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Experience Nature :: Itineraries :: Sudbury & Manitoulin Nature Tour

Sudbury & Manitoulin Nature Tour (2 - 3 Days)

Experience nature from Sudbury to Manitoulin Island. Follow the Georgian Bay Coastal Route along this 3 day vacation itinerary.


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Day 1

Arrive in Sudbury today.  Once you’re checked into your accommodation of choice, venture to Onaping (Hwy 144 North) to visit the A.Y Jackson Lookout.  Enjoy the scenic view of cascading High Falls that once captured the imagination of the Group of Seven painter.  Once back in the city, take a walk along the Bell Park Boardwalk on Ramsey Lake.  Just before sunset, head for Dynamic Earth to watch the last rays of sun reflected on the Big Nickel as it sets for another day.

Distance:
Sudbury to Onaping – (40 km (25 m), 40 min)

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Day 2

Venture to Manitoulin Island today (Hwy 17 West to Hwy 6 South), the World’s Largest Freshwater Island.  Once you’re there, head to Kagawong to Bridal Veil Falls, a picturesque cascading falls named for its “veil” like appearance.  Enjoy a picnic, take a dip behind the falls, or follow the trails to the Bay.  If you’re traveling with your bike, be sure to check out Manitoulin’s backroads.  With little traffic, and great views whichever way you turn, the Island is a cyclist’s dream come true.

Distance:
Sudbury to Kagawong – (165 km (105 m), 2 hr 30 min)

Accommodation Options:

  • Queen's Inn
    19 Water Street, Gore Bay
    P. 705-282-0665
    http://www.thequeensinn.ca
  • Thorburn House
    1 Thorburn Street, PO Box 145, Gore Bay
    Directions: Corner of Thorburn & Borron Streets
    P. 705-282-2253
    http://www.onlink.net/~thbb/
  • White's Point B&B;
    522 Whites Point Road, Little Current
    Directions: (Whites point road is 2 kms south of Little Current on Hwy 6)
    P. 705-368-2803
    http://www.bedbreakfasthome.com/whitespointbb/
  • Meldrum Bay Inn
    25959 Hwy 540, Meldrum Bay
    Directions: Corner of Hwy 540 & McDonald Street
    P. 877-557-6145
    http://www.meldrumbayinn.com
  • Red Rooster B&B;
    5382 Hwy 551 , Providence Bay
    P. 705-377-7114
  • The Dunes B & B
    5400 Hwy. 551 , Providence Bay
    Directions: In Tehkummah, take sideroad 10 off of highway 6, then turn left at government road and right on highway 551. Located just past the trailer park.
    P. 705-377-6134
    http://www.bbcanada.com/thedunes

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Things to Do:

  • Bridal Veil Falls
    Kagawong
    Location: Hwy 540 at Kagawong
  • Cycle Manitoulin Island's Backroads
    Manitoulin Island
    P. 705-368-3021

Day 3

Depending on where you reside, you may want to board the Chi-Cheemaun ferry to start your excursion home today.  The largest passenger/car vessel on the Great Lakes, the Chi-Cheemaun transports riders between South Baymouth and Tobermory in just under 2 hours.  (Reservations are recommended – be sure to arrive early to ensure a spot for your desired sailing).

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