I've been living on Manitoulin Island for nine years and am always in awe of how many amazing businesses I stumble upon regularly. I always love coming across new local businesses and when I found out about Pebblewood Farm, I was really excited and curious to check out their products. There's something so rewarding about making something that is your own. Whether it be a … [Read more...]
- Burns Wharf Theatre
- Creative Island Photography
- Manitoulin Chocolate Works
- Manitoulin Soap Factory
- Perivale Gallery
- Dylon Whyte Etsy Shop (Art of Chainmail)
- Jaguar Spirit Natural Therapies
- Debajehmujig Storytellers
- Hawberry Farms
- Lillian's Crafts
- Ultimately Chocolate
- Kicking Mule Ranch
- Rainbow Ridge Golf Course
- Manitoulin Farmers' Market
- McQuay Click & Clay
- Garden's Gate Restaurant
- Royal Michael's Bay Golf and Country Club Resort
- Red Lodge
- The School House Restaurant
- Loco Beanz
- Auberge Inn
- Southbay Gallery and Guesthouse
- Turtle Creek Lodges and Gardens
- The Buckhorn Motel
- Gordon's Park Eco-Resort
- Big Buck Cottages
- Black Rock Resort
- Manitoulin Inn
Our Manitoulin
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North Channel General: Evocative Objects of the Most Antique and Purest Water #ManitoulinSpotlight
A new store just opened up in Gore Bay, and you will want to head over for a visit! Located by the water and in the newly renovated Harbour Centre by the marina, this is the perfect location for inspiration. At North Channel General, you will find items of the highest quality. North Channel General has made it their duty to bring only the best products to their … [Read more...]
Huron Island Time! Ice Cream & a Swim: Providence Bay #Manitoulin #ManitoulinSpotlight
There's nothing that screams "SUMMER'S HERE!" better than an ice cream cone enjoyed on the beach and a swim on a hot Summer day. Thankfully for Islanders and visitors alike, all of this can be found daily in Providence Bay. Enjoy a stroll on the boardwalk, or walk along the beach and enjoy the sunset. Providence Bay is one of our favourite places to play. This is … [Read more...]
Pampered Pet Grooming #ManitoulinSpotlight
When I lived in Toronto, my canine baby was a pampered pooch. He got groomed twice yearly and had the royal treatment. He really was a spoiled boy. Fast forward a few years and we're no longer living in the city. We're on an island in the middle of one of the Great Lakes and in Northern Ontario! How on earth did we get here?! Chance seems to love rural living though. … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Botanicals ~ Natural Goodness for your Body #Manitoulin #ManitoulinSpotlight
When people think of Manitoulin Island, they think of the outdoors, untouched land, and nature at its best. Many associate Manitoulin with fresh and natural food too. Our island Farmers' Markets are popular with locals and visitors alikeI recently met up with Manitoulin Botanicals to chat about the products they offer. Manitoulin Botanicals is a Canadian cosmetics business … [Read more...]
Blue Jay Creek Art Farm #ManitoulinSpotlight
On Manitoulin Island, there is a place where friendly faces greet you as you stop off to pick up your eggs and vegetables. You'll likely find people working in the garden and cultivating produce -- food that nourishes the body. Real food...straight from the garden to your table. You'll no doubt hear singing coming from the garden too. It's a magical place.This place is Blue … [Read more...]
Experience Manitoulin Island – Bayside Resort Style! #ManitoulinSpotlight
With the school year coming to a close, and kids ready for Summer, you'll no doubt want to look into cottage rentals and vacation plans for the family! I may be a bit biased, but if you're planning a road trip, Manitoulin Island should be on your bucket list!Experience Manitoulin IslandWith its white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise water, incredible fishing, cycling, … [Read more...]
Places to Stay & Things to Do on Manitoulin Island this Summer #ManitoulinSpotlight
With the MS Chi Cheemaun sailing again and the everyone celebrating the unofficial start of Summer, you're now ready to plan on your amazing Manitoulin Island Summer vacation. Right? I'm not lying when I say that Mantioulin Island is truly a magical place. I left Toronto in 2004 and fell in love with the Island. I've been living here for almost 10 years and love living … [Read more...]
Another Reason To Visit #Manitoulin Island! #WordlessWednesday @MCWChocolate
Another Reason To Visit Manitoulin IslandManitoulin Chocolate Works. Need I say more?Picked these up for some friends and some clients :)Link up your Wordless Wednesday posts! We'd love to check them out! … [Read more...]
Gentle Yoga for Beginners #Manitoulin
Gentle Yoga for beginners at the Tekhummah hall starting March 27th for 5 weeks from 7pm-8pm. Instructor, Nathalie Gara-Boivin will help you calm your mind, build strength and flexibility. No experience required for all ages! If you have been reading my blog, you may recognize Nathalie from my Manitoulin Spotlight on the Auberge Inn.To register for Nathalie's yoga class, … [Read more...]
Nothing Miserable About Misery Bay! #ManitoulinSpotlight
I think I've found a little slice of Heaven.It seems pretty crazy that I've been living on beautiful Manitoulin Island for eight years now, and the other week was the first time I had ever been to Misery Bay Provincial Park! Okay, you got me. I didn't even know we had a Provincial Park on the Island! I was shocked to see how crystal clear the water was! You could walk out … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight – Our Garden
If you live on Manitoulin Island, you'll have likely sampled some of the amazing items Our Garden creates. If you've been to the Farmers' Markets on the Island, you'll most likely have chatted with the friendly Chuc and Linda Willson, owners of and masterminds behind Our Garden products.Since I moved to the Island a few years ago, I've been a fan of Chuc and Linda's jellies, … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday – Dinner & A Book
On Wednesdays all over the internet, bloggers all over the world post a photograph with no words or explanation of the photo on their blog. Hence the title ‘Wordless Wednesday’. The idea is that the photo itself says so much that it doesn’t need any description. However, today's post isn't so wordless.The above photos were taken at the Dinner & A Book event at the Garden Shed … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight – Pickers of Prov
It's always inspiring to see a thriving new Island business, especially when the person behind that business is an up and coming young entrepreneur. A few years ago, I introduced readers of this blog to Lake Huron Fish & Chips Co. The very same owner of the fish and chips take-out now has a fabulous shop chock-full of goodies for all to admire. The shop, in the beach village … [Read more...]
Manitoulin Spotlight – The Island Chill
I remember when I was in my late teens/early twenties, being vegetarian wasn't as easy as it is today. Not many restaurants catered to vegetarians or had many (or any!) vegetarian options on the menu. Back then, whenever I dined out with friends, I'd end up eating a baked potato and a salad. Every time.Have I ever told you about the time I asked if I could have soy milk and … [Read more...]