Cedar Cabin in the Woods on Manitoulin
Food scene
A hip coffee shop/gallery that serves pastries and light lunches. Also a gallery that features a collection of different artists from Manitoulin Island and around the world. Be sure to check out the Jack Whyte exhibition, a tribute to a whimsical Gore Bay artist who recently passed away.
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The Mutchmor and Providence Peace Cafe
5263 ON-551 A hip coffee shop/gallery that serves pastries and light lunches. Also a gallery that features a collection of different artists from Manitoulin Island and around the world. Be sure to check out the Jack Whyte exhibition, a tribute to a whimsical Gore Bay artist who recently passed away.
You're going to crave it at some point, surrounded by all this water, and this is the place to go: golden fried fresh lake fish and crispy crunchy fries.
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Lake Huron Fish & Chips
20 McNevin StYou're going to crave it at some point, surrounded by all this water, and this is the place to go: golden fried fresh lake fish and crispy crunchy fries.
Located on the main street in Mindemoya, Maja’s place is a colourful red house turned tea house with a beautiful backyard Tea Garden that offers a wide range of lunch and afternoon treats. Maja`s also hosts Gourmet Garden Gigs on Wednesday and Saturday evenings in July & August that include a wonderful four course meal from her organic garden paired with great live entertainment.
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Maja's
6152 King StLocated on the main street in Mindemoya, Maja’s place is a colourful red house turned tea house with a beautiful backyard Tea Garden that offers a wide range of lunch and afternoon treats. Maja`s also hosts Gourmet Garden Gigs on Wednesday and Saturday evenings in July & August that include a wonderful four course meal from her organic garden paired with great live entertainment.
Located across from Lillian’s Crafts, Maggie’s Cafe serves up home cooked meals. Although I have never personally eaten at Maggie’s the ratings suggest that her food is average to good. If you’re hungry and in the area - why not stop in and see for yourself.
Maggie's Cafe
5975 ON-540Located across from Lillian’s Crafts, Maggie’s Cafe serves up home cooked meals. Although I have never personally eaten at Maggie’s the ratings suggest that her food is average to good. If you’re hungry and in the area - why not stop in and see for yourself.
Located at the top of the hill just as you are coming into Kagawong from M’Chigeeng. The Main Street Cafe is a funky little coffee shop run by Jamie and Jean that serves coffee, tea, a variety of wraps, soups and salads as well as baked goods. They’re big into music so you can enjoy their ‘wall of fame’ - a tribute to some musicians from the ‘60s and ‘70s. They also have a small collection of art and gifts crafted by local artisans. Open for breakfast and lunch.
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Main Street Cafe Kagawong
1428 Lakeshore Rd Located at the top of the hill just as you are coming into Kagawong from M’Chigeeng. The Main Street Cafe is a funky little coffee shop run by Jamie and Jean that serves coffee, tea, a variety of wraps, soups and salads as well as baked goods. They’re big into music so you can enjoy their ‘wall of fame’ - a tribute to some musicians from the ‘60s and ‘70s. They also have a small collection of art and gifts crafted by local artisans. Open for breakfast and lunch.
If you enjoy chocolate be sure to check out the Chocolate Shop located in ‘downtown’ Kagawong. They have a lovely assortment of hand-crafted gourmet chocolates, and other gifts including coffee and bottled local maple syrup.
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Manitoulin Chocolate Works
160 Main StIf you enjoy chocolate be sure to check out the Chocolate Shop located in ‘downtown’ Kagawong. They have a lovely assortment of hand-crafted gourmet chocolates, and other gifts including coffee and bottled local maple syrup.
Huron Island Time is a small cafe, serves ice cream and other refreshments and also has umbrella and beach chair rentals available. Be sure to check out some live music on their beach side patio every Friday night during the summer.
Huron Island Time
24 Mutchmor StHuron Island Time is a small cafe, serves ice cream and other refreshments and also has umbrella and beach chair rentals available. Be sure to check out some live music on their beach side patio every Friday night during the summer.
