Things to Do in Central Manitoulin

Central Manitoulin offers a variety of community programs, events and attractions to keep residents and visitors of all ages busy throughout the year.  Central Manitoulin encompasses the towns of Mindemoya, Providence Bay, Sandfield, Spring Bay and Big Lake. There's always an event coming up soon! 

Things to do in Central Manitoulin:

• Stroll a market in Central Manitoulin!
• Visit the Providence Bay Beach and walk the picturesque boardwalk of the south shore of Manitoulin Island.
• Hike beautiful Wagg's Woods Trail. Three kilometers of trails right in Mindemoya. Walk an old growth forest, find fossils, explore escarpments and alvar trails. 
• Seniors Programming that includes, gentle, yoga, chair yoga, knowledge sharing, craft and cooking sessions.
• Visit the Central Manitoulin Public Library in Mindemoya with over 16,000 books to choose from. 
• Spend the day enjoying an inflatable obstacle waterpark, Splashtown Manitoulin located at the Mindemoya Government Dock during the summer months. 
• Tour the famous Perivale Gallery and enjoy their showcase of local and Canadian art from mid-May until mid-September. 
• Golf at Brookwood Brae 9 Hole Golf Course in Mindemoya. 
• Explore the Pioneer Museum in Mindemoya and learn about the history of pioneer life in Central Manitoulin. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 am – 6 pm through July and August 2024.
• Shop our commercial hub in downtown Mindemoya. 
• Eat at one of many restaurants! 
• Visit us in December! Central Manitoulin Christmas Celebration first weekend in December!
• Take in a summer festival like Bluegrass in the Country, Providence Bay Fair, Homecoming Weekend and Manitoulin Ribfest!
• Find out about the rich natural and cultural heritage of Providence Bay. The Discovery Centre is a unique, interactive space that promotes awareness history and nature. Open 7 days a week, 10 am to 6 pm July and August 2024.
• Take a swim at one of four public beaches on Lake Mindemoya.
• Take a bike tour with Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates (MICA) 
• Visit Mindemoya Cave! To visit the cave takes about 45 min, including the walk along the private nature trail to the cave entrance. 
• Go fishing from one of our docks and 7 boat launches! 
• Get curling this winter!
• Winter hockey is big is Central Manitoulin!
• Take in a softball event this summer! Pearson Cup is held annually on Fathers Day weekend and Mindemoya Youth Softball tournament is typically held the weekend after!