Fishing at Bayside
Bring your gear for a day on Manitowaning Bay. You’re welcome to bring your own boat, with no extra docking fee. Water levels fluctuate, so call ahead about access and conditions.
Plan a Fishing Stay
Explore the Island
Days shaped
by the bay.
Enjoy the beach and waterfront decks at Bayside, then head out for woodland trails, cultural experiences and the communities around Manitowaning Bay.
Explore at Your Pace
Take a scenic drive, stop for a meal, or discover the island’s shops and communities. Leave room in the day for an unexpected view and a little exploring.
Find Things to DoWinter by the Water
Come back to a warm cabin after a quiet winter day on Manitoulin. Bring your own winter recreation equipment, check local conditions, and enjoy a slower season by the bay.
Plan a Winter EscapeA TASTE OF MANITOULIN
Cook Something Local.
Want to cook with local food while you’re here? Visit Local Food Manitoulin to find local food producers and plan something delicious for your cabin or suite.
Find Local Food ProducersTHINGS TO DO IN THE AREAA little adventure.
A little adventure.
A lot of island.
Walk a trail, meet the community, or spend an afternoon by the bay.
Bebamikawe Memorial Trail
Follow woodland trails and scenic lookouts in Wiikwemkoong. Choose a route that suits your day, with current trail information from Wikwemikong Tourism.
Explore the trailAnishinaabe cultural experiences
Discover guided cultural and nature experiences with Wikwemikong Tourism. Check available experiences and reserve directly with the local team.
Discover experiencesManitowaning museum
Visit the Assiginack Museum & Heritage Complex for local history and heritage buildings, including a pioneer home, schoolhouse and blacksmith shop. The museum opens seasonally.
Plan a museum visitAn afternoon in Manitowaning
Take a stroll through town, visit the public beach on Bay Street, or explore the marina waterfront. Leave room to pause and enjoy the view.
Explore ManitowaningPrairie Point
Explore another view of Manitowaning Bay at Prairie Point in Wiikwemkoong, with a shoreline trail and space to take in the water.
See local points of interestBack to the waterfront
Some of the best moments happen right here: a quiet deck, a sandy beach, an evening by the fire and the bay just steps away.
Explore the resortPlan ahead for seasonal openings, trail conditions and guided experiences. The links above take you to local community and provider information.
Learn more: Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory · Wikwemikong Tourism
Discover more of Manitoulin.
Point Grondine Park
Explore hiking trails, canoe routes and nature experiences. Check current park information before setting out.
Visit Point Grondine ParkWikwemikong Tourism
Explore local cultural and nature experiences with Wikwemikong Tourism.
Visit Wikwemikong TourismDebajehmujig Theatre Group
Discover storytelling, theatre and upcoming events on Manitoulin Island.
Explore Debajehmujig