Manitoulin Island, located in Ontario, Canada, is a popular tourist destination known for its numerous hiking trails, scenic roads, and diverse bird and wildlife populations.
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World’s Largest Lake-Island: Especially popular with cyclists and hikers, Manitoulin Island is in the Canadian province of Ontario. The island features a multitude of hiking trails, scenic roads, and abundant bird and wildlife populations.
The world’s largest lake island lies within Lake Huron, which is one of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is located within the borders of Canada’s Ontario and it separates the larger part of Lake Huron from Georgian Bay to the east, and the North Channel to the north.
There are four major rivers on Manitoulin Island, the Manitou, Kagawong, Mindemoya and Blue Jay Creek, each providing spawning grounds for trout and salmon.
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Thomas E. Lee, an archaeologist, discovered the Sheguiandah archaeological site in 1952. The island contains many artifacts dating back 30,000 years.
Father Joseph Poncet, a French Jesuit, is believed to have been the first European to settle on the island, according to the records. The Jesuits referred to the island as “Isle de Ste-Marie”. The Iroquois drove out the Anishinaabe people, who consider Manitoulin Island sacred, in 1650. After nearly a century of abandonment, the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Potawatomi tribes moved onto the island. The island boasts Lake Manitou, which holds the title
The Island is accessible from Sudbury via the Little Current Swing Bridge or via the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory on the Bruce Peninsula in two hours.
The Wikwemikong Indian Reserve on Manitoulin Island is the only unceded Indian Reserve in Canada. Due to its scenic roads and hiking trails, Manitoulin Island is a popular destination for cyclists and hikers. The spring season is a great time to visit and observe beautiful flowers and diverse bird and wildlife populations. They hold fishing competitions, auctions, live theatre, and art exhibitions there in the summer.
It is possible to explore the history and traditions of the local Indigenous peoples. In addition to spectacular rock formations on the island, there are family-friendly camping options, such as Manitoulin Eco Park, and swimming at Providence Bay Beach. There are several accommodations available at this breathtaking location, so tourists don’t need to worry about finding accommodations, as there are a number of such options, including motels, bed and breakfasts, and cottage rentals.
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