De-Ba-Jeh-Mu-Jig Theatre Group
De-Ba-Jah-Mu-Jig Theatre Group is one of North America's longest running professional Aboriginal theater companies. Original works are performed thought the year, with locations in both downtown Manitowaning at the new production center, and outdoors under the open skies at the Holy Cross Mission ruins in Wikwemikong. Many other activities and services include workshops, custom shows, and site tours. Inquire about group rates and bus tours. For more information call 705-859-2317 or www.debaj.ca
Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve
Modern conveniences and easy accessibility make Wikwemikong an enjoyable stop on your holiday trail. See numerous historic sites, scenic lookouts and cultural events. Represented by the Wikwemikong Development Commission. See a modern Native Indian village or visit during the 41st Annual Competition Pow-Wow. For more information call 705-859-3001 or www.wiky.net.
Daily activities
Monday through Friday
May 15th through October 9th, 2006
Tickets: $25 plus GST- Adults; $15 plus GST - Children (12 and under)
For family rates or other information call: 1-877-710-3211
Mother Earth Nature Walk
Escorted by your Aboriginal guide, you will participate in a Mother Earth Walk and lear the identification of various local plant species and an explanation of their uses in traditional cooking and the medicinal properties which they may contain. Program runs Monday through Friday - AM
Ojibwe Traditional Craft
Under the expert guidance of a skilled craftsperson, try your hand at a small bead and leather craft item (medicine pouch or dreamcatcher) Program runs Monday through Friday - PM
Bannock Making
Learn how to cook “bannock” over an open fire while yours hosts share their knowledge of local Aboriginal history and culture. Your teachers are well known in the region as making the “best bannock in Northern Ontario!” Program runs Tuesday and Wednesday - PM
Graphic Design Through Native Eyes
Tour an Aboriginal-owned graphic printing operation. Learn about local woodland design and motifs. Create your own silkscreen keepsake such as a t-shirt, handbag or wall hanging. Program runs Tuesday through Thursday - AM
Aboriginal Native Feast
Experience traditional cuisine and seasonal specialities of the local Aboriginal people of our region. Every Thursday during July & August- PM
Hoop Dancing
Learn about the symbolism of the Hoop Dance from the perspective of the Aboriginal people of North America. Your teacher has been gifted with these special teachings which he has shared amongst the people of the area producing “World Champion Hoop Dancers”! This activity includes actual dance lessons Program runs Friday - PM.
Spirit Stone Painting
Learn about Aboriginal traditions and culture as you create a painted "Spirit Stone" through the guidance and interpretation of a local Aboriginal artist.
Program runs Monday, Thursday and Friday - PM
Ojibway Cultural Foundation
Featuring a museum, art gallery, cultural arts theatre, sharing lodge, gift shop. Take part in daily native dance performances from Monday through Friday during the months of June, July and August. Admission: Adults $.7.50; Children (7 - 16) $4.00 Children under 6 free.
M.V. Chi-Cheemaun
Take a break from the highway! Come aboard the M.V. Chi-Cheemaunfor one of Ontario's most popular ferry rides connecting the Bruce Peninsula and Manitoulin Island. make the scenic Georigan Bay-Lake Huron crossing in comfort and safety with our highly-specialized and professionl crew. Experience 30 years of exceptional sailing history. Discovery a fascinating region just waiting to capture the imagination of all ages. (May to October) www.ontarioferries.com. 1-800-265-3163.
