Guidebook for Gore Bay
Parks & Nature
Part of the Niagara Escarpment, this trail gives outstanding views off the top of 70m cliffs. There are 12km of hiking trails with four options for length and difficulty.
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Cup and Saucer Trail
4097 ON-540Part of the Niagara Escarpment, this trail gives outstanding views off the top of 70m cliffs. There are 12km of hiking trails with four options for length and difficulty.
Providence Bay has the best sandy beach on Manitoulin. On the third weekend of August, the Providence Bay Fair has rides, food, and a traditional fall fair slate of judged farm products and crafts.
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Providence Bay
Providence Bay has the best sandy beach on Manitoulin. On the third weekend of August, the Providence Bay Fair has rides, food, and a traditional fall fair slate of judged farm products and crafts.
The Manitoulin Nordic Ski Club maintains trails and a lovely little chalet for the small fee of $5.
Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands
The Manitoulin Nordic Ski Club maintains trails and a lovely little chalet for the small fee of $5.
Arts & Culture
The annual Pow Wow is a thrilling display of culture, from singing and dancing to fireworks and food. Year-round you will find workshops, language resources, and a reference library.
Wikwemikong
The annual Pow Wow is a thrilling display of culture, from singing and dancing to fireworks and food. Year-round you will find workshops, language resources, and a reference library.
A beautiful location nestled in the woods, representing a diverse group of contemporary Canadian artists, including fine art, sculpture, and other artisans.
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Perivale Gallery
1320 Perivale Rd EA beautiful location nestled in the woods, representing a diverse group of contemporary Canadian artists, including fine art, sculpture, and other artisans.
The Gore Bay Museum is a great place to while away a few hours with their exhibits of antiques, plus revolving shows from local artists.
Gore Bay Museum
12 Dawson StThe Gore Bay Museum is a great place to while away a few hours with their exhibits of antiques, plus revolving shows from local artists.
Sightseeing
The historic Mississagi Lighthouse anchors a small town with an inn and restaurant, the Net Shed Museum, and access to Lake Huron.
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Meldrum Bay
The historic Mississagi Lighthouse anchors a small town with an inn and restaurant, the Net Shed Museum, and access to Lake Huron.
Unlike many waterfalls, this one is at the START of the trail! So you can just admire them, or hike down the stream that leads out to the North Channel. In fall salmon spawn in the pool.
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Cachoeira do Véu de Noiva
50-64 Main StUnlike many waterfalls, this one is at the START of the trail! So you can just admire them, or hike down the stream that leads out to the North Channel. In fall salmon spawn in the pool.
Check out the 120-year old tiny "Sailor's Church" with its prow pulpit, and definitely stop in at Manitoulin Chocolate Works for a treat and gifts to take home.
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Kagawong
Check out the 120-year old tiny "Sailor's Church" with its prow pulpit, and definitely stop in at Manitoulin Chocolate Works for a treat and gifts to take home.
Food Scene
Listed in "Where to Eat in Canada". Call first, since they are not open every day. In my opinion, the best food on the island.
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School House Restaurant
46 McNevin StListed in "Where to Eat in Canada". Call first, since they are not open every day. In my opinion, the best food on the island.
Shopping
The Mutchmor is the newest place in beautiful Providence Bay, a short stroll from the beach. Check out local handcrafts, have a latte and a cookie, and hang out.
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The Mutchmor and Providence Peace Cafe
5263 ON-551The Mutchmor is the newest place in beautiful Providence Bay, a short stroll from the beach. Check out local handcrafts, have a latte and a cookie, and hang out.
Essentials
Usually open every day, but not late, so check the posted hours as you drive into town. Supplies are somewhat more basic in the winter. Check the coolers for what flavours of Farquhar's ice cream they have that day!
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Dean's valu-mart
40 Meredith StUsually open every day, but not late, so check the posted hours as you drive into town. Supplies are somewhat more basic in the winter. Check the coolers for what flavours of Farquhar's ice cream they have that day!