Multi-day Trip to Manitoulin Island

Hike open to BTC Members only.

Hosting Club: Iroquoia, Peninsula
Category: Special Event
Location (Google Maps): Manitoulin Island
Registered participants will receive a WhatsApp invitation (optional) which can be used for photo share.

Hike Leader(s): Ruth Moffatt Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Leisurely - 3km/hr or less, Medium - 3 to 4 km/hr
Terrain: Dependent on Conditions, Moderate - Some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous - Hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: Varies

Description

Everyone who is registered for this hike series will be invited to join an optional WhatsApp which can be used to share photos and other information.  

Please join Beth Gilhespy and Ruth Moffatt for a 5 day/4 night trip over to Manitoulin Island (Manidoo Minising) where we will hike and explore the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy (EBC) trails. Manitoulin Island is the world’s largest freshwater island and is known for its stunning nature, Indigenous culture (home to six Anishinaabe First Nations), and outdoor activities. We will access it via MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry from Tobermory. Shared expenses for accommodation with whomever you are sharing your cabin with and travel (gas, ferry expenses). Breakfast and lunch will be your own responsibility. Shared dinners TBA.
Day1 - Mon, Sept 21, 2026 - 9am - meet in the BTC Parking Area on the east side of the road - 2461 Bruce County Rd 9, Barrow Bay. Depart at 9:15am in two vehicles. You can leave your car here if you are comfortable doing so or get dropped off.
On the way up to Tobermory to catch the MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry, we will stop at the EBC's Alvar Bay Nature Preserve (close to Tobermory).  We should be in position for the ferry at 11:30am so you will have time for your lunch in the Tobermory area. We will proceed to catch the TBA 1:15pm ferry crossing. The ferry crossing takes about 1.75 - 2 hours. From the arrival in South Baymouth we will proceed to Mindemoya Court Cottages and Campground (about 35 min) https://mindemoya.ca/cottages. Please arrange your reservation with Kim at enquiries@mindemoya.ca  Let her know that you are with the Bruce Trail group. You may book any cottage or trailer you like. Waterfront 15T and 16T are being held for us until February 15. Check in is September 21 (Check in time is 3pm)and check out is Sept 25 (check out time is 9am). There is tent camping as well, if you prefer.
This location is very close to the town of Mindemoya where there are amenities if needed.
Please make note of what you will need to bring to the cottages. The cottages are located on Mindemoya Lake so we should have some nice sunsets/stargazing opportunities.

This is our tentative hiking schedule which is subject to change.
Day 2 - Tues, Sept 22, 2026 - After breakfast we will hike EBC Cup and Saucer Nature Preserve 12km
Day 3 - Wed, Sept 23, 2026 - After breakfast we will hike EBC Lake Wolsey Nature Preserve 7km and then go visit Bridal Veil Falls.
Day 4 - Thurs, Sept 24, 2026 - After breakfsast we will hike EBC East Bluff Nature Preserve  and possibly nearby EBC Barrie Island Nature Preserve 8.5km, if enough time.
Day 5 - Fri, Sept 25, 2026 - After breakfast and  check out of cottages by 9am we’ll hike EBC Fossil Hill Nature Preserve 6km/Dominion Bay. Drive to South Baymouth to catch the TBA 3:50 pm ferry, arriving Tobermory TBA 5:50 pm

Badges will be available for some of the trails we visit. Please visit https://escarpment.ca for information about the Escarpment Biosphere Conservancy and EBC Hiking Trails of Manitoulin Island (Manidoo Minising).

It may be helpful to book your accommodations first and then complete your registration. We'd like to keep the group to 20 people maximum.