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Our Location on
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Welcome to Dawson Resort Manitoulin Island
Ontario
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 Make Manitoulin Island
your next fun getaway in Northern Ontario.
Manitoulin
Island Family Cottage Resort
Fun To
See And Things To
Do
Since summer in
Canada is short, we have put together a list of fun things to do at the cottage
while the warm weather lasts. Cottages are a Canadian summertime staple. From
Saturday until the next Saturday, the cottage at Dawson family resort is the
place to be. Whether it’s a small cabin in the among the trees or a big
cottage overlooking the water of Kagawong Lake, your cottage at Dawson Resort
is where all those summer memories happen. Growing up at a cottage on
Manitoulin Island Ontario in cottage country, I have spent countless spring
summers and fall days playing outside and spending as much time as possible in
an on the water of Kagawong Lake. Since summer in Canada is short, We have put
together a list of fun things to do at the cottage while the warm weather
lasts.
Take a one-day
road trip, Go on a hike, Visit a historic site, Explore trails, Bird watch,
Nature walk, lots to do on Manitoulin Island.
- Assiginack Museum -
Assiginack Museum is nestled in the village of Manitowaning, Ontario,
Canada. We have a beautiful green area for you to stroll through as you enjoy a
pioneer home, blacksmith shop, school house and a barn. Our main building has a
wonderful collection of glassware, porcelain and pottery. This museum contains
artifacts that tell the story of early settlers to this area of Manitoulin
Island and has a connection to people living here. 156 Arthur Street
Manitowaning, Ontario.
- Blue Jay Creek
Provincial Park - Blue Jay Creek Provincial Park contains some of the
largest raised beach and swale system on Manitoulin Island. Upland willow
thickets are found at the beaches higher elevations. The forest cover is a
mixture of cedar, spruce, and pine, and the extensive wetlands in the area
include cedar, black spruce, and black ash swamp forest, open and tree bogs,
treed fens, and riparian marshes. The park also includes a portion of Blue Jay
Creek.
- Boo-Bah-Lou Candy Corner
- Boo-Bah-Lou Candy Corner Candy store - also sells toys & kites 67
Main Street Kagawong Ontario
- Buoys Eatery - Buoys
Eatery is about supporting local farms, producers, and breweries across
Manitoulin Island because we are passionate about bringing food from the farm
to your table. Want to know how the magic of Buoys happened? Just view our
story under About Us to learn about the history of what makes us special. Hand
Crafting At It's Best: We have a wide selection of our famous pizzas and
panzarottis, to delicious pasta dishes, and tasty entrees that the whole family
can enjoy. Our Food Menu will give you a closer look behind what we do and what
delicious options you can enjoy. Gore Bay Ontario
- Bridal Veil Falls -
Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall near the town of Kagawong on Lake Huron's
Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. The water source is the Kagawong River
which flows from Lake Kagawong to Lake Huron. It has a height of approximately
35 feet.
- Cup and Saucer - A
great way to see some of the beautiful scenery on Manitoulin Island is from the
cliff lookouts along the Cup and Saucer trail.
- East Bluff Lookout -
East Bluff Lookout in the Harold Noble Memorial Park is a very popular
sight-seeing destination providing views overlooking Gore Bay and the North
Channel. The lookout viewing area is located on the east side of the bay, just
north of the community of Gore Bay, Ontario on Manitoulin Island. The cliff
side viewing site provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the entire
area. From the East Bluff Lookout there are some fantastic, high elevation,
views overlooking the community of Gore Bay and the marina. Peering down into
the bay from the viewing deck are many opportunities to observe boats,
sailboats, yachts and fishing boats. The East Bluff Lookout is part of the
Harold Noble Memorial Park. Although to many, the park is best referred to as
the East Bluff Lookout. To ensure you enjoy your views there are picnic tables,
a viewing platform and parking. From the parking area it is an easy walk to the
cliffs and views. For your own safety the viewing area is fenced. Gore Bay
Ontario
- Fish Point Studio -
Original artwork by Helen Siksek, as well as other Manitoulin Island and
visiting artists. The gift shop in Gore Bay offers original art, prints,
photography, postcards, pottery, wooden crafts, both costume and artisanal
jewellery and publications by Manitoulin Island authors . Each month we will
have a different art exhibition. Come and visit! Our new shop location is at 1
Water Street, Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada. Located at The Inn at Gore Bay. Fish
Point Studio the gallery and gift shop is open for the summer season only from
June till September. Gore Bay Ontario
- Gordon's Park - The
park has always been rooted in a commitment to outdoor education and helping
people to experience nature.
