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LAND Turn off highway 17 at highway 6 in Espanola. Continue on 6 south till you reach the Swing Bridge. This will take you into Little Current and onto Manitoulin Island. It is approximately 58 Km to Espanola from Little Current. During the summer the bridge swings on the hour every hour from dusk to dawn for approximately 15 minutes to allow boat traffic. There are no weight restriction on the bridge and it's dimensions are 14' wide and 14' high. There is not public transportation on the Island. However, there are privately run businesses that provide forms of transportation. They are listed below. A.J. BUS LINES (charters) Box 578, 2 Charles Walk, Elliot Lake, Ontario P5A 2J9 Phone: (705)848-3013, Fax: (705)848-5523, Toll Free 1-800-461-4622 E-mail ajbus@onlink.net MANITOULIN TRANSPORT Gore Bay (705)282-2640 Little Current (705)368-2512 AIR Manitoulin Island has regular air service provided by Huron North. There is two Island airports which can be used for both private and commercial aircraft. Gore Bay - Manitoulin Airport c/o Robbie Collwell, P.O. Box 236, Gore Bay, Ontario P0P 1H0 (705)282-2101 Website: www.manitoulin.com/gbair E-mail: flytogb@onlink.net Located west of Gore Bay. It provides custom clearance from May to November. Also has aviation fuels and tie downs for sale. For more information please call the above number. In the winter months please phone ahead for runway conditions. Manitoulin East Airport c/o George Dobbs, Postal Bag 2000, Little Current, Ontario P0P 1K0 (705)859-3009 Located midway between Little Current and Manitowaning. It provides a a terminal building, flight-planning room and a paved runway. BOAT Manitoulin Island is located in the North Channel of Lake Huron. There is access to and from all of the Great Lakes and River systems. On the island there are 108 inland lakes with public access to most of them. Boats may enter Ontario by trailer or their own power. Boats over 10 horsepower must have a license displayed on both sides of the vessel. The O.P.P. and Coast Guard provide patrols. The Coast Guard may be reached at (705) 287-2070 or 1(800)265-0237.
FERRY
MS. CHI-CHEEMAUN (THE BIG CANOE) Providing excellent service in transportation this ferry operates from May to October each year. the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun departs 4 times daily in the summer months and 2 times daily in the spring and fall, between Tobermory and South Baymouth. The crossing is approximately 1 3/4 hours in either direction. The ferry is equipped with seating, cafeteria, promenades and a children's play area. Tobermory is approximately 300 km from Toronto and South Baymouth to Little Current is 68 km. Ferry schedules are available at most Tourist Information booths and area businesses. The ferry also has volunteers from the Manitoulin Tourism Association to assist travelers and guide them to various locations on Manitoulin Island. We recommend that reservations are made in advance if traveling during July and August or on a holiday weekend! Reservations can be made at our Welcome Center or by calling 1-800-265-3163 http://www.ontarioferries.com/chi/english/index.html
CONTACT US Phone 705-368-3021 Fax 705 368-3802 email: mta@manitoulin.net
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