| ACTIVITIES Manitoulin Island has a wide range of activities and adventures for the young and old. Check out the activities and events on Manitoulin Island.
ADVENTURES WASSE-GIIZHIK Tours and Accommodations Have you ever wanted to experience Manitoulin Island from the Water? This is your opportunity to take in some of the most breathtaking scenery that can only be enjoyed by boat. Travel the traditional canoe routes of the Anishnaabek as your experienced First Nations guide shares the history and legends of the majestic Mnidoo Mnis. The Shebononing Tour is designed to be educational, relaxing and most importantly fun! Luke Wassegijig, 49 Pontiac Avenue, Wikwemikong, Ontario P0P 2J0 705-562-5852 website: www.wasstours.com
CYCLING ON MANITOULIN Manitoulin Island's picturesque back roads are popular with cyclists. Vehicle traffic is generally light, although cyclists are warned to let ferry traffic get well ahead of them on Highway 6, and to watch out for unique features like logging trucks, slow-moving farm vehicles, and the occasional cattle drive and yes,
we have hills!
GORDON'S PARK in Tehkummah four self guided bike tours that take you through country fields, over rivers, along shorelines and forested areas. B & B and Bike Tour Packages ranging from 20km to 50km, all beginning and ending at Gordon's Park. See our website at www.gordonspark.com MCLEAN'S PARK MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS Located on New England side road, off Hwy 6 between Manitowaning and South Baymouth. This is a 100 acre park with about 3 km along the New England road features hiking trails based on ancient logging paths. Hardwood bush with some huge trees. This walk is about 1.5 hours.
TRAIL RIDES and HORSE BACK RIDING Enjoy a leisurely ride through many of our picturesque trails. KICKING MULE RANCH 101 Gauthier Road, Tehkummah, ON, P0P 2C0 Phone (705)859-1234 Website: www.manitoulin-island.com/kmr E-mail: kmr@manitoulin-island.com HONORA BAY RIDING STABLE c/o Kyla Jansen, R.R. #1 Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 Website: www.HBRSTABLE.com E-mail: hbrstable@yahoo.com
HUNTING Manitoulin has excellent hunting for small game and waterfowl. Each year there are about 3,000 deer taken. The annual hunt is held Monday thru Sunday of the third week in November. Bow season begins the first Saturday in October and continues to the Friday before the gun hunt. Early in December, there is a three day black powder season and extended archery hunt. For more information call the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-461-0125 FISHING Manitoulin has an abundance of fishing. There are many fishing holes all over the island. If fishing off a pier or the shoreline isn't to your liking then there are several charters specializing in down rigging for salmon or just a leisure cruise around the lakes. For more information on licenses or limits please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources office at (705) 869-1330 or Toll Free 1(800)387-7011 AL-E-CAT CHARTERS - P.O. Box 114, Kagawong, Ontario P0P 1J0 c/o Al & Dianne Clark winter (705)752-3374 or summer (705)282-2557 (Moored in South Baymouth) CANADIAN YACHT CHARTERS- 30 Water Street, Gore Bay, Ontario P0P 1H0 c/o Ken & Pam Blodgett Phone (705)282-0185 Fax (705)282-0443 Toll Free 1(800)565-0022 www.cycnorth.com E-mail: info@cynorth.com MANITOU FISHING CHARTERS - Box 16, South Baymouth, Ontario P0P 1Z0 Your Hosts: Bob and Anna Lewis Call for information or reservations 705-859-2787 (also Fax Line) E-mail: ralewis@amtelecom.ca Website: http://www.manitoulin-island.com/south_baymouth/manitou_fishing_charters.html MANITOULIN FISHING ADVENTURES - Contact: Wayne Williamson P.O. Box 61, 122A North Channel Drive, Little Current, ON P0P 1K0 Phone: (705) 368-3428 Email: robertwilliamson9@sympatico.ca Website: www.fishingmanitoulin.com PROVIDENCE BAY CHARTERS & RESORTS and The DUNES Bed & Breakfast Contact: Ross Downham, 5400 Highway 551, Providence Bay, ON P0P 1T0 Phone: (705) 377-6134 Email: provbaycharters@gmail.com Website: www.bbcanada.com/thedunes
PROVIDENCE BAY FALL FAIR August 21, 22 & 23 Providence Bay Fairgrounds and Arena For more information contact the Providence Bay Agricultural Society c/o Julie at 705-377-5254
GOLFING There are 3 golf courses on Manitoulin Island. There is also an 18 hole mini putt at Gordon's Park, north of Tehkummah on Hwy 6. BROOKWOOD BRAE GOLF COURSE- John & Cheryl Seabrook Old Highway 551, 399 Ketchankookem Trail, Mindemoya, Ontario P0P 1S0 Phone:(705)377-4979 Website: www.manitoulin-island.com/piratescove E-mail: pirates@amtelecom.net MANITOULIN
ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB - 25 Golf Course Rd., P.O. Box 387, Gore Bay,
Ontario P0P 1H0 Phone: (705) 282-2282 Fax: (705) 282-1618
For more information, Visit our
Website: www.manitoulinislandcountryclub.com
RAINBOW RIDGE GOLF COURSE - Box 96, Wikwemikong, ON P0P 2J0 Clubhouse/ Dining (705)859-2990 Toll Free 1-888-959-6372 Fax (705) 859-2995 Website: www.rainbowridgegolf.com E-mail: info@rainbowridgegolf.com
TENNIS Courts can be found in the following locations:
CONTACT US email: mta@manitoulin.net Phone 705-368-3021 Fax 705-368-3802
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