- Gore Bay -
Incorporated in 1890, Gore Bay is one of the larger communities on
Manitoulin. The town may have been named after its tapering gore-shaped harbour
nestled between two splendid, tree-covered bluffs; or perhaps it derived its
name from a steamship The Gore which was trapped in the ice of the bay one
winter. At the turn of the century, Gore Bay became the judicial centre of
Manitoulin, and one of the Island’s commercial and professional centres.
Elegant nineteenth-century mansions and imposing limestone buildings on the
tree-lined streets testify to the prosperity of the early community. Today Gore
Bay thrives as a service centre for Western Manitoulin. Its fine natural
harbour attracts boaters from around the Great Lakes. Both visitors and
residents enjoy the good shopping, restaurants and medical services; the
recreational facilities including docks, tennis courts, golf course, beach,
park and picnic areas and the fun-filled summer celebrations. Gore Bay
Ontario
- Gore Bay Airport -
AIRPORT SPECIFICS 5500' x 100' asphalt runway (supporting jets and prop
planes) secondary 1625' x 50' runway (supporting smaller aircraft) UNICOM /
ARCAL - 122.8 Nav Canada AWOS - 128.725, WxCams RCO London Radio - 126.7 Flight
Service - 1-866-WXBRIEF (1-866-992-7433) Instrument Approach - NDB 245 MHZ
(505' min) RNAV (GPS) Approach - No Circling (377' min) Canada Customs on-site
- 705-282-2181 (May to October) CANPASS 1-888-226-7277 (May to October) 24 hr
washroom and telephone access Crew vehicle / taxi available 100LL/JetA1 Fuel
Hangars for lease Flight planning and pilots lounge. Gore Bay
Ontario
- Gore Bay Boardwalk -
Gore Bay Boardwalk is a great way to sightsee the waterfront community of
Gore Bay, Ontario on Manitoulin Island. The boardwalk pathway follows along the
southern shores of the protected bay connecting to services including the local
marina, restaurants and some village stores. The boardwalk explores around the
bay providing views of the harbour, wildlife and the comings and goings of
marine traffic. Located at the western end of the bay is a wetland marsh and
some great opportunities for viewing various bird species who live and visit in
the community. Located along the boardwalk pathway (some say the longest on the
island) are some viewing towers, lookout decks and sightseeing benches. Much of
the boardwalk pathway in Gore Bay is wheelchair and baby stroller friendly.
Explore Gore Bay Boardwalk Gore Bay Ontario
- Gore Bay Harbour Centre
- Every year on the 4th weekend of July, folks from Gore Bay and far beyond
gather for our famous Harbour Days weekend. The Harbour Centre is to infuse our
community’s arts with fresh energy and ideas and to support the gifted
individuals who work, create, produce, and present art. We believe that the
arts contribute significantly to the quality of life as well as the economic
prosperity of our community. The Harbour Centre is open year round, and the
artwork and workshops are executed by artists from Manitoulin Island. Gore Bay
Ontario
- Gore Bay Museum -
The Gore Bay Museum, founded in 1948 on a property originally used as a
jailhouse and jailer’s residence, now operates as a public museum with a
collection that will take you back in time to appreciate the history of Gore
Bay and western Manitoulin Island. The Town of Gore Bay, located on the North
Channel of Lake Huron and nestled between two tree-covered bluffs, is one of
the larger communities on Manitoulin with a permanent population of just over
900. Over the past 25 years, the museum has expanded with the addition of
state-of-the-art galleries and the construction of the Harbour Centre, which
has allowed a further expansion of cultural events and museum
activities.
- Gore Bay Jail - It
is one of the few remaining Ontario jails which has retained many of its
original features. It has now been converted into a museum that displays the
history of local early settlers. The museum is devoted to self-guiding,
self-explanatory thematic exhibits such as The Dentist Office & The General
Store, that bring the times to life. The Kitchen has labour saving devices and
everyday objects. All successful museums have some parts that are pure bliss,
requiring absolutely no effort. It is possible to "gaze" at the cases admiring
the hats, clothing, and shoes. Their significance, in their symbolism, is
foremost here. ?
- Honora Bay Riding Stable
- Honora Bay Riding Stable offers guided trail rides ranging from 30
minutes to an overnight adventure. They also offer private and group lessons
year round. Finally, youth ages 8-15 can partake in summer day camp which
includes riding instruction, grooming, care of horses and equipment, playing
with foals, horseback games and trail rides.