Hiking & Walking Trails
Bridal Veil Falls Trail
There is a picnic area featuring huge millstones once used in the Bridal Veil Falls gristmill in Kagawong. Follow the steps down from this are to the base of the falls and follow the trail along the stream to Mudge Bay. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Cup and Saucer Hiking Trail
The Cup and Saucer Hiking Trail has a unique outline against the Manitoulin skyline. Signs mark the trail through the woods up the dramatic edge of the escarpment to a grassy resting-place. Lover trail is 2.7 km and the upper trial is 5.4 km in length. The adventure trail, a 2-km option on the top of the escarpment, takes the avid hiker up and down sturdy ladders, up a natural rock chimney and along narrow ledges for a panoramic view of the North Channel of Lake Huron. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
The Lewis Twin Peaks Hiking Trail
Across from Garrette's Motel in Sheguiandah the Lewis Twin Peaks Hiking Trail begins. Approximately 2 km in length the trail is a relatively hike with two spectacular views along the way. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
M'Chigeeng Trail
Just south of West Bay behind the ball park the two trails of M'Chigeeng Trail begin. One traverses along the bottom of the bluff and the other goes to the very top. The Bear Caves and Fossil Rock Point are two spots of interest. The top of the bluff offers outstanding views of the North Channel. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
McLean's Park
Mid-way between Manitowaning and South Baymouth is the 100-acre McLean's Park. Hiking trails are based on ancient logging paths and take approximately 1.5 hours to complete. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Mississagi Lighthouse Trails
Located near the Meldrum Bay Lighthouse are several short trails that follow the craggy shoreline over flat limestone ledges, around enormous boulders and through rock fissures. Trails offer fine views of Lake Huron. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Orr's Mountain
Located in Sheguiandah the 3.5 km trail begins at the village's north end. There are three distinct trails offering fine views of Sheguiandah Bay and Bass Lake, plus two spectacular lookouts. Warning The trail leading to the southern lookout is quite steep. Approximate time: 2 hours. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Wagg's Woods Trails
Directly across the street from the municipal office in Mindemoya hikers can enjoy the leafy bower of an old hardwood forest, dense with maple, basswood, birch and ash. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Attractions
Agricultural Museum
Long-time Mindemoya resident, Jack Seabrook proudly displays his wide collection of pre-war tractors, gas engines, horse drawn equipment, small farm artifacts and power machinery. Located in Mindemoya, the museum is easily recognized by its windmill. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Little Current-Howland Centennial Museum and Park
Authentically reconstructed and furnished
log cabin, implement bar and sugar shack located in Sheguiandah
will show you what life was like during Manitoulin's early settlement.
The site includes the 1891 one-room schoolhouse, photos and artifacts
from the pioneer days on the island. The site is one of Canada's
oldest archaeological locations. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Mississaugi Lighthouse Heritage Park
The Mississaugi Lighthouse keeps an ever-vigilant watch over the treacherous waters of the Mississagi Straits, site of many shipwrecks in the past. Visitors to this Meldrum Bay museum will find it furnished as it was the early lighthouse keeper. The original magnifying glass and foghorn are there, along with artifacts believed to be from the famous shipwreck of LaSalle's Griffin, which may have gone down in the waters of the Mississaugi Straits. The heritage park includes campsites, picnic areas, restaurants and hiking trails. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Net Shed Museum
Located on the Meldrum Bay Waterfront in a large net shed where the area commercial fishermen once mended their nets is the museum. Fishing and lumbering implements are also featured. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
SS Norisle Heritage Museum
The last steam-powered passengership that cruised the waters of the Great Lakes, the SS Norisle provided service between South Baymouth and Tobermory before being replaced by the present ferry, the MS ChiCheemaun. Docked in Manitowaning the site also includes the Roller Mills grist and flourmill and the Burns Wharf Theatre. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Western Manitoulin Historical Society Museum
One the Gore Bay Jail and Jail keepers' Home, the former cells now display pieces such as an early telephone exchange, a dentist's chair and artifacts of maritime history and shipwrecks all dating back to the area's early settlers. For more information call 1-800-465-6655.
Galleries and Studios
The Pavilion on the Gore Bay waterfront displays the work of local artists and craftsperson's.
Edwards Studio featuring the works of Richard Edwards Kagawong
Treasure Trove Gallery featuring the works of local and native artists Little Current.
Turners of Little Current featuring displays of Native artwork.
Ten-Mile Point Trading Post carries works of renowned North American artists Between Little Current and Manitowaning.
Burns Wharf featuring the works of local and native artists Manitowaning.
Harbour Centre Gallery featuring local artists Providence Bay
The Perivale Gallery displays notable local works Spring Bay
West Bay is home to three galleries. The Kasheese Studios featuring the works of Blake Debassige and Shirley Cheechoo; the Ojibway Cultural Foundation with works from local Native artisans and Nimkee Gallery featuring Blair Debassige and David Migwans.
Bebeminjomat Studios features the work of renowned artists James Simon Mishibinjima and Leland Bell Wikwemikong.
Wikwemikong Interpretive Heritage Centre combines historic artifacts with local art works.
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