Wikwemikong Development Corporation

Modern conveniences and easy accessibility make Wikwemikong an enjoyable stop on your holiday trail. See numerous historic sites, scenic lookouts and cultural events. Represented by the Wikwemikong Development Commission. See a modern Native Indian village or visit during the 41st Annual Competition Pow-Wow. For more information call 705-859-3001 or www.wiky.net.

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M.V. Chi-Cheemaun

Take a break from the highway! Come aboard the M.V. Chi-Cheemaun for one of Ontario's most popular ferry rides connecting the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island. make the scenic Georigan Bay-Lake Huron crossing in comfort and safety with our highly-specialized and professionl crew. Experience 30 years of exceptional sailing history. Discovery a fascinating region just waiting to capture the imagination of all ages. (May to October) www.ontarioferries.com. 1-800-265-3163.

Bridal Veil Falls Trail

There is a picnic area featuring huge millstones once used in the Bridal Veil Falls gristmill in Kagawong. Follow the steps down from this are to the base of the falls and follow the trail along the stream to Mudge Bay. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Cup and Saucer Hiking Trail

The Cup and Saucer Hiking Trail has a unique outline against the Manitoulin skyline. Signs mark the trail through the woods up the dramatic edge of the escarpment to a grassy resting-place. Lover trail is 2.7 km and the upper trial is 5.4 km in length. The adventure trail, a 2-km option on the top of the escarpment, takes the avid hiker up and down sturdy ladders, up a natural rock chimney and along narrow ledges for a panoramic view of the North Channel of Lake Huron. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Janet Head Lighthouse Trails

Located along the west bluff at the north end of Gore Bay the Janet Head Lighthouse offers several nature trails along the rugged shoreline or through the forest. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

The Lewis Twin Peaks Hiking Trail

Across from Garrette's Motel in Sheguiandah the Lewis Twin Peaks Hiking Trail begins. Approximately 2 km in length the trail is a relatively hike with two spectacular views along the way. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

M'Chigeeng Trail

Just south of West Bay behind the ball park the two trails of M'Chigeeng Trail begin. One traverses along the bottom of the bluff and the other goes 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. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

McLean's Park

Mid-way between Manitowaning and South Baymouth is the 100-acre McLean's Park. Hiking trails are based on ancient logging paths and take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Mississagi Lighthouse Trails

Located near the Meldrum Bay Lighthouse are several short trails that follow the craggy shoreline over flat limestone ledges, around enormous boulders and through rock fissures. Trails offer fine views of Lake Huron. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Orr's Mountain

Located in Sheguiandah the 3.5 km trail begins at the village's north end. There are three distinct trails offering fine views of Sheguiandah Bay and Bass Lake, plus two spectacular lookouts. Warning ­ The trail leading to the southern lookout is quite steep. Approximate time: 2 hours. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Wagg's Woods Trails

Directly across the street from the municipal office in Mindemoya hikers can enjoy the leafy bower of an old hardwood forest, dense with maple, basswood, birch and ash. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Agricultural Museum

Long-time Mindemoya resident, Jack Seabrook proudly displays his wide collection of pre-war tractors, gas engines, horse drawn equipment, small farm artifacts and power machinery. Located in Mindemoya, the museum is easily recognized by its windmill. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Little Current-Howland Centennial Museum and Park

Authentically reconstructed and furnished log cabin, implement bar and sugar shack located in Sheguiandah will show you what life was like during Manitoulin's early settlement. The site includes the 1891 one-room schoolhouse, photos and artifacts from the pioneer days on the island. The site is one of Canada's oldest archaeological locations. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Gordon's Park Wilderness Retreat & Interpretive Center

Gordon’s Park Wilderness Retreat & Interpretive Center on Hwy 6, 13 minutes from the Chi-Cheemaun Ferry Terminal is an Attractions Canada Award winner offering bed & breakfast, teepee tenting, camping, rustic cabin and activities including

Mini golf, solar heated swimming pool, nature interpretive center, hiking trails, archery, store, cycling routes, astronomy, bird watching, horseshoes, playground, women’s weekends, camp programs and a summertime calendar of events.Tel: 705-859-2470; Fax: 705-859-2470

Mississaugi Lighthouse Heritage Park

The Mississaugi Lighthouse keeps an ever-vigilant watch over the treacherous waters of the Mississagi Straits, site of many shipwrecks in the past. Visitors to this Meldrum Bay museum will find it furnished as it was the early lighthouse keeper. The original magnifying glass and foghorn are there, along with artifacts believed to be from the famous shipwreck of LaSalle's Griffin, which may have gone down in the waters of the Mississaugi Straits. The heritage park includes campsites, picnic areas, restaurants and hiking trails. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Net Shed Museum

Located on the Meldrum Bay Waterfront in a large net shed where the area commercial fishermen once mended their nets is the museum. Fishing and lumbering implements are also featured. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

SS Norisle Heritage Museum

The last steam-powered passengership that cruised the waters of the Great Lakes, the SS Norisle provided service between South Baymouth and Tobermory before being replaced by the present ferry, the MS ChiCheemaun. Docked in Manitowaning the site also includes the Roller Mills grist and flourmill and the Burns Wharf Theatre. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Western Manitoulin Historical Society Museum

One the Gore Bay Jail and Jail keepers' Home, the former cells now display pieces such as an early telephone exchange, a dentist's chair and artifacts of maritime history and shipwrecks all dating back to the area's early settlers. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.

Galleries and Studios

The Pavilion on the Gore Bay waterfront displays the work of local artists and craftsperson's.

Edwards Studio featuring the works of Richard Edwards ­ Kagawong

Treasure Trove Gallery featuring the works of local and native artists ­ Little Current.

Turners of Little Current featuring displays of Native artwork.

Ten-Mile Point Trading Post carries works of renowned North American artists ­ Between Little Current and Manitowaning.

Burns Wharf featuring the works of local and native artists ­ Manitowaning.

Harbour Centre Gallery featuring local artists ­ Providence Bay

The Perivale Gallery displays notable local works ­ Spring Bay

West Bay is home to three galleries. The Kasheese Studios featuring the works of Blake Debassige and Shirley Cheechoo; the Ojibway Cultural Foundation with works from local Native artisans and Nimkee Gallery featuring Blair Debassige and David Migwans.

Bebeminjomat Studios features the work of renowned artists James Simon Mishibinjima and Leland Bell ­ Wikwemikong.

Wikwemikong Interpretive Heritage Centre combines historic artifacts with local art works.