Since
1671, St. Ignace has welcomed voyageurs exploring the Upper Peninsula and the
Straits of Mackinac. Located on the north side of the Mackinac Bridge, St.
Ignace is a favorite vacation destination offering preferred and affordable amenities to
accommodate all your vacation needs.
St. Ignace is home to three ferry lines offering daily
departures to
Mackinac Island. No cars are allowed on
Mackinac Island, so it’s back to the
horse-drawn carriages and bicycles. Carriage tours, FortMackinac, sail boats and unique shops will
take you back to a special place and time.
Back in St. Ignace, you will find lakeside dining, quaint
shops, the historic waterfront boardwalk and docks of MoranBay on
Lake Huron including the new Wawatam Lighthouse
and Park. Explore our rich history at the Museum of Ojibwa Culture
and see the artifacts collection at Fort de Buade. Play golf on the bluff with
magnificent views of the MackinacBridge. Kewadin Shores Casino provides
gaming excitement 24-7. Nature lovers will enjoy swimming at the sand dunes on
Lake Michigan or hiking and biking the trails
through the Hiawatha Nat’l Forest.
Bordered by the Great Lakes,
MackinacCounty is graced with many inland lakes
and streams for great fishing opportunities. Boaters are
welcomed at public boat launches and marinas. Experience the
thrill of sailing, para-sailing, kayaking, windsurfing or the
peacefulness of a quiet stream; our water activities are
endless.
Thirty
miles northeast of the MackinacBridge, discover the beautiful
LesCheneauxIslands. “Les Cheneaux” is French in
origin and means “the channels”. This series of 36 islands along
12 miles of
Lake Huron shoreline houses many sheltered
channels, ideal for sailing and boating. The one-time fishing
villages of Cedarville and Hessel offer preferred amenities for
a quiet family getaway.
When the air becomes cool and crisp, autumn is soon to
come. As you travel the lake shorelines, or cut through the National Forest to TahquamenonFalls, the woods blaze with the colors of
red, orange and yellow, showcasing an array of natural beauty. Hunters gear up
for small and large game during bow and firearms seasons.
Mother Nature then works magic and we are covered in a
blanket of snow! Winter fun is here! Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile
trails crisscross the U.P. Skiers also enjoy the winter and the deep silence of
the Sand Dunes Cross-Country Ski trails. The SilverMountain hosts skiers, boards and tubing
with a return tow-rope that delights the youngsters.
Maple syrup, smelt dripping and mushroom hunting herald spring in the north.
Travelers might see black bears, woodchucks, and squirrels awake from
hibernation, roaming the woods and backcountry.
Round
Island Light Station
Round Island Passage
Light
St. Helena Island Light
Wawatam Light
White Shoal Light
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Thirty
miles northeast of the 
Round
Island Light Station
