Manitoulin Adventures

We headed out on Saturday June 28 for a few days of rest, relaxation and visiting. Manitoulin is far; it took us about seven and a half hours to drive there. We took the scenic route on the way up through cottage country avoiding the dreaded highway 400. Even though the forecast called for rain (and lots of it) we had mostly beautiful weather.

We spent Sunday visiting with Ken's parents. We went to their little branch - in Little Current - on the north-eastern edge of the island. They have a two hour meeting block which makes sense when there are only six people.

Monday was tourist day. We went to Zhibaahaasing to see the world's largest dream catcher and peace pipe. Then we continued west to the Mississagi Lighthouse. We were at the most western edge of the island and the scenery was beautiful. Next we proceeded to Meldrum Bay.


World's Largest Dream Catcher - Zhibaahaasing First Nation


















Mississagi Lighthouse















Beautiful rocky shore around the lighthouse


















The customs sign in Meldrum Bay... where is the office? Perhaps it's the picnic table?















Canada Day was sit around and read under the trees day, quite lovely. In the evening we all drove out to Providence Bay. There was an outdoor concert, sing-a-long and fireworks display. I wish I had a picture of me huddled in my hooded sweatshirt wrapped in a sleeping bag. It was so cold!