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.

McLean's Moutain Lookout

Elevated site offering panoramic views of the North Channel, the town of Little Current, and the La Cloche Mountains.

Bridal Veil Falls

A 35-foot drop where the Kagawong River spills over a limestone shelf. A trail leads behind the water curtain to a swimming area at the base.

Holy Cross Mission

Holy Cross Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Reserve, north-eastern Manitoulin island.

Ojibwe Cultural Foundation

Located in M’Chigeeng First Nation, this institution preserves Anishinaabe history through a museum, art gallery, and workshops specializing in traditional porcupine quillwork and ash basketry.

10 Mile Point

Roadside vantage point providing a 180-degree view of the North Channel, the La Cloche Mountains, and the distant islands of Georgian Bay.

Lake Manitou

Lake Manitou is the largest lake on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. With an area of 104 square kilometres,

Mindemoya Lake

The island's second-largest body of water, known for containing Treasure Island, which is the world's largest island in a lake on an island in a lake.

Sheguiandah

Sheguiandah is a Paleo-Indian archaeological site on the northeastern shore of Manitoulin Island, Manitoulin District, Ontario, Canada.

Assiginack Museum

Heritage site housed in a 1878 stone lock-up, featuring a pioneer home, blacksmith shop, and schoolhouse.