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Manitoulin Island is a special place in Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes. It's located in Ontario, Canada. This amazing island is the largest island in any freshwater lake on Earth! It covers a huge area of about 2,766 square kilometers (1,068 square miles).

Lake Huron is to the south and west of the island. To the east, you'll find Georgian Bay, and to the north is the North Channel. What's really cool is that Manitoulin Island has 108 freshwater lakes of its own! The biggest of these is Lake Manitou. It's about 104 square kilometers (40.5 square miles). This makes Lake Manitou the largest freshwater lake found on a freshwater island!

About 12,600 people live on Manitoulin Island. Many visitors also come here, especially during the summer. The island has two main towns: Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands and Gore Bay and Gore Bay.

Exploring Manitoulin Island

Manitoulin Island is a popular spot for tourists. People love to visit during the warmer months. They come to enjoy the beautiful nature and peaceful atmosphere.

Things to Do on the Island

There are many fun activities on Manitoulin Island. You can go hiking on trails like the Cup and Saucer. This trail offers amazing views of the island. Many people also enjoy fishing in the island's many lakes. Boating and swimming are popular water activities.

Island Communities

The island has several small communities. These include the two main towns, Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands, and Gore Bay. These towns offer places to stay, eat, and shop. They are also home to many local people.

Nature and Wildlife

Manitoulin Island is known for its natural beauty. It has forests, lakes, and unique rock formations. You might see different kinds of animals here. The island is a great place for nature lovers.

Getting to Manitoulin Island

You can reach Manitoulin Island by car or by ferry. A bridge connects the island to the mainland. Many people also take the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry. This ferry travels across Lake Huron. It offers a scenic way to arrive on the island.

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  • Manitoulin Island in Lake Huron

    Manitoulin Island location in the Great Lakes

  • Cup and Saucer hiking trail, Manitoulin Island (ca 2007)

    View from the Cup and Saucer Hiking Trail

  • NE Manitoulin ON

    Rural countryside

  • Gore Bay Manitoulin

    Gore Bay

  • MS Chi-Cheemaun - 2017

    MS Chi-Cheemaun passenger-vessel ferry

  • ManitoulinIsland2022OSM

    Detailed map of Manitoulin Island

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