- Kicking-Mule-Ranch-Jamboree - Kicking Mule Ranch provides hour
long trail rides through the scenic forests around the ranch. Wagon Rides are
also available providing a way to enjoy the scenery without using a horse.
Finally, Listen to the Ranch Band and Cowboy Bob as they perform western
favourites from now and yesteryear at the Jamboree. Music, cowboy poetry and
high humour are a great way to wrap up the week.
- Linens & Lavender -
Beautiful linens, fragrant lavender, beautiful beeswax candles, soaps.
Located in a very old log building it absolutely charming. Gore Bay
Ontario
- Little Current
Lighthouse - Lake Huron’s North Channel lies between the Canadian
mainland and a string of islands that includes, from east to west, Manitoulin
Island, Cockburn Island, Drummond Island, and St. Joseph Island. The North
Channel’s narrowest point is a 150 metre wide passageway that runs between
the community of Little Current on the northernmost point of Manitoulin Island
and Goat Island. Known earlier as Shaftesbury, Little Current received its
present name due to the swift currents that flow through this important
passageway near the junction of the North Channel and Georgian Bay.
- Maja's Garden - We
enjoy and work with the natural bounty the earth and our garden provides in a
sustainable, organic and biodiverse way over 25 years
- Manitoulin Chocolate
Works - Fine handcrafted chocolates created for you in Kagawong, Ontario on
Manitoulin Island… Our handmade chocolates are carefully created in small
batches using only the finest of ingredients and the highest quality Belgian
Callebaut chocolate.
- Manitoulin Soap Factory
- Our soaps are handmade, hand cut and hand wrapped in our store by us to
ensure their freshness and quality! We make soaps in small batches making each
bar of soap unique. Made from 100% vegetable glycerin and essential and/or
fragrant oils! Our soap contains no perfume or alcohol and is biodegradable.
Our products have never been tested on animals and there are no animal products
or bi-products in our soap. Once you've tried a bar of our soap, you may never
want to buy a commercial brand again. These bars leave your skin feeling fresh
and clean. We make 3 varieties of soaps. Look for this in our catalog.
Unscented formulations for the most sensitive skin or allergies. Essential oil
made with medicinal plant based essential oils. Fragrance soaps for those who
enjoy scents nature can’t provide. Sheguiandah Ontario
- Manitowaning Lighthouse
- The Manitowaning Light Tower is a quaint, square tapered wooden tower,
which stands 10.4m tall. Clad with white painted shingles, and set upon a
fieldstone foundation, the tower rises clearly beyond its superimposed gallery
to support a Picturesque, octagonal iron lantern. Contrasting red trim outlines
the tower’s openings and tapered profile, and accentuates the
gallery’s simple railing, elegant curved brackets and hipped lantern roof.
The light tower is situated within the hamlet of Manitowaning on a small plot
of land along the shoreline of Manitoulin Island.
- Misery Bay Provincial
Park - The Visitor Centre is your first stop at Misery Bay. This
interactive map of the trails has lots of information about the features along
your trail. Check it out, you’ll discover all sorts of things you might
never have noticed! There is no camping at Misery Bay Provincial Park. It is a
day-use only park.
- Mississagi Lighthouse -
Historical Museum Walk the halls of the historic lighthouse. Come and see
what life was like as a Lighthouse Keeper in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Mississagi Lighthouse & Campground in Meldrum Bay - Tent & trailer
camping, museum, nature park, and much more.
- My Ol' Blues Gore Bay -
My Ol' Blues is a small apparel manufacturing company in Northern Ontario,
Canada. We are located in Gore Bay on beautiful Manitoulin Island and have been
a part of this industry since Nov. 1993. We started out in a basement in
Sudbury, then moved to another basement in Espanola, before finally settling in
Gore Bay in 1997 with 2000 sq. ft of main floor space where we've had room to
grow! 7 Phipps St. Gore Bay Ontario
- Needle Box - Needle
Box Fabric Stores Wool & Yarn Stores in Little Current, on Manitoulin
Island Ontario. Little Current
- Neon Raven Art Gallery -
- Ojibwe Cultural
Foundation - Boozhoo-Biindigen! Hello -Welcome! The Ojibwe Cultural
Foundation was established in 1974 to preserve and revitalize the language,
culture, arts, spirituality, and traditions of the Anishinaabe people of Mnidoo
Mnising (Manitoulin Island) and surrounding areas. We dedicate ourselves to
nurturing the expression of Anishinaabe culture in all forms, so our art,
language, stories, songs, and teachings flourish now and remain strong for
future generations.
