Manitoulin Culinary Tourism

Tea and Talk at Bittersweet Tea Co
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Bittersweeet Tea Company, 6284 Hwy 540, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0, Canada
Tea and Talk at Bittersweet Tea Co

Join us for Tea & Tunes on April 16, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Iridology: What your eyes can tell you
Guest Speaker Cheryl Millet

Tickets $25 (must be purchased in advance)
Limited Seating.
To register

Split Rail Brewery Maple Fest
2026-03-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Split Rail Brewery, 31 Water St,, Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
Split Rail Brewery Maple Fest
MAPLE FEST 🍁
Saturday, March 14, 2026
12 PM – 6 PM
Celebrate the sweet taste of maple season with live music, local vendors, food, and all the maple magic imaginable! ✨
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LOCATION
Split Rail Brewing Co.,
31 Water Street, Gore Bay
Interested vendors please contact Shirley at shirley@splitrailmanitoulin.com

Luck of the Irish Dinner & Dance
2026-03-13 17:30 - 23:00 | Burpee-Mills Recreation Complex, 8 Bailey Line Road, Evansville, Ontario, Canada
Luck of the Irish Dinner & Dance
Licensed Event (DD available)
Homemade Lasagne
Dinner & Dance
Doors Open at 5:30, Dinner at 7:00, Dance to follow. Live Band

World Thinking Day Tea Party - Girl Guides Canada
2026-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Gore Bay Legion, 26 Phipps St., Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
World Thinking Day Tea Party – Girl Guides Canada
Past and Present Guide members and Leaders are Invited

Do you know someone who used to be a Girl Guide?

A former Spark
A Ember at heart
A Guide who still remembers campfires & friendship circles

TAG a former Guide or Leader below and invite them to our World Thinking Day Tea Party!

February 22, 2026
12:00–3:00 PM
Basement of the Gore Bay Legion

High tea •
Fun activities •
Friendship & memories
Wear your finest outfit — fancy, fun, fabulous!

RSVP by Feb 15 to
1westernmanitoulinsbgpr@gmail.com

Let’s reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate Our Friendship — because once a Guide, always a Guide

Family Fireworks Day - Assiginack
2026-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Manitowaning Arena/Fair Grounds, 59 Vankoughnet St., Manitowaning, Ontario, Canada
Family Fireworks Day – Assiginack
Everyone welcome! Special thanks to Twisted Sister for their donation of hot chocolate and popcorn! Also many thanks to our Fire Department for doing the fireworks!
Winter Fun for the Whole Family
Popcorn & Hot Chocolate
Tobogganing at the Toboggan Hill
Festivities start at 6:30, Fireworks just before 8pm

Pancake Tuesday - Spring Bay Church
2026-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Spring Bay Church, 9351 Hwy 542, Spring Bay, Ontario, Canada
Pancake Tuesday – Spring Bay Church
Pancake Tuesday Is Coming!

Join us for our Pancake Tuesday Supper on February 17 starting at 5:30 PM!

This fun and tasty evening is a fundraiser for Kids In The Kitchen, and the best part? The kids will be serving you!

Come hungry, come supportive, and come ready to encourage our kids as they learn, serve, and grow together.

Date: February 17

Time: 5:30 PM

Why: Supporting Kids In The Kitchen

How Much: By donation

Where: 9351 Hwy 542 in Spring Bay

Bring your family, invite a friend, and help make it a night to remember!

Winter Fun Day Meldrum Bay
2026-02-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Meldrum Bay Community Hall, Front Street, Meldrum Bay, Ontario, Canada
Winter Fun Day Meldrum Bay
Lunch at 12:00 pm – Pasta dishes and homemade desserts
Euchre Tournament Cost of $7 – starts at 1:30
Door Prizes

Manitoulin Farmstead February Supper Club
2026-02-14 17:30 - 22:00 | Mindemoya Community Centre, Mindemoya, Ontario, P0P 1S0, Canada
Manitoulin Farmstead February Supper Club
Manitoulin Farmstead is kicking off their 2026 Supper Club series with a Valentines Day DInner and Song Event – A night of music and food at the Mindemoya Hall — a cozy winter evening built around good food, live music, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
The evening has two parts, and advance tickets are required.
Dinner (6pm) (with meat and vegetarian options available).
Live Music Performance (7:30)
Already have dinner plans? Join us just for the music portion of the evening!

