In addition to the wonderfully clear water, the unspoiled air, rugged and beautiful scenery, the Island is a source of spiritual energy that refreshes and renews all its visitors.
Beautiful Manitoulin Island is a unique scenic region, where Native life and legends meld with European history to provide an unforgettable holiday experience
Manitoulin Island offers you exceptional outdoor recreation right from our doorstep, no matter where you travel on the island each community has something unique about it. Whether it’s waterfalls, scenic lookouts or adventurous trails, you will be sure to find something eye catching during your stay.
- Agricultural fairs – Fun and rides for everyone – 3rd weekend in August – Providence Bay
- Astronomy & Star Parties
- Arenas - which hosts special events including the fair
- Archery
- ATV Tours
- Bird watching
- Boating launch right on the Bay
(Rentals and Charters available)
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Curling Clubs
- Excellent Cycling/Biking
(Secure indoor parking)
- Fine dining
- Fishing (Pike, Perch, Pickerel, Small & Large Mouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Brook Trout, Whitefish, Muskie & Salmon ‘Chinook & Cohoe’) You can enter several tournaments and fishing licenses can be obtained right in town.
- Golf Several courses 10 – 20 minutes away
- Hiking Several trails
- Horseback riding
- Interpretive Centre in Providence Bay features a Gift Shop and Cafe with picnic tables and chairs on the patio overlooking the bay.
- Museums, Art Galleries, Native Arts & Crafts, unique Gift Shops
- Restaurants
- Scenic Countyside with multiple lookout points
- Shopping
- Snowmobiling – Traverse the length and breadth of Manitoulin
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Trail rides
- Waterfalls – Bridal Veil is the most magical place any time of the year
