Why go
Manitoulin combines indigenous communities, limestone landscape, waterfalls and quiet bays on the world's largest freshwater island.
The stop is intended as a quiet stage. The Fifth Wheel remains on a suitable basis if possible, while narrow local, coastal and park roads are only explored with the pickup truck.
At a glance
Category | Information
Ideal stay | 3–4 days
Best time to visit | June–September
Fifth-wheel access | Check your vehicle, specific campsite and approach road.
Boondocking | good in the north, weak in the densely populated south
Cup and Saucer Trail
The high-altitude trail offers wide views over forests and lakes.
Bridal Veil Falls
The easily accessible waterfall is close to Kagawong.
Wiikwemkoong
Guided cultural offers convey lively anishinaabe perspectives.
Things to do
Explore Cup and Saucer Trail
Explore Bridal Veil Falls
Explore Wiikwemkoong
Plan a slow day of nature or culture
Shopping
Little Current or Mindemoya is the most useful place for food, fuel and the most important supplies.
Food & drink
Lake Huron Whitefish, local baked goods and indigenous offers are worth it.
Campgrounds
Manitoulin Eco Park
Batman-s Cottages & Campground
Providence Bay Tent & Trailer Park
Boondocking & Supply
Boondocking suitability in Ontario: good in the north, weak in the densely populated south. Suitable areas are not guaranteed pitches; land status, signposting, access and current bans must be confirmed on site and on official maps.
Crown Land west of Thunder Bay to Crown Land Use Policy Atlas
Wawa–Chapleau–Timmins corridors
north of Lake Superior only on legally developed areas
Freshwater, dump station, gas, food and laundry supply points:
Kenora
Thunder Bay
Marathon
Sault Ste. Marie
Sudbury
Ottawa
Practical tips
Book a ferry to Tobermory with exact length of the team early.
Check with long team access and pitch length before booking.
Check the season, weather and current closures just before the stage.
Save offline maps. In rural regions, national parks and in the north, mobile communications can be missing over long distances.
Never take water untested from lakes or rivers into the fresh water tank. Replenish drinking water only at released sources or prepare it professionally.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation: Plan enough time for Cup and Saucer Trail and use Little Current or Mindemoya as a quiet base. So the stop remains relaxed and fits in with the Rolling Dreams travel style.