manitoulin passage ride

12th Annual Fundraiser

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


2024 Registration Now Open

Saturday June 1st & Sunday June 2nd

► Starts & Ends at the Mindemoya Community Hall Parking Lot ◄

***Please note that 2024 will have earlier start times***

(See below for ride details)


Suggestions & Recommendations

  • Arrive Friday, ride Saturday & Sunday
  • Chi-Cheemaun offers a late ferry on Fridays
  • Bring your vehicle and drive to your chosen accommodation
  • Book your ferry well in-advance
  • Book accommodations as close as possible to Mindemoya (see our partner list below)

Chi-Cheemaun Ferry

Provides passage from Tobermory to South Baymouth.

Luggage Services

  • We recommend bringing your vehicle as riders are responsible for their arrival and departure. However, if you don't have a vehicle, consider our partner's luggage transportation services.
  • Sunny Skies Island Courier


Thank you to our 2023 Manitoulin Passage Ride participants for supporting our not-for-profit organization's 11th Annual Fundraiser! We look forward to welcoming you again next year!



Good fun, great people and memories that last a life time

Registration:  $ 150.00 + HST

 

Includes:

  • Full two day ride with mechanical support
  • Ride insurance
  • Saturday dinner and dance
  • Manitoulin Brewing Co
  • Small lunch on Saturday & Sunday
  • Support stations with light snacks each day
  • 3 flagged route options each day
  • Route sweepers both days


Our 2024 Passage Ride will be starting and ending in Mindemoya.

 

Riders are responsible for their arrival and departure. We recommend bringing your vehicle.

 

We also recommend arriving on Manitoulin on Friday.


ARRIVAL TO MANITOULIN ISLAND

Access from the South

 

MS Chi-Cheemaun Ferry

(Provides Passage from Tobermory to South Baymouth)

Access from the North

 

Via Espanola South on Hwy 6 to Little Current

  • Enter Manitoulin by crossing the historical Swing Bridge.
  • Bridge swings every hour on the hour for 15 minutes.

MANITOULIN PASSAGE RIDE ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS

The following Accommodation Partners are located in Mindemoya (Central Manitoulin).

We recommend booking accommodations as close as possible to the starting location.



Welcome to Manitoulin Island!

We offer great food, warm camaraderie and lasting friendships during our special two-day fully supported ride. 


2024 Registration Now Open!


2024 MANITOULIN PASSAGE RIDE DETAILS

Choose your route on both Day 1 & 2 - short, medium or long!

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3 Routes | Day 1 | Saturday June 1st, 2024

DAY 1 REGISTRATION & START DETAILS

 

SHORT (YELLOW) ►33km

Registration: Gazebo located between the Mindemoya Community Hall and arena.

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

Registration Time: 10:00am

Starting Location M'Chigeeng: Drive to and park at MSS, 107 Bay Street. 

Description: Head to Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Kagawong loop, return to M'Chigeeng.

Lunch provision: 12 noon - 2pm Gazebo at Kagawong Waterfront.

Bar, Music, Dinner: Bar 5pm, Music 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm,  

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

 

MEDIUM (WHITE) ►72km

Registration: Gazebo located between the hall and arena.

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

Registration Time: 9:30am - 10:00am

Starting Location: Mindemoya

Description: Circle Mindemoya Lake, continue through M'Chigeeng, head to Bridal Veil Falls and Lake Kagawong loop, return through M'Chigeeng to Mindemoya.

Lunch provision: 12 noon - 2pm Gazebo at Kagawong Waterfront.

Bar, Music, Dinner: Bar 5pm, Music 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm,  

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

 

LONG (RED) ►119km

Registration: Gazebo located between the hall and arena.

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

Registration Time: 9:00am 

Starting Location: Mindemoya

Description: Circle Mindemoya Lake, continue through M'Chigeeng, head to Bridal Veil Falls, continue to Gore Bay, return to Kagawong and head down to the Gazebo at the Waterfront for lunch, continue to M'Chigeeng and follow Hwy 551 into Mindemoya.

Lunch provision: 12 noon - 2pm Gazebo at Kagawong Waterfront.

Bar, Music, Dinner: Bar 5pm, Music 5:30pm, Dinner at 6pm,  

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

 

YELLOW Day 1 Short 33km Strava
WHITE Day 1 Medium 72km Strava
RED Day 1 Long 119km Strava

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3 Routes | Day 2 | Sunday June 2nd, 2024

 

DAY 2 START DETAILS

 

SHORT (YELLOW) - 37km

Starting Location: Mindemoya 9 - 9:30 am

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

Description: Head to Providence Bay, return through Mindemoya Lake.

Lunch: Maja's, 12 noon -2 pm, 6152, Hwy 542, Mindemoya

 

MEDIUM (WHITE) - 60km

Starting Location: Mindemoya 9 - 9:30 am

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

Description: Head through Mindemoya Lake to Spring Bay, loop around to Grimsthorpe, return through Providence Bay to Mindemoya.

Lunch: Maja's, 12 noon -2 pm, 6152, Hwy 542, Mindemoya

 

LONG (RED) - 104km

Starting Location: Mindemoya 9am,

Address: Mindemoya Community Hall - 6032 Hwy 542, Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0

Description: Head through Mindemoya Lake to Perivale and Long Bay, loop around Tobacco Lake to Poplar, continue through Britainville to Spring Bay and Grimsthorpe, return through Providence Bay to Mindemoya.

Lunch: Maja's, 12 noon -2 pm, 6152, Hwy 542, Mindemoya

 

YELLOW Day 2 Short 37km Strava
WHITE Day 2 Medium 60km Strava
RED Day 2 Long 104km Strava

TESTIMONIALS

"I didn't realize all this was up here

and it's just stunning and beautiful."

"It doesn't matter what road you go on,

every road is so pastoral, so beautiful."




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