★    •    Approx. 2 – 4 Hours

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilets
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible
About 
Manitoulin Eco Park

On Hwy 6, just north of Hwy 542, this private park offers a nature interpretive centre with three complimentary hiking trails through five different eco systems (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, astronomy, birds, trees, wildflowers and animals. Picnic area, pool, mini putt, camping, tipi tenting, B&B and store. Observation Deck, Bird Blind, Dark Sky Sanctuary & Astronomy Observatory. Star-gazing night hikes, Perseid events and much more. www.ManitoulinEcoPark.ca

You may wish to bring:

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Compass

Tips from a Local

Manitoulin hikes can to have a lot of elevation changes over rough terrain. Be sure to pack plenty of water for each person and carry it in a backpack or other hands-free carrier. That way, you’ll have your hands ready to help navigate the trails.

Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

Difficulty ★★★★    •    Approx. 2 – 4 Hours

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilets
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible
About 
Bridal Veil Falls

The Bridal Veil Falls trail system is located in Kagawong. Although there is access to the trail system at Bridal Veil Falls, which is adjacent to Hwy 540, there are much safer and roomier parking options in the lower hamlet of Kagawong, including at the Park Center and in the vicinity of the river mouth. Park in lower Kagawong and enjoy the river trail system/falls on foot – you get the best of both worlds! The lower village includes other points of interest, and both the upper and lower village have unique shops. Note that the Bridal Veil Falls trail system is also part of the new Billings Connections Trail and includes access to several of the new public sculptures and heritage plaques installed as part of the Billings Canada 150 project.

You may wish to bring:

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Compass

Tips from a Local

Some of the longer hikes on Manitoulin can take hours to complete. Pack some trail snacks in reusable containers to keep your energy up and make sure to not leave any scraps on the trail.

Bowerman Trails in South Baymouth

Bowerman Trails in South Baymouth

Difficulty ★★★★    •    Approx. 2 – 4 Hours

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilets
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible
About the 
Bowerman Trails in South Baymouth

While you’re waiting for the Chi-Cheemaun ferry, or after you disembark, this trail is a great diversion. Access points are off the small boat harbour parking lot and across from the boat launch (south of the ferry terminal building) and also off Green Street in the same area. The trails take you up limestone steps, through the bush and offer Lake Huron views. Allow 1 hour.

You may wish to bring:

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Compass

Tips from a Local

The trails on Manitoulin Island have some of the best views around. Bring along a camera to capture your trip and leave the trails exactly as you found them so others can enjoy the hikes. Remember: take only pictures, leave only footprints.

Bebamikawe Memorial Trail

Bebamikawe Memorial Trail

Difficulty ★★    •    Approx. 2 – 4 Hours

  • Car Park
  • Public Toilets
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wheelchair Accessible
About the 
Bebamikawe Memorial Trail

Located at the end of Beach Road in Wikwemikong, this trail is 14 km of easy to intermediate trails, spectacular lookouts and educational signage. The Outdoor Fitness Park section of the trail is a double track, granular surfaced trail with five fitness stations equipped with outdoor fitness equipment so that trail users can take advantage of resistance training in a scenic natural environment.

Call (705)859-3477 for more information.

You may wish to bring:

  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Compass

Tips from a Local

Manitoulin hikes can to have a lot of elevation changes over rough terrain. Be sure to pack plenty of water for each person and carry it in a backpack or other hands-free carrier. That way, you’ll have your hands ready to help navigate the trails.

North 46 Restaurant

North 46 Restaurant

Fine Dining • Traditional Food • Events

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Licenced
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Licenced

About North 46 Restaurant

In Little Current, overlooking the North Channel, this fully licenced restaurant is part of the Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre and is located just past the swing bridge entry point. There are usually Indigenous-themed offerings on the menu and the restaurant’s kitchen also supports a large ballroom suitable for receptions and parties.

North 46 Restaurant on Facebook

Contact Information:

66 Meredith St. E., Little Current

Maja’s

Maja's

Fresh Food • Home Baking • Events

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi

About Maja's

Maja’s is named for the owner-operator whose colourful home and shop in downtown Mindemoya along Highway 542/King Street also feature an ample side lot that over the course of the summer hosts Maja’s Garden Gigs. Wednesdays and Saturdays (but not every week so call first). These events feature food (much of it from the garden) and music. The adjacent store also sells baking and preserves made on-site and, for cycling enthusiasts, Maja’s is ground zero for information.

Maja's on Facebook

Contact Information:

6152 King Street

Huron Sands Motel and Dining Room

Huron Sands Motel and Dining Room

Family/Casual Dining • Takeaway

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi

About Huron Sands Motel and Dining Room

In the centre of Providence Bay and a part of the town’s motel, a delightful restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and supper. Meals reflect old world charm and traditions. 5214 Highway 551.

Huron Sands Motel and Dining Room on Facebook

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Garden’s Gate Restaurant

Garden's Gate Restaurant

Fine Dining • Takeaway

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Licenced

Garden's Gate Restaurant

‘Vibrant Gardens and Fine Dining’ is the way the owners-operators-chef advertise this unique dining spot that operates spring, summer and early fall (until Thanksgiving.) The restaurant in Tehkummah beside Highway 542 and on the banks of the Blue Jay Creek is situated in a beautiful ever-changing garden and features unique specials using Manitoulin sourced ingredients. “A gift for the senses.”

Contact Information:

316 Hwy 542, Tehkummah

Codmothers

The Codmothers'

Family Dining • Takeaway

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Licenced
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Licenced

About The Codmothers'

This fully licenced family restaurant in the hub of Gore Bay is open daily and, in the summer, also serves meals on its spacious deck high above the main street where diners choose from their own special menu.

The Codmothers' on Facebook

Contact Information:

55 Meredith Street, Gore Bay

  • 705-282-1212
  • 705-282-1212