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Manitoulin Island

Island · Ontario, 🇨🇦 Canada
Population 10,603
Area 2,794 km²
Time zone America/Toronto
Manitoulin Island

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Manitoulin Island Essentials

Manitoulin Island, the world’s largest freshwater island, features a landscape shaped by the Niagara Escarpment and rich Anishinaabe heritage. This selection highlights the 35-foot Bridal Veil Falls and the Paleo-Indian archaeological site at Sheguiandah. Cultural landmarks include the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation and the 19th-century Holy Cross Mission in Wiikwemkoong. Natural highlights encompass Lake Manitou—the largest lake on a freshwater island—and panoramic vistas from McLean’s Mountain and 10 Mile Point, offering views of the North Channel and Georgian Bay.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: July, August

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • -4° (feels like -12°) · extremes -22°–3°
  • -10° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 1°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • -4° (feels like -12°) · extremes -20°–3°
  • -10° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 0°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • -1° (feels like -8°) · extremes -16°–5°
  • -6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 0°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -6°–9°
  • 0° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 1°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 5°) · extremes 2°–16°
  • 6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 17° (feels like 14°) · extremes 8°–21°
  • 13° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 10°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 14°–25°
  • 18° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 21° (feels like 19°) · extremes 14°–25°
  • 18° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 18° (feels like 15°) · extremes 9°–23°
  • 15° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 17°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 12° (feels like 6°) · extremes 2°–18°
  • 8° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 12°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 6° (feels like -1°) · extremes -5°–12°
  • 2° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 8°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 1° (feels like -7°) · extremes -15°–6°
  • -4° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 4°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Canadian Dollar CAD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type A / Type B
120 V · 60 Hz
Languages
English, French
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+1
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Tours & Activities

McLean's Moutain Lookout
Drive
Bridal Veil Falls
Drive
Holy Cross Mission

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