One of the two micro-breweries on Manitoulin Island, Split Rail Brewery is located across from the Harbourfront Centre in Gore Bay. Enjoy some local flavours of Manitoulin Island while sitting on the patio at Split Rail Brewery. Catch some live music Saturday afternoons.
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Split Rail Brewing Company
31 Water StOne of the two micro-breweries on Manitoulin Island, Split Rail Brewery is located across from the Harbourfront Centre in Gore Bay. Enjoy some local flavours of Manitoulin Island while sitting on the patio at Split Rail Brewery. Catch some live music Saturday afternoons.
Located on the harbour of beautiful Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Buoy's Eatery serves delicious handcrafted pizzas, fresh and locally smoked trout and locally raised beef dishes. They also have locally crafted beers on tap. This is one of our favourite places to eat out.
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Buoy's Eatery & TakeOut
1 Purvis DrLocated on the harbour of beautiful Gore Bay on Manitoulin Island, Buoy's Eatery serves delicious handcrafted pizzas, fresh and locally smoked trout and locally raised beef dishes. They also have locally crafted beers on tap. This is one of our favourite places to eat out.
Pair a tasty dessert with a caffeine infused beverage from the Sugar Bush Coffee House located around the corner from Bridal Veil Falls.
Sugar Bush Coffee House
22 Younge StreetPair a tasty dessert with a caffeine infused beverage from the Sugar Bush Coffee House located around the corner from Bridal Veil Falls.
This health food store is a happening community hub that has a lot to offer. A store that features organic and local food products. You can also get a cup of organic locally roasted coffee here or grab something for lunch - to dash or dine in. They also host workshops and yoga classes weekly - be sure to check out what they are up to through their website or FB page.
The Island Jar
15 Water St EThis health food store is a happening community hub that has a lot to offer. A store that features organic and local food products. You can also get a cup of organic locally roasted coffee here or grab something for lunch - to dash or dine in. They also host workshops and yoga classes weekly - be sure to check out what they are up to through their website or FB page.
Located inside the Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre, just past Three Cows and a Cone is the North 46 Restaurant. Enjoy casual fine dining with a focus on Aboriginal themed dining while appreciating the view of the LaCloche Mountain range and the North Channel.
North 46
66 Meredith Street EastLocated inside the Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre, just past Three Cows and a Cone is the North 46 Restaurant. Enjoy casual fine dining with a focus on Aboriginal themed dining while appreciating the view of the LaCloche Mountain range and the North Channel.
Sightseeing
Located on the south shore of Manitoulin and looking out upon Lake Huron, the beach at Providence Bay is said to be the best in Northern Ontario. Early native inhabitants of the area called the bay Bebekodawangog, which translates as “where the beach curves around the water”. A great place to view a Manitoulin Island sunset.
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Providence Bay
Located on the south shore of Manitoulin and looking out upon Lake Huron, the beach at Providence Bay is said to be the best in Northern Ontario. Early native inhabitants of the area called the bay Bebekodawangog, which translates as “where the beach curves around the water”. A great place to view a Manitoulin Island sunset.
The Cup and Saucer Trail also known as Michigiwadinong meaning “bluff in the shape of spearhead” in Ojibwe is one of the most popular hikes on Manitoulin Island. This is the Manitoulin Extension of the Niagara Escarpment, with 70 meter cliffs, over 2 km long. Depending on what loop you take this hike can take up to a few hours. Be sure to take a water bottle and maybe some snacks. Good hiking shoes are also recommended. Located about 5 mins outside of M’Chigeeng heading west along Hwy 540 towards Little Current.
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Cup and Saucer Trail
4097 ON-540The Cup and Saucer Trail also known as Michigiwadinong meaning “bluff in the shape of spearhead” in Ojibwe is one of the most popular hikes on Manitoulin Island. This is the Manitoulin Extension of the Niagara Escarpment, with 70 meter cliffs, over 2 km long. Depending on what loop you take this hike can take up to a few hours. Be sure to take a water bottle and maybe some snacks. Good hiking shoes are also recommended. Located about 5 mins outside of M’Chigeeng heading west along Hwy 540 towards Little Current.
