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Located in the heart of Manitoulin, M’Chigeeng (formerly known as West Bay) is an Ojibway First Nation with a population of approximately 2251 people. This quaint village houses a recreational facility, police station, health centre, high school, restaurants, and convenience stores. There are also several resorts and cottages nearby. M’Chigeeng is also the home of the Ojibway Cultural Foundation and The Great Spirit Circle Trail, which provide tours as well as exciting cultural experiences for participants.
  
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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!
At least two require caution going down and considerable stamina going up. One Highway 6, at Ten Mile Point, the hill going south is 1620 m (5500 ft) long with a 5% grade. On Highway 540, the east side of the West Bay/M'Chigeeng hill is 900m (3000 ft) long with a 5 - 8% grade. Between West Bay and Kagawong there are four hills with an 8% grade of 300 m (900 ft), 360 m (100 ft), 423 m (1200 ft), and 540 m (1400 ft) respectively.
Lillian's Indian Crafts and Camping
P.O. Box 68, M'Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 Phone: (705)377-4987 E-mail: sunshine@amtelecom.net Website: www.lillianscrafts.com
Wagg's Woods
Right off Mindemoya's main street. Located directly across from the municipal office and library building. Moss climbs the cliffs which are part of the Niagara Escarpment. Watch for 15 different species of fern. Allow 1 hour.
Experience The History, Enjoy The Culture
Monday to Friday ~ 11am to 12 Noon and 3pm to 4pm, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
M'Chigeeng Hiking Trail
The entrance is located behind the ball park off Hwy 551. Includes two trails, one along the bottom of the bluff and the other going to the very top. The Bear Caves and Fossil Rock Point are two spots of interest. They offer spectacular views of the North Channel. Allow 2 to 3 hours. Open 7 days a week 9am - 5 pm.
Open May 15th - Thanksgiving Weekend - Dawn to Dusk
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Manitoulin Farmers' Market
May Long weekend until Thanksgiving. Three convenient locations in Manitoulin communities: Gore Bay Arena - Fridays from 9am - 1pm. Little Current Arena - Tuesdays from 2pm - 6pm. Mindemoya Arena - Saturdays from 9am - 1pm. NEMI Farmers' Market - Downtown Little Current, beside BMO - Saturdays from 9:00am - 12 Noon. M'Chigeeng Market - M'Chigeeng Arena - Saturdays from 9am - 12 Noon. South Baymouth Flea & Farmers' Market - Sundays, July and August
Intertribal Dance
Tuesday and Wednesday ~ 1pm to 2pm, June 30, July 6, 14, 20, 28, Aug 31. OCF Outdoor Amphitheatre, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
Ojibwe Traditional Craft
Monday to Friday ~ 1pm to 3pm, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404
Mother Earth Nature Walk
Monday to Friday ~ 10am to 12 Noon, M'Chigeeng Hiking Trail, meeting location: Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
Experience The History, Enjoy The Culture
Monday to Friday ~ 11am to 12 Noon and 3pm to 4pm, Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
Lillian's Quill Box Museum
Monday to Sunday, hours of operation 9am to 6pm (extended hours during peak season), #5950 Hwy 540, M'Chigeeng.
Hand Drum Singing
Monday and Thursday ~ 4pm to 5pm, OCF Outdoor Amphitheatre, #15 Hwy 551 (at Hwy 540), M'Chigeeng. Call 377-4404.
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» Available Services
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LILLIANS INDIAN CRAFTS
P.O. Box 68 M'Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 Phone (705)377-4987 Fax (705)377-4050 Website: www.lillianscrafts.com email: sunshine@amtelecom.net
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» Cottages & Resorts
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ISLAND SUNRISE COTTAGES
Your Host: Neil & Dianne Debassige P.O. Box 58 M'Chigeeng, ON Phone:(705)377 4719 Website: web.mac.com/islandsunrise E-mail islandsunrise@mac.com
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» Campgrounds
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LILLIAN'S INDIAN CRAFTS and CAMPING
P. O. Box 68, M'Chigeeng, ON P0P 1G0 705 377-4987 email: sunshine@amtelecom.net Website: www.lillianscrafts.com
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