Manitoulin Culinary Tourism

Fall Colors - North Channel Cruise Lines
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | North Channel Cruise Lines, 1 Water St. West, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Fall Colors – North Channel Cruise Lines
Join us for an unforgettable autumn escape into the heart of the North Channel and the La Cloche Mountains, where fiery reds, golden yellows, and deep oranges blanket the rugged ridges and shorelines! This boat tour takes you to the private island property of Louisa Island, an exclusive hidden gem nestled within La Cloche Provincial Park. Step ashore onto the secluded sand beach, where the forest meets the water’s edge, and breathe in the crisp, fresh fall air of northern Ontario. Lace up your boots for a hike along the island’s scenic trail, winding through vibrant mixed forest and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain landscape ablaze with fall colour. Hike is optional. Don’t want to hike? Hang out onboard or at the heated events tent! After your hike, head into the spacious tent and enjoy a fish fry lunch, cooked on-site and served with all the fixings. Grab a cocktail and check out a quality music performance featuring top Sudbury musicians Natalie Crispo and Falcon! Whether you’re snapping photos of the kaleidoscope canopy, soaking in the serenity of the wilderness, or just enjoying a meal with good company and great live music, this is fall at its finest!
Tour Includes:  Return scenic boat ride from Little Current to Louisa Island/LaCloche Park  Time to relax on a beautiful sand beach and granite rock formations  Hike exploring the beautiful Louisa Island  Fish fry meal Tour dates and timelines: Saturday October 4 and Saturday October 11 Boarding at 10:30am – Departure 10:45am – Return to dock in LC 3:45/4:00pm Saturday October 18 th (19+ on this evening, season closing tour) Boarding at 3:30pm – Departure – 3:45pm Return to dock in LC 8:45/9:00p

Fall Colors - North Channel Cruise Lines
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | North Channel Cruise Lines, 1 Water St. West, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Fall Colors – North Channel Cruise Lines
Enjoy a day on the water and the beautiful fall colors as we bring the season to a close.

Truth and Reconciliation Pow Wow
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Four Direction Complex, AOK, 1300 ON-540, Aundek Omni Kaning, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Truth and Reconciliation Pow Wow
Mnaamodzawin will be hosting their first ever Truth and Reconciliation Jiindamok!When: Saturday October 4, 2025Where: 4Directions Complex Aundeck Omni KaningStart: 12 noon
Honorarium for invited drums only
Vendors/staff/flag carrierscontact Nina Jane for more informationnina.jane@mnaamodzawin.com705-368-2182 ext 230

Weengushk International Film Festival
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Four Direction Complex, AOK, 1300 ON-540, Aundek Omni Kaning, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Weengushk International Film Festival
Venue 1: Four Directions Complex1300 HWY 540 Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation, ON

OCTOBER 3, 2025 – OPENING NIGHT OCTOBER 4, 2025 – WORKSHOPS at WFI OCTOBER 5, 2025 – RED CARPET AWARDS GALA

Kenjgewin Teg Annual Fall Harvest Festival
2025-10-02 09:30 - 14:00 | M’Chigeeng Pow Wow Grounds, 325 Highway 551, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1N0, Canada
Kenjgewin Teg Annual Fall Harvest Festival

Join us for Fall Harvest Thursday, October 2, 2025 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM M’Chigeeng Powwow GroundsThis community event is open to all—come celebrate the season together!

Fred Eaglesmith In Concert
2025-09-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Gore Bay Community Centre, 15 Water St., Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
Fred Eaglesmith In Concert
At the Gore Bay Community Hall $50 in advance
visit www.fredeaglesmith.com

Manitoulin Pottery Tour
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00
Manitoulin Pottery Tour
-Pick up early Christmas Gifts and enjoy the fall colors while visiting a variety of potters across Manitoulin Island. Call 705-919-4534 or email gmtreasure58@gmail.com
Go to link for list and location of potters.

6 Foot Festival
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-27 | Debajehmujig Theatre Manitowaning, 43 Queen Street, Manitowaning, Ontario, P0P 2J0, Canada
6 Foot Festival
Debajehmujig Storytellers invites you to be part of our 16th Annual Six-Foot Festival (Land, Art, Food)! This year’s theme is AKI NOO’OOMA – “The Earth’s Language”
Details to be added once all installation artists, performers, musicians, painters, writers, sculptors have been identified.

Traditional Cooking at Kenjgewin Teg Open House
2025-09-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Kenjgwein Teg, 374 Hwy 551, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 0A2, Canada
Traditional Cooking at Kenjgewin Teg Open House
Visit the outdoor cookhouse to discover traditional cooking techniques with Corey MacDonald of Noojmowin Teg and sample some delicious food.

Sheguiandah Fall Fair
2025-09-13 09:30 - 15:00 | Sheguindah Museum, 10962 Highway 6, Sheguindah, Ontario, Canada
Sheguiandah Fall Fair
at the Centennial Museum
September 13th, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Get your entries ready! Books available at the Town Office, NEMI Library, Centennial Museum, and Manitoulin Expositor

Benjamin Islands – North Channel Cruise Lines
2025-09-09 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-31 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-24 09:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-17 09:30 - 15:30 | North Channel Cruise Lines, 1 Water St. West, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Benjamin Islands – North Channel Cruise Lines
The Benjamin Islands are pure gems only to be discovered on Lake Huron. Windswept pines and secluded picturesque smooth granite islands in every direction.