Located right off the highway going through Kagawong on your way to Gore Bay. This is a popular destination for tourists so you may want to go early. If you have some time to spend here there is a lovely trail following the river from the falls to Mudge Bay. There are also some pretty cool art installations by Artists from across Canada that you will find towards the end of the walking path/trail.
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Καταρράκτης Φορέματος Νύφης
50-64 Main StLocated right off the highway going through Kagawong on your way to Gore Bay. This is a popular destination for tourists so you may want to go early. If you have some time to spend here there is a lovely trail following the river from the falls to Mudge Bay. There are also some pretty cool art installations by Artists from across Canada that you will find towards the end of the walking path/trail.
Visit the Mississagi Lighthouse located on Meldrum Bay. Although the lighthouse itself is a little dated, you can visit the site and tour the lighthouse for a small suggested donation. The rocky coastline along this area is quite beautiful making the long winding drive off the highway well worth the visit.
Mississagi Lighthouse & Campground
Mississagi RoadVisit the Mississagi Lighthouse located on Meldrum Bay. Although the lighthouse itself is a little dated, you can visit the site and tour the lighthouse for a small suggested donation. The rocky coastline along this area is quite beautiful making the long winding drive off the highway well worth the visit.
Located just down the road from the Kicking Mule Ranch on Hwy 6, Gordon’s Park hosts a variety of fun, educational and nature-inspired events. They offer a number of evening events including Moonlight Hikes, Wolf Howls, as well as Astronomy Nights. For more information you can visit their website: www.gordonspark.com.
Gordon's Park
18777 Ontario 6Located just down the road from the Kicking Mule Ranch on Hwy 6, Gordon’s Park hosts a variety of fun, educational and nature-inspired events. They offer a number of evening events including Moonlight Hikes, Wolf Howls, as well as Astronomy Nights. For more information you can visit their website: www.gordonspark.com.
Misery Bay is a gorgeous place for a day hike. Pack a lunch and spend the day exploring the turquoise water and the beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron.
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Misery Bay Provincial Nature Reserve
Misery Bay is a gorgeous place for a day hike. Pack a lunch and spend the day exploring the turquoise water and the beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron.
Galleries
Inspired by the wide open spaces of her home on Manitoulin, artist Ann Beam opened an Island art gallery, the Neon Raven Art Gallery, which features artwork by her, her husband (Carl Beam), and daughter (Anong Migwans Beam). Her work is regularly featured in exhibits across Canada and as far away as China, where she uses varied and often overlooked materials to communicate ideas about our vehicle through life – the Earth.
Neon Raven Art Gallery
53 Corbihre StreetInspired by the wide open spaces of her home on Manitoulin, artist Ann Beam opened an Island art gallery, the Neon Raven Art Gallery, which features artwork by her, her husband (Carl Beam), and daughter (Anong Migwans Beam). Her work is regularly featured in exhibits across Canada and as far away as China, where she uses varied and often overlooked materials to communicate ideas about our vehicle through life – the Earth.
Visitors are welcomed throughout the year. This cultural museum presents unique and culturally authentic interpretations of Anishinaabek history, cultural practices and beliefs. Exhibits include many internationally recognized artists from Manitoulin Island and across northern Ontario.
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Ojibwe Cultural Foundation
15 Old Highway 551 RdVisitors are welcomed throughout the year. This cultural museum presents unique and culturally authentic interpretations of Anishinaabek history, cultural practices and beliefs. Exhibits include many internationally recognized artists from Manitoulin Island and across northern Ontario.
A beautiful building set along the shoreline across from the Split Rail Brewery. Here you can find a collection of local artisans showcasing their work. A great place to visit if you appreciate art and are looking to bring back some gifts for family and/or friends.
