Manitoulin Island & Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory 3-Day Tour
Extensive Manitoulin Island Guided Tour • Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory & Residential School Visit • "Big Nickel"

Note: This 3-day tour does NOT include the visits to Tobermory, Flowerpot Island and Sauble Falls. Those are on our standard 4-day tour. If you are interested in that tour, please click here.
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Photo courtesy Explore Manitoulin
Embark on a mesmerizing 3-day adventure exploring the essence of Manitoulin Island where you will start by diving deeper into Manitoulin's soul with an immersive all-day guided bus and walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Traverse the landscapes where nature and culture converge.

On this tour you will also travel to the Wiikwemikoong First Nation Unceded Territory, where a poignant cultural tour awaits, including a visit to a residential school, offering a profound understanding of the island's heritage.

On our return towards Toronto we stop and visit the Dynamic Earth museum in Sudbury, also the home of the "Big Nickel".

​Join us on this meticulously crafted tour, where every moment unfolds a new chapter in Ontario's rich tapestry of history and natural wonders.

Tour Dates

3-Day Trip
Aug 12-14, 2024
Only $99 deposit to reserve your seat.  Deposit fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by July 2, 2024.

Prices

All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. ​All taxes and tips are included!
  • Double $799
  • Triple $739
  • Quad $699
  • ​Single $949
For explanation of the words Double, Triple, Quad & Single click here

Pickup Locations

8:00 AM Mississauga Carpool Lot
8:15 AM Mississauga McDonalds
9:00 AM York Mills Station
9:40 AM Vaughan Carpool Lot
11:20 AM Innisfil Carpool Lot
To book over the phone
please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation on deluxe highway bus with a washroom and WiFi.
  • 2 nights accommodation at the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre. 
  • 2 hot breakfasts, welcome dinner on first night, and lunch during the Manitoulin tour.
  • Extensive all day guided bus & walking tour of Manitoulin Island with a local tour guide.
  • Cultural tour & experience at the Wiikwemikoong First Nation Unceded Territory with local tour guide including visit to residential school.
  • Visit to French River Trading Post included.
  • Visit to Bridal Veil Falls & Kagawong Village. Hike the trail to Kagawong Village from Bridal Veil Falls (optional). 
  • Visit to the "Big Nickel" in Sudbury for a photo opportunity.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during the tour. 
  • All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

  • Innisfil 6:30 PM
  • Vaughan 8:10 PM
  • York Mills 8:45 PM
  • Mississauga Carpool 9:15 PM
  • Mississauga McDonalds 9:30 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • $99 deposit required to reserve your seats. Deposit is fully refundable if you cancel for any reason by July 2, 2024.
  • Reminder emails will be sent a few days before the due date for the final payment. Final payments are not refundable once paid. 
  • If the tour has to be cancelled due to travel restrictions or government shutdowns, a full & prompt refund will be done regardless of how many days are left before departure.
  • You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know up to the time of departure without penalty, there is no cost for name changes.

Travelling with Children

  • Children & Youth 10+ are welcome on this tour, same price as adults.

Trip Highlights

Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre

The first hotel to be built on Manitoulin Island in a century! Natural materials like stone and timber used in the hotel’s construction came from the island. Amenities at the hotel include Wifi, sun deck, garden, outdoor pool, fitness centre, bar, restaurant. Near the hotel are various restaurants and the Manitoulin Brewery. Our stay at the hotel includes private breakfasts on both mornings. 

Manitoulin Island

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Photo courtesy Manitoulin Island Tourism
The island's most beautiful and scenic waterfall, adored by visitors and locals alike, the Bridal Veil Falls are near the town of Kagawong. You can admire the beauty of the waterfalls from the top of the falls, or walk down to the base where many visitors enjoy a refreshing dip in the water! 

While in Kagawong you will also have the opportunity to explore the village's cute little lighthouse, the waterfront with a beach & marina or visit Manitoulin Chocolate Works, makers of delicious handcrafted chocolates.

Wiikwemikoong Unceded Territory

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Photo courtesy Algoma University Archives
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Photo courtesy Wikwemikong Tourism
The Unceded Journey is a transformational tour where you will experience the true history of Manitoulin Island and learn how Wiikwemikong came to be Canada’s only officially recognized Unceded Territory. This unique learning experience reveals the truth from the first Residential School on the Great Lakes and Northern Ontario’s oldest catholic church. Includes stops at historic sites including 1836 Treaty historic site, Holy Cross Mission Ruins (Catholic Church and residential school site), and Smith Bay trading site.

Manitoulin Dark Sky

Manitoulin Island has been designated an official "dark sky" preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Take advantage of this; if the skies are clear at night, you will be awed by what you see!

Dynamic Earth & "Big Nickel"

On our way back to Toronto we will be stopping at the iconic Big Nickel, a larger-than-life symbol of the city's rich nickel mining heritage. Towering at 9 meters tall, this colossal replica of Canada's is a perfect backdrop for a photo opportunity.