Manitoulin District Nature Trails


Welcome to Manitoulin District!

Manitoulin District is a district in Northeastern Ontario within the Canadian province of Ontario. It was created in 1888 from part of Algoma District. The district seat is Gore Bay.
It comprises Manitoulin Island primarily, as well as a number of smaller islands surrounding it, such as Barrie, Cockburn, and Great La Cloche islands.
Year-round motor-vehicle access to the island is available via the one-lane Little Current Swing Bridge, which crosses the North Channel at Little Current. From late May to early October, a daily passenger-vehicle ferry, the MS Chi-Cheemaun (Ojibwe for "Big Canoe"), travels between Tobermory on the tip of the Bruce Peninsula and South Baymouth. Winter ice prevents ferry service during that season.

You will find some of the best hiking and nature trails in Ontario right here in Manitoulin District.




NIMKEE’S HIKING TRAIL

Nimkee’s Hiking Trail, at just over 20 km long, weaves its way along the northern shoreline and through hardwood forests and vast fields offering an abundance of wildlife and natural splendor to enjoy. Nimkee’s Hiking Trail was developed by local resident...

NOBLE NATURE TRAIL

This trail runs up and along the east bluff. A couple of rest stations are available at lookouts along the trail. This is an easy to moderate trail. Panoramic views of Gore Bay are offered at many different vantage points offering perfect photo opportunities. Link to...

ORR’S MOUNTAIN HIKING TRAIL

Sheguiandah is also the home of Orr’s Mountain Hiking Trail. The 3.5 km. trail begins in the village’s north end, 100 m up Orr’s Side Rd., just off Hwy. 6. There are three distinct trails on Orr’s Mountain, offering beautiful views of...

RED DEER VILLAGE TRAIL

On the LaCloche Mountains with access to Heaven’s Gate Trail at Whitefish Falls, west on Red Deer Village Road. Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is a charitable land trust whose role is to help you conserve land. We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and...

SHESHEGWANING – NIMKEES HIKING TRAIL

North of Silver Water, off Hwy 540, the Sheshegwaning First Nation is developing a 20km trail, which can be enjoyed in several sections, some offering wonderful views of the North Channel. Nimkee’s Trail has recently seen some upgrades and provides its users...

SILVER PEAK TRAIL

Climb to the highest point in Killarney Park Bell Lake is the best choice to access the trail if completing the hike as a day trip. A short paddle north west from the access point will lead to one of the trail heads. Leave the canoe here and pick it up at the end of...

THE LEWIS TWIN PEAKS HIKING TRAIL

This trail is in Sheguiandah and is accessible from the west side of Hwy 6, just across from Paradise Motel. Approximately 2km in length and a relatively easy hike, the trail nevertheless provides two quite spectacular views of Bass Lake and the North Channel. The...

WAGG’S WOODS TRAIL

Right off one of Mindemoya’s main streets, Hwy 542, Wagg’s Woods is located almost directly across the street from the municipal office and library building. Features maple, basswood, birch and ash. Moss climbs the cliffs which are part of the Niagara escarpment....

WEMTAGOOSH FALLS LOOP GEORGIAN BAY COAST TRAIL

Start your adventure with a hiker orientation with Trail Guardian prior to your backcountry departure. For the more adventurous outdoor enthusiast, this self-guided hike will take you into the interior of the Point Grondine Park for an overnight adventure along the...

WHITE’S POINT TRAIL

A good birding spot on White’s Point Rd. Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy is a charitable land trust whose role is to help you conserve land.  www.escarpment.ca We would also direct you to read our DISCLAIMER and our TRAIL USERS CODE. Region(s): Manitoulin District...