Local Attractions and Events
Manitoulin Island has so many things to do and explore, all year round. From hiking, swimming, golfing, and fishing, to visiting the Dark Sky Preserve, joining in on the local events, and so much more.
Check out below some of the things to do and see.
If there's a specific place you're looking to visit, check out the links below for more information.
- The Town of Gore Bay
- Municipality of Gordon / Barrie Island
- Township of Burpee and Mills
- Municipality of Central Manitoulin
- Township of Billings
- Township of Assiginack
- Town of NEMI
- Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
- M'Chigeeng First Nation
- Sheguiandah First Nation
- Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
- Sheshegwaning First Nation
There are many hiking trails to explore on Manitoulin Island. No matter what part of the Island you want to explore, you'll likely find a hiking trail!
Just to name a few:
- Cup and Saucer
- Misery Bay Provincial Park
- Bridal Veil Falls
- McLeans Mountain Lookout
- Wagg's Woods Trail
Manitoulin is home to plenty of beaches that are open to the public for swimming.
- Sandy Beach in Kagawong
- Kagawong Town Beach
- Providence Bay Beach in Providence Bay
- Low Island in Little Current
- Town Beach in Gore Bay
- Assiginack Public Beach in Manitowaning
There are splash pads located in several of the communities around the Island that are a great place to cool off, especially with your kids!
- Gore Bay Waterfront Splash Pad
- Aundeck Omni Kaning Beachside Splash Pad
- Low Island Park (Little Current)
- M'Chigeeng Splash Pad
There are many different events happening all over the island throughout the summer.
- Gore Bay Harbour Days
- Lionsfest
- Mindemoya Rib Fest
- Haweater Weekend
- Pow-wows in the First Nations Communities
- Farmer's Markets in many of the communities