Where to EAT + PLAY + STAY in the Island Community of
Manitowaning
EAT IN MANITOWANING
Loco Beanz & The Cedar Chalet
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705-859-3722
109 Arthur Street, Manitowaning
Coffee & sandwich shop now offering a diner with a lunch and dinner menu full of fan favourites.
Licensed: NO| Patio: YES| Takeout: YES | Year-round: YES
Rainbow Ridge Golf Course
www.rainbowridgegolfcourse.com
705-859-2990
26 B Clover Valley Road, Manitowaning
Restaurant with delicious home cooked meals inside the clubhouse.
Licensed: YES | Patio: YES | Takeout: YES | Year-round: NO
Manitowaning Farmers' Market
Queen's Park, Manitowaning (Queen Street/Arthur Street)
Friday mornings from 10 AM to 1 PM all summer long.
STAY IN MANITOWANING
Bass Creek Resort
705-859-3442
Bass Creek Road, Manitowaning
Type: Cottage rentals
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
Black Rock Resort
705-859-3262
35 Leask Lane, Manitowaning
Type: Cottage rentals
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
L&J Tent and Trailer Park
705-859-2883
New England Road, Manitowaning
Type: Tent and trailer camping
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
Manitoulin Resort
705-859-3442
152 Holiday Haven Road, Manitowaning
Type: Cottage rentals and campsites
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
My Friends Inn
705-859-3115
151 Queen Street, Manitowaning
Type: Motel
Waterfront: No
Year-round: Yes
Uncle Steve's Park & Cabins
705-859-3488
Bragmore Lane, Manitowaning
Type: Cottage rentals & trailer park
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
Wayside Motel
705-859-3515
15462 Highway 6, Manitowaning
Type: Motel
Waterfront: No
Year-round: Yes
Wee Point Resort
www.manitoulin-island/weepoint
705-859-3129
Bidwell Road, Manitowaning
Type: Cottage rentals
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
Willow Shores Bed & Breakfast
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705-859-3115
29 Martin Meadow Lane, Manitowaning
Type: Bed and breakfast
Waterfront: Yes
Year-round: No
PLAY IN MANITOWANING
Trails, Lookouts, Parks, + Recreational Facilities
Manitowaning Beach Playground
Bay Road, Manitowaning
Located at the Manitowaning beach, the playground is newly built with a variety of equipment for kids of all ages. It is conveniently situated near the swim area for a place to cool down.
Queen's Park
Queen Street, Manitowaning
With a small picnic area and a shaded clearing downtown, this is a great park to relax in while watching the happenings of Manitowaning. There are shaded areas to rest and unwind in, and great views of the town.
59 Vankoughnet Street, Manitowaning
The arena is home to the Manitowaning Wolves and hosts hockey, public skating, private ice rentals, and more. In the summer it is available for events and houses the Summerfest dance and other gatherings. The fairgrounds have a number of uses - the main one being holding the Manitowaning Fall Fair.
Museums, Arts, + Cultural Centres
Assiginack Museum Heritage Complex
125 Arthur Street, Manitowaning
The Assiginack museum keeps a vast record of the history of Manitowaning and Assiginack township, including records of past families, businesses, stories, and more. There is also a pioneer home, blacksmith shop, school house, and barn to explore to see old ways of living.
Arthur Street, Manitowaning
The cenotaph is a somber memorial surrounded by a beautiful garden to honour local veterans. The Veteran's Gallery with more information is located at the Assiginack Public Library.
Bay Road, Manitowaning
The historical S.S. Norisle was once the ferry that transported visitors to Manitoulin, and is now docked at the Manitowaning marina. The boat can only be viewed from the outside with informational plaques alongside the dock.
Beaches, Lighthouses + Boat Launches
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Manitowaning Beach
Bay Road, Manitowaning
At the bottom of the hill on Manitowaning Bay is the Manitowaning beach. There is a picnic area, a sectioned-off swimming area, docks, and public washrooms. With views of the bay and the historical Norisle ferry, it is a great place to spend an afternoon.
188 Arthur Street, Manitowaning
The Manitowaning Lighthouse is a fully automated and fully operational lighthouse located beside the Anglican church. While you cannot enter the building itself, it is still a popular historical landmark.
Manitowaning Boat Launch & Marina
Bay Road, Manitowaning
The Manitowaning marina is a popular boater's destination. It is a full service marina with 25 docking slips, fuel, shore power, showers, laundry facilities, and more. There is also a boat launch launching into Manitowaning Bay (Lake Huron).
OTHER SERVICES IN MANITOWANING
Rainbow Ridge Golf Course
www.rainbowridgegolfcourse.com
705-859-2990
26 B Clover Vally Road, Manitowaning
Service: Golf course
Year-round: No
Guardian Pharmacy
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705-859-2323
147 Arthur Street, Manitowaning
Service: Pharmacy, gifts
Year-round: Yes
Manitowaning Freshmart
705-859-3132
146 Arthur Street, Manitowaning
Service: Grocery
Year-round: Yes
Nack's
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05-859-3401
45 Queen Street, Manitowaning
Service: Convenience, variety
Year-round: Yes
White's Shell
705-859-3344
59 Queen Street, Manitowaning
Service: Gas station, garage
Year-round: Yes
LCBO
705-859-3292
13 Spragge Street, Manitowaning
Service: Liquor store
Year-round: Yes
Debajehmujig Creation Centre & K.B. Reynolds Mastin Gallery
705-859-1820
43 Queen Street, Manitowaning
Service: Theatre group, art studio, art gallery
Year-round: Yes
Manitowaning Mill Home Building Centre
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705-859-3105
15874 Highway 6, Manitowaning
Service: Hardware, mill
Year-round: Yes
Allen's Automotive & NAPA Auto Parts
705-859-2525
15530 Highway 6, Manitowaning
Service: Garage, auto parts, outdoor equipment
Year-round: Yes
Collision Plus
705-859-2012
85 Queen Street, Manitowaning
Service: Auto body shop
Year-round: Yes
Complete Automotive & Marine
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705-859-3431
22 Spragge Street, Manitowaning
Service: Garage
Year-round: Yes
TerraStar Building Products
705-859-3637
35 C Meredith Street, Manitowaning
Service: Roofing, siding, windows/doors
Year-round: Yes
Bank of Montreal
705-859-3112
115 Arthur Street, Manitowaning
Service: Bank
Year-round: Yes
Island Guns & Pawn
705-919-5584
Highway 6, Manitowaning
Service: Pawn shop, gun store
Year-round: Yes
Henley Boats
705-859-3660
35 Meredith Street, Manitowaning
Service: Boat manufacturer
Year-round: Yes
Shears To The New You
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705-859-1161
549 Cardwell Street, Manitowaning
Service: Hair salon
Year-round: Yes
CHURCHES IN MANITOWANING
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Knox United Church - 705-859-3257 - 25 Napier Street, Manitowaning
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St. Paul's Anglican Church - 519-878-2035 - Spragge Street, Manitowaning
GOVERNMENT + PUBLIC SERVICES IN MANITOWANING
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Canada Post - 115 Arthur Street, Manitowaning - 705-859-3845
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Assiginack Public Library - 25 Spragge Street, Manitowaning - 705-859-2110
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Service Ontario - 14295-A Highway 6, Manitowaning - 705-859-2172