Split Rail Brewery Winter Warm Up
2026-02-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Split Rail Brewery, 31 Water St,, Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
Split Rail Brewery Winter Warm Up
Saturday, February 14, 2026
12 PM – 6 PM
LOCATION
Split Rail Brewing Co.,
31 Water Street, Gore Bay
Beat the winter blues with live music, incredible vendors, delicious food and craft beverages to warm you from the inside out! 🍻🎶🧡
Interested Vendors please Contact shirley@splitrailmanitoulin.com

Pasta Supper - St. Bernard's Church
2026-02-06 17:00 - 18:30 | St. Bernard’s Church, 19 Hayward Street, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Pasta Supper – St. Bernard’s Church
St. Bernard’s Church. All you can eat pasta, Caesar salad, garlic bread, dessert. Gluten free pasta option available.
50/50 draw
Take out available.

Memorial Round Dance - Aundeck Omni Kaning
2026-01-31 17:00 - 23:00 | Four Direction Complex, AOK, 1300 ON-540, Aundek Omni Kaning, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Memorial Round Dance – Aundeck Omni Kaning
4 Direction Complex in Aundeck Omni Kanging First Nation
5pm – Pipe Ceremony with Feast
7pm – 11pm Round Dance and GIveaway
9pm – Memorial Ceremony
Join for an evening filled with feasting, singing and dancing. Everyone is welcome. Feast kits (your plate, cultery, cup) are encouraged. This is an alcohol free event

Little Current Lions Winterfest
2026-01-30 - 2026-02-01 | Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Little Current Lions Winterfest
Come out to Little Current and enjoy all of the fun activities of the Little Current Lions Annual Winterfest 2026. Lots of great hockey too!

Tea & Tunes with Kelly Brewer
2026-01-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Bittersweeet Tea Company, 6284 Hwy 540, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0, Canada
Tea & Tunes with Kelly Brewer
Tea & Tunes with Kelly Brewer. Come out and enjoy a tea, a treat and the acoustic guitar stylings of Kelly Brewer. Limited Seating.
Bittersweet Tea – 1-3 pm

AOK Winter Carnival
2026-01-24 09:00 - 21:00 | Four Direction Complex, AOK, 1300 ON-540, Aundek Omni Kaning, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
AOK Winter Carnival
4 Direction Complex. Slide Party, Scrabble Tournament, Casino Night, Card Games, Roulette Wheel, Snacks & Mocktails.
9 am ice fishing derby
10am – Pancake Breakfast
Plus lots of other events – come out and enjoy!

Comedy Night at Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre
2026-01-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre, 66 Meredith St East, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Comedy Night at Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre
Details to follow

M'Chigeeng New Years Day Pow Wow 2026
2026-01-01 12:00 - 17:00 | M’chigeeng Community Complex, 94 Hwy 551, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 0A2, Canada
M’Chigeeng New Years Day Pow Wow 2026
Thursday January 1, 2026
Host Drum Black Bull Moose
M’Chigeeng Community Complex (94 On-551 M’Chigeeng Ontario)
Grand Entry 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm
Feast 5:00 pm
Vendors Welcome

Trivia Night at the Anchor Inn
2025-12-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Anchor Inn Little Current, 1 Water St., Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Trivia Night at the Anchor Inn
Wednesday December 17th, 7:30. Bring your friends and come out for a great time.

Island Singers Concert
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
Island Singers Concert
We’re excited to announce the dates for our upcoming concerts in December. Please save the date! More details to come, so stay tuned!

