ALVAR Cycle TOUR Adventure

Proceeds go to the Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates (not-for-profit organization) to support cycling amenities, programs and development in local communities.

Enjoy majestic views on Manitoulin including glimpses of over 100 sparkling inland lakes while riding along serene and pastoral country roads.

2024 Dates

JUNE

June 10 - 14 | 308km week, 60-80km per day

June 17 - 21 | 308km week, 60-80km per day 

SEPTEMBER

September 2 - 6 | 308km week, 60-80km per day 

September 9 - 13 | 308km week, 60-80km per day 

Alvar Cycle Adventure on Manitoulin Island

(308km, 60 –80km per day) 

Discover the world’s largest fresh water Island. Take in the majestic views over Georgian Bay, the famous North Channel, the vast expanse of Lake Huron with glimpses of some of the 108 sparkling inland lakes, while riding along the silent, serene pastoral country roads. On Manitoulin, we move at a leisurely pace, locals call it "Island Time”.  Come and see for yourself why Manitoulin is one of the best loved cycle destinations in Ontario and nationwide. Your ever present tour guide tells you the stories letting you emerge deeply into the fascinating marine, geological and agricultural history. We will show you the natural Alvar formations, First Nations art and culture, art galleries, many museums, one-of-a-kind Mom and Pop shops, and locally produced food and drink. 

Your guide is close-by in a car every day, all day. He can carry your personal items so you can ride pannier free. The tour includes a visit to the famous Bridal Veil Falls, and a visit to an Alpaca farm located on an original old settlers homestead.

2024 FERRY DETAILS 

 Book the ferry from Tobermory to South Baymouth on Sunday and stay a night in South Baymouth.

 ← Or book the Monday early ferry leaving Tobermory at 8:50am. The Tour starts at 11am Monday morning. 

→ Departing South Baymouth Friday 3:50pm

308 km week (60 - 80km per day)

Day 1, 68 km: Welcome and start of your cycle vacation riding along the safe cycle infrastructure of paved shoulders to lunch on the lake in Manitowaning besides the old ferry and Mill. Visiting High Falls and Ten Mile Point’s spectacular view of Georgian Bay, the views visible all the way into the North Channel and the La Cloche mountains.  Next stop is Sheguaidah’s old town site and fish ladders, then onto Little Current, the only Island town with land access over the century old swing bridge.  

Day 2, 61 km: After touring Little Current we ride south on Hwy 6 to Sheguiandah and stop at the museum with displays from the earliest settlers as well as artifacts from the oldest indigenous settlement. From here the ride heads west on quieter municipal roads with a lunch stop at Lake Manitou. Riding close to  the shores of lake Manitou brings us to Mindemoya to your lake side Cottage or best in class B&B  accommodations for the next 3 nights. 

Day 3, 73 km: A visit to the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation, experience an Alpaca farm-tour, see famous Bridal Veil Falls with the sculptures found in town and the splendid view of the North Channel. Rolling along will bring you back to your accommodation near Mindemoya.    

Day 4, 60 km: After a stop at the impressive war memorials, we will hear details about Manitoulin's Alvar formations, visit both the Perivale and Mutchmor Gallery, and overlook the largest sand beach and boardwalk in Providence Bay, returning back to your accommodation.

Day 5, 40 km: On the final day we will stop at a stream rehabilitation site and return to the Ferry dock.

or call 705 968 1755 for more information