Sunset Paradise · Your pace, your island
Explore Manitoulin.
Big views. Quiet beaches. A little adventure. Make room for the places that turn an Island getaway into your kind of day.
Find your next stop ↓A few places to begin
Follow your curiosity.
Start with a paddle at Sunset Paradise, then head out to discover Manitoulin. These Island highlights offer a mix of active adventures, local culture and slower afternoons by the water.
Use the visitor links for current access, seasonal hours, permits and tour availability before you set out.
Hiking · Big views
Cup and Saucer Trail
Highway 540, west of Little Current
One of Manitoulin’s signature hikes, with woodland paths, dramatic limestone cliffs and sweeping views across the Island. Choose a route through the trail network and make the climb part of a memorable day outdoors.
Expect rugged terrain and uneven footing; choose a route that suits your group.
Waterfall · Village wandering
Bridal Veil Falls & Kagawong
Kagawong
Make Kagawong a stop for its landmark waterfall, riverside trails and village waterfront on Mudge Bay. The river trail links the falls with the lower village, where public art and local shops give you more reasons to linger.
Check township updates for waterfall access and remediation work before visiting. View township update ↗
Beach · Boardwalk
Providence Bay Beach
Providence Bay, south shore
Set aside an afternoon for a broad sandy beach on Lake Huron, a stroll along the boardwalk and time to enjoy the view. The nearby playground and village stops make Providence Bay an inviting outing for families, too.
A good choice for beach time, a picnic or a relaxed waterfront walk.
Harbour · Island landmark
Little Current Waterfront
Little Current
Wander the waterfront, look out toward the Swing Bridge and explore the shops along Water Street. The harbour and North Channel scenery make this an easy place to pause, stretch your legs and enjoy a little Island town life.
Follow the waterfront trail for views of the bridge and the harbour.
Scenic drive · Harbour views
Gore Bay Harbour & East Bluff
Gore Bay
Head west for a harbour town framed by the bluffs. Stroll the waterfront boardwalk, browse downtown and explore the Noble Trail on the East Bluff for a different perspective over Gore Bay.
Pair a gentle waterfront stroll with a lookout walk if you feel like exploring farther.
Nature reserve · Shoreline trails
Misery Bay Provincial Park
Near Evansville, western Manitoulin
Explore a quieter side of the Island where walking trails meet Lake Huron’s shoreline. This nature reserve protects rare alvar habitat-open limestone landscapes with distinctive plants-and offers a rewarding outing for nature lovers.
A day-use park; check Ontario Parks for operating dates and visitor information.
Culture · Guided experiences
Wiikwemkoong Cultural Experiences
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory
Experience the Island through local Anishinaabek guides with Wikwemikong Tourism. Choose from cultural learning, guided hikes, paddling and seasonal food experiences that share the community’s history and connections to the land and water.
Book directly with Wikwemikong Tourism and confirm your meeting point when reserving.
Hiking · Scenic lookouts
Bebamikawe Memorial Trail
Beach Road, Wiikwemkoong
Walk a network of forest trails with lookouts over Georgian Bay and the North Channel. Interpretive signs share Anishinaabek history and connections to the land, adding another layer to the scenery along the way.
Check the official trail map and parking permit information before your hike.
Your Island home base
A day out. A sunset to come home to.
Leave room to slow down. Come back to Sunset Paradise, settle in by the water and make plans for tomorrow.