Annual Manitowaning Fall Fair
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06 | Manitowaning Arena/Fair Grounds, 59 Vankoughnet St., Manitowaning, Ontario, Canada
The 149th Annual Manitowaning Fall Fair is set to take place on September 5 and 6, 2025, at the Manitowaning Fairgrounds in Manitowaning, Ontario. Organized by the Manitowaning Agricultural Society, this cherished event celebrates the region’s agricultural heritage and community spirit.
This year’s fair, themed “Barnyard Boogie,” promises a weekend filled with traditional fair activities and family-friendly entertainment. Attendees can look forward to agricultural exhibits, livestock shows, homecraft displays, and various competitions. Highlights include the 4-H exhibits, horse halter classes, horse pulls, and the ever-popular tea biscuit competition, where the coveted “tea biscuit crown” is awarded to the best baker.
In addition to the agricultural showcases, the fair offers a range of activities for all ages, such as a classic car show, live music performances, a parade, and children’s games like the fish pond and spike driving competitions. Visitors can also explore local vendors, participate in silent auctions, and enjoy delicious food offerings throughout the fairgrounds.

Voyage to Killarney – North Channel Cruise Lines
2025-09-01 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-25 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-17 09:30 - 16:30 | North Channel Cruise Lines, 1 Water St. West, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Voyage to Killarney – North Channel Cruise Lines
Entering the Town of Killarney by water is a highlight for many experienced sailors. Join us on a day trip filled with scenery, fresh air and locally caught fish n’ chips!

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-31 06:30 - 22:00 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 31st Grand Finale with Netish and Friends

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-30 18:30 - 21:00 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 30th Kristine St. Pierre

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-29 18:30 - 21:00 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 29th Teilhard Frost

Baie Fine Fjord aboard The Grand Heron – North Channel Cruise Lines
2025-08-26 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | North Channel Cruise Lines, 1 Water St. West, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Baie Fine Fjord aboard The Grand Heron – North Channel Cruise Lines
French for Slender Bay, this rugged and beautiful freshwater fjord is a sight to behold. Enjoy a hike in Killarney Park and swim in the secluded Lake Topaz.

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 23rd Shawna Caspi

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-22 18:30 - 21:00 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 22nd Tyson Ranger

Manitoulin Fine Arts Association Exhibition
2025-08-20 - 2025-09-08 | Sheguindah Museum, 10962 Highway 6, Sheguindah, Ontario, Canada
The Annual Manitoulin Fine Arts Exhibition, hosted at the Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah, is a cherished cultural event that showcases the diverse artistic talents of the Manitoulin Fine Arts Association (MFAA) members. This exhibition typically runs from late August to early September, offering the public an opportunity to experience a wide array of artworks in various mediums.
The MFAA Members’ Show features a diverse range of artworks, including oil and acrylic paintings, watercolors, mixed media pieces, and more. Artists such as Penny Bois, Cliff Jewell, and Sue Cairns have been noted for their participation in past exhibitions, contributing to the show’s dynamic and varied offerings.

Dates: The 2025 exhibition is scheduled to run from August 20 to September 8, 2025.

Location: The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah is situated just south of Little Current on Highway 6. The museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM during the exhibition period.

Admission: The exhibition is free to the public, though a nominal fee may apply to view the museum’s permanent exhibits.

2025- Blue Jeans & Country Dreams
2025-08-16 18:00 - 23:30 | Providence Bay Fairgrounds, Lone Pine Stage, Providence Bay, Ontario, Canada
2025- Blue Jeans & Country Dreams
For 142 years, the Providence Bay Agricultural Fair had been a mainstay for fun and entertainment for the entire family on beautiful Manitoulin Island.
Saturday Night Concert- Michelle Wright, Doc Walker, and Jason McCoy
The Great Canadian Roadtrip” at this year’s Saturday Night Concert on The Lone Pine Stage!
A night of awesome live music put on by some incredible Canadian talent

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-16 18:00 - 21:30 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 16th Debagehmujig followed by Katriona Surnton

2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
2025-08-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Providence Bay Beach, 24 Muchmore Street, Providence Bay, ON, Canada
2025 Sunset Music Series – Providence Bay Beach
on the boardwalk beside Huron Island Time where you can get a meal and or an ice cream while you sit and enjoy the show. Bring a sweater and blanket as the evenings get cool
BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR.
August 15th Trout Lily

Providence Bay Agricultural Fair
2025-08-15 - 2025-08-17 | Providence Bay Fairgrounds, Lone Pine Stage, Providence Bay, Ontario, Canada
or 142 years, the Providence Bay Agricultural Fair had been a mainstay for fun and entertainment for the entire family on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Your old fashioned fall fair with exhibit hall and outdoor events. A fun family weekend.
Friday- Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5, Children under 5 FREE
Saturday- Adults $20, Children 6-12 $10, Children under 5 FREE
Sunday- Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5 and under 5 FREE
Weekend Passes Adults $35, Children 6-12 $15, under 5 FREE