Gore Bay Harbour Centre
40 Lighthouse RdA beautiful building set along the shoreline across from the Split Rail Brewery. Here you can find a collection of local artisans showcasing their work. A great place to visit if you appreciate art and are looking to bring back some gifts for family and/or friends.
Day Spas
Jaguar Spirit is a massage studio located in downtown Gore Bay that offers a variety of natural therapies for your health and well-being including Aromatherapy Massage, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Hot Oil Head Massage, Aroma Facials and Reiki. Originally from El Salvador, Brenda offers treatments that are highly influenced by the healing practices of both South and North American Natives.
Jaguar Spirit Massage Studio
8 Dawson St Jaguar Spirit is a massage studio located in downtown Gore Bay that offers a variety of natural therapies for your health and well-being including Aromatherapy Massage, Thai Massage, Reflexology, Hot Oil Head Massage, Aroma Facials and Reiki. Originally from El Salvador, Brenda offers treatments that are highly influenced by the healing practices of both South and North American Natives.
Carries a beautiful line of all natural beauty products. They recently relocated to a brand new building where they are now offering spa services including massage, reflexology, float pods, facials, manicures and pedicures as well as energy work.
Bare Naked Beauty
22 Yonge St Carries a beautiful line of all natural beauty products. They recently relocated to a brand new building where they are now offering spa services including massage, reflexology, float pods, facials, manicures and pedicures as well as energy work.
Theatre
Gore Bay Theatre won four awards this past year at the 2019 Theatre Ontario Festival. & Saturday nights. For more information about their performances visit the Town of Gore Bay website: www.gorebay.ca.
Gore Bay Summer Theatre
52 Meredith StGore Bay Theatre won four awards this past year at the 2019 Theatre Ontario Festival. & Saturday nights. For more information about their performances visit the Town of Gore Bay website: www.gorebay.ca.
Located in downtown Manitowaning, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig’ translates as ‘storytellers’ from the Cree and Ojibway language. Debajehmujig was the first - and remains the only - professional theatre company located on a Reserve in Canada. They have many different offerings happening throughout the summer months. See their website www.debaj.ca to find out more.
Debajehmujig Theatre Group
43 Queen StLocated in downtown Manitowaning, De-ba-jeh-mu-jig’ translates as ‘storytellers’ from the Cree and Ojibway language. Debajehmujig was the first - and remains the only - professional theatre company located on a Reserve in Canada. They have many different offerings happening throughout the summer months. See their website www.debaj.ca to find out more.
Beaches
For Islanders, the name Providence Bay is synonymous with ‘the beach’. Located on the south shore of Manitoulin and looking out upon a vast expanse of Lake Huron , the beach at Providence Bay is arguably the best in Northern Ontario.
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Providence Bay
For Islanders, the name Providence Bay is synonymous with ‘the beach’. Located on the south shore of Manitoulin and looking out upon a vast expanse of Lake Huron , the beach at Providence Bay is arguably the best in Northern Ontario.
The Kagawong beach is located in the heart of the village and is a wonderful kid-friendly sand beach. Another more expansive beach, Maple Ridge Sandy Beach, is approximately 2 kilometers around the bay from the village.
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Kagawong
The Kagawong beach is located in the heart of the village and is a wonderful kid-friendly sand beach. Another more expansive beach, Maple Ridge Sandy Beach, is approximately 2 kilometers around the bay from the village.
Carter Bay
The Carter Bay sand dunes speak for themselves. They are beautiful any time of year.
One of our personal favourites, Julia Bay is a great place for a picnic during the day and a swim.
Julia Bay Beach
Ontario 540AOne of our personal favourites, Julia Bay is a great place for a picnic during the day and a swim.
A small and private beach a short distance away (5 min drive). We often frequent this beach for a refreshing dip in the shallow waters of Tobacco Lake.
Tobacco Lake Beach
100 Idas RdA small and private beach a short distance away (5 min drive). We often frequent this beach for a refreshing dip in the shallow waters of Tobacco Lake.