Culture
The beauty of Manitoulin has always attracted many creative artists and crafts persons. There are studios, galleries, gift shops, museums and trading posts scattered all over the Island, each filled with creative arts and crafts. You can join an art tour, view an art show, take an art class, or just browse the galleries.
Manitoulin is also home to six First Nations communities who enjoy and promote their heritage and culture through Aboriginal Festivals and Cultural Foundations. There’s ample opportunity to explore and enjoy their rich arts, crafts, theatre, and history.
If you like live music, you can enjoy your choice of classical concerts, folk festivals, country jamborees and summer street bands. The Café in the Woods keeps music lovers warm in the winter.
The wonderful community and dinner theatre on the island provide even more opportunities to enjoy or get involved in local arts and culture.
Searching the ground for the footprints of our ancestors in order to follow their ways. The drum beats out the solemn rhythm of all creation. It is the sound we remember from before we were born. It is the rhythm of our mothers' heartbeat.
The Cup and Saucer Trail runs along and below the centre of the highest part of the horseshoeshaped Niagara Escarpment, following two ridges of sorts. At 180m about sea level, the highest of the two ridges is also the highest point on Manitoulin Island.
Manitoulin Island offers 3 public golf courses, complete with pro shops, clubhouses, driving ranges and practice greens, They offer cart and club rentals and will host tournaments of all sizes. Manitoulin Island courses are a must to play!