Top Things to do in Manitoulin Island
What to do and see in Manitoulin Island, Northeastern Ontario: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Manitoulin Island, United States including Cup and Saucer Trail, Misery Bay Provincial Nature Reserve, Bridal Veil Falls, Bebamikawe Memorial Trail, Maja's Garden, Providence Bay Beach, McLean's Park Trail, Lewis Twin Peaks Trail, High Falls, Gordon's Park.
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1. Cup and Saucer Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Reviewed By ian24241964 - Toronto, Canada
Great walk and beautiful view. The path is wide open with very few tricky spots for the walk. 4 or 5 great views from the top overlooking the whole north side of the island.
2. Misery Bay Provincial Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By nickelcitygirl - Sudbury, Canada
This is a day use only park; there is no camping available. The website indicated that the Visitor Centre would be open weekends in May and June and all week during July and August, but just a heads up that this was not the case during our visit. The Visitor Centre was closed when we were there, and the washrooms were closed as well (the sign indicated that they are only open Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Pack whatever you need to eat or drink, as there were no options to purchase anything. Also note that there are no garbage cans, so you bring out whatever you take in. There is a very nominal fee; the most expensive walk in fee is $2 for an adult 18+. There was some flooding when we visited, so not all of the trails were available. We did the Inland Alvar trail, which is about a 5 km loop. There were a few spots where you are by the water (Misery Bay and Lake Huron). The water was so clear! It's an easy walk and the trail is well marked. If you want to be along the water for a long stretch, it looks like the 8 km Coastal Alvar trail follows Lake Huron for about 3 1/2 km. Definitely worth a visit!
3. Bridal Veil Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 484 reviews
Reviewed By K1270SYchrism - Timmins, Canada
We always like the views that we get and the hiking trails on the Island. Our second time here , the first time we went swimming but this time we didn’t have as much time to swim. Kids loved it
4. Bebamikawe Memorial Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 903yujingl
We were so lucky that Kusky led us through the Warriors loop. My daughter chased Kusky the whole way. She had a lot of fun! The trial was much easier for younger kids than the Cup & Saucer one!
5. Maja's Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
A visit in Maja's Garden is Free if charge. We offer delicious vegetarian and vegan LUNCH options made with product from our organic garden. Our workshop fees can be found on our website.
Reviewed By westielover_TO - Toronto, Canada
We came to Manitoulin Island last year around this time and fell in love with the place, so we came again this year with our little son. We only discovered Maja’s on this trip and now regret that we haven’t been there before! The magic starts right at the front lawn with a fantastic and whimsical outdoor wooden chess set which my son and husband enjoyed after lunch. There are lunch selections available, as well as baked goods, grains, beans, and other foodstuffs to take away. The menu is organic, mostly vegetarian, and all yummy, with some of the baked goods also gluten free. We ordered our lunches, bought a nice big jar of local honey to take home with us, as well as a proper cycling jersey for my husband (the owner is in the Manitoulin Cycling Society) and then walked around the side of the house to the gorgeous gardens! There were lovely little tables and umbrellas set up (all socially distant), a vegetable garden, a little greenhouse, and lots of beautiful little corners to marvel at. In terms of their covid-19 protocols, we felt very comfortable there. Everyone wore masks in the little front store area, they have a hand washing station at the side of the house that they ask you to use on your way to the back garden, and they leave your food and drinks on a bar height table close to your table where you can easily grab your lunch which allows everyone to stay socially distant. My husband (who’s vegetarian) had a delicious lentil burger with Italian wedding soup. My little son loved his slice of ham, cheese and leek quiche, and I also loved my cheese and tomato quiche. The pasta salad we shared was also perfect - dressing wasn’t too tart, pasta was al dente. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we could have stayed there all afternoon (and I imagine if it were a bright, sunny Manitoulin day, with the gardens overflowing and the hollyhocks nodding, many people probably do!) We had some homemade sorbet and some type of apple pie with pecans that smelled heavenly and tasted even better! The only thing nicer was the wonderful, warm, and friendly owners who served us and made us feel welcome. Apparently they have musical acts there in the evenings sometimes! Would definitely recommend and return!
6. Providence Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By AnnaTriandafyllidou - Toronto, Canada
Too bad we visited on a rainy day. The beach is beautiful and long, and even on a rainy day it was nice to see the pebbles and the sand, the water, we walked through the passerelle that goes along the beach (and got soaking wet). The place was deserted when we visited but I can imagine there would be people on a sunny day. Still far from being crowded. perhaps the best spot on Manitoulin island.
7. McLean's Park Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
8. Lewis Twin Peaks Trail
9. High Falls
10. Gordon's Park
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 5 reviews
Gordon's Park has a variety of outdoor activities for your enjoyment. Among the most popular is our astronomy program that happens throughout the summer months in our Dark Sky Preserve, which include a laser guided sky tour, star hopping tutorial, naked eye observing, planisphere (star map), Bausch & Lomb wide-angle binoculars and you get to observe through the park’s 8″ Dobsonian Telescope.
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