Holiday Markets at JD's in Tehkummah
2025-12-06 10:00 - 2025-12-07 16:00, 2025-11-22 10:00 - 2025-11-23 16:00 | JD’s Garden Centre, 231 Side Road 10, Tehkummah, Ontario, P0P 2C0, Canada
Holiday Markets at JD’s in Tehkummah

Holiday Markets at JD’S

Because nothing says festive cheer like wandering through the Greenhouse with a cinnamon bun in one hand and a handmade gift in the other!

Join us for holiday markets packed with local makers, seasonal treats, and gifts so good, you’ll “accidentally” keep them. And yes – plants behaving like it’s still summer.

Support local. Shop festive. Mentally prepare to need a second trip to the car.

705 859 2393

Sheshegwaning Christmas Market
2025-11-23 11:00 - 2025-12-07 15:00 | Ontario
Sheshegwaning Christmas Market
3 separate dates – Nov. 23, November 30th and December 7th. From 11-3pm at 1097A Sheshegwaning Rd.

Little Current Ladies Night 2025
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Ontario
Little Current Ladies Night 2025
Festive fun, food and cozy drinks & late-night shopping! Come out and do a little holiday shopping.

Christmas Market in Mindemoya
2025-11-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Freshwater Community Church, 51 Yonge St., Mindemoya, Ontario, P0P 2C0, Canada
Christmas Market in Mindemoya
Held at the Freshwater Community Church from 10am-2pm. Includes Chili Lunch.

Yuletide Christmas Shopping at the Flower Hutch
2025-11-14 09:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | The Flower Hutch, 48A Meredith St., Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 0B4, Canada
Yuletide Christmas Shopping at the Flower Hutch
Join us at The Flower Hutch in downtown Gore Bay. Where the magic of Christmas begins. Join us for our annual Open House. Prizes, refreshments, snacks and all things Christmas.
705-282-2020
www.theflowerhutch.ca
We are here for you 🌹

Macrame Workshop and luncheon
2025-11-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Serenity by the Lake B&B, 400 Whites Point Road, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Macrame Workshop and luncheon
Calling all plant lovers!!
Join us on Wednesday November 12th from 5:30-7:30pm to make your own Macrame Propagation Station at Serenity By The Lake Airbnb in Little Current! The price includes all materials needed for a complete project, a delicious charcuterie platter by Prepped Manitoulin, and iced Chai Lattes! To purchase a ticket, please send payment to hilbrand.co@gmail.com along with an email with your contact information.
*Tickets are non refundable*

Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Annual Fall Luncheon
2025-11-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Mindemoya Community Centre, Mindemoya, Ontario, P0P 1S0, Canada
Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary Annual Fall Luncheon
The Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its annual fall luncheon, bazaar and bake sale at the Mindemoya community centre on Saturday, November 12. The bazaar and bake sale will take place from 11 am to 2 pm with the luncheon from 11:30 am to 1 pm. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12 and five and under are free.

Mini Pow Wow Social Wikwemikong High School
2025-11-08 17:30 - 20:00 | Wikwemikong High School, 34 Henry Street, Wikwemikong, ON, P0P 1K0, Canada
Mini Pow Wow Social Wikwemikong High School
Bring your regalia
Hand drummers and singers welcome!
Dancers welcome!
Dinner Provided
Spot Dances & Prizes, Trout Creek Settlement Information,
CONTACT
Jamie Lynn Jacksin 705-859-3164 ext 256 OR
Rebecca .Dantouze@nthc.ca

Christmas Market in M'Chigeeng
2025-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 | M’chigeeng Community Complex, 94 Hwy 551, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 0A2, Canada
Christmas Market in M’Chigeeng
A Christmas market will take place in M’Chigeeng on Saturday, November 8 from 10 am to 3 pm, at the M’Chigeeng community complex on Highway 551 south of Highway 540. See islandsummermarket@gmail.com for more information.

Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown
2025-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Scott Woods Christmas Hoedown
Candian Fiddle Champion
Featuring:

Kendra Norris
Steve Piticco
Leo Sotck

Special Guests: Gary & Nadine Boles
Proceeds support Little Current United Church
TICKET INFO – 1-855-726-8896 or CASH only at Manitoulin Expositor Office in Little Current