- Perivale Gallery -
Outstanding fine art created by Ivan Wheale and celebrated artists from
Ontario, Canada. 1320 Perivale Road East, Spring Bay, Manitoulin Island,
Ontario
- Providence Bay Beach -
This beach is the most well-known beach on Manitoulin Island and is often
referred to as “the best beach in Ontario.” It is a popular and
well-visited beach by both locals and visitors to the island. Its name is
shared with Providence Bay which was named when survivors of a shipwreck landed
on shore. While it’s former name, Bebekodawangog, was given by early
native residents which translates to “where the beach curves around the
water.” There are plenty of inns nearby and a playground close by the edge
of the town of Providence Bay. The beach features the Harbour View centre, a
wheelchair accessible boardwalk, adult exercise equipment, washrooms, a picnic
area, and parking.
- Split Rail Brewing Co. -
Split Rail Brewing Company began as a dream over five years ago, when
long-time friends Andrea Smith and Eleanor Charlton set out to brew a high
quality, great tasting craft beer on Manitoulin Island. Our Grand Opening on
July 24 2015 was a great success with over 300 people in attendance. The ribbon
cutting was presided over by Mike Mantha, MPP, Ron Lane, Mayor of Gore Bay and
Glenn Fobes, Brewmaster.
- S.S. Norisle - The
Norisle ran the ferry route from Tobermory to Manitoulin Island from 1946 until
1964. It was later replaced by the MS Chi-Cheemaun. The historic vessel was
operated as a museum in Manitowaning until 2007, when a citizens group —
which is now the SS Norisle Steamship Society — began planning to restore
the ship and take tourists out on cruises of Lake Huron.
- Strawberry Island
Lighthouse - Strawberry Island lies just west of the northernmost section
of Manitoulin Island and its town of Little Current. Vessels using the
protected North Channel to sail between Georgian Bay and Lake Superior need to
follow an intricate channel that winds between numerous islands. Strawberry
Island Lighthouse an outbuildings in 1907 Photograph courtesy Library and
Archives Canada In December 1878, P.M. Campbell, master of the Northern Queen,
sent a chart of Lake Huron to the government with red dots indicating where
additional lighthouses were needed. “The lights most required at
present,” Campbell wrote, “are Cape Robert, Strawberry Island,
Papoose Island and Cabot’s Head.” Parliament allocated $1,500 for a
lighthouse on Strawberry Island in April 1880, and shortly thereafter tenders
were invited for its construction.
- Ten Mile Point Trading
Post - This is a great place to stop, stretch your legs and soak in the
spectacular view from the point. The store boasts the island’s biggest
collection of traditionally designed native crafts and aboriginal art. An
historic marker commemorates an early Jesuit mission at Wikwemikong. Visit the
Ten Mile Point Trading Post and Gallery. Open May to October. Bathrooms are
available at the lookout. Fantastic scenery. Great photo opportunity.
Sheguiandah Ontario
- THE LIVE EDGE -
Waterfront Edge The Best Of Both Worlds Be our guest to world-class dining,
with a casual atmosphere, right at the edge of the water. Our ever-changing
menu is inspired by the farms, fields, water and wild beauty of the island.
Gore Bay Ontario
- Thistle Do Nicely -
Judy Nichols of Thistle Do Nicely in South Baymouth poses for a photo in
her carriage house-turned Canadian artisan gift shop. photo by Alicia
McCutcheon SOUTH BAYMOUTH-There's a new shop in South Baymouth, nestled amongst
the greenery across from the community marina, Thistle Do Nicely-a gift shop
featuring uniquely Canadian gifts by Canadian artisans. South Baymouth
Ontario
- Wigwam Gift Shoppe -
Time to kill before the ferry arrived. The gift shop was a perfect place to
browse and pick up some warm clothes. Have a coffee at the coffee shop. Wigwam
Gift Shoppe in South Baymouth Ontario
- Ward and Son General
Store - They've Got It! R. A. Ward and Son General Store
Tehkummah
- Wikwemikong Theatre and
Arts - Wiikwemkoong Arts and Music Festival ... Debajehmujig was the first
- and remains the only - professional theatre company located on a Reserve in
Canada.
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