Incredible natural beauty will meet you at every bend of the road on the largest freshwater island in the world.

It's one of Northern Ontario's best-kept secrets and a destination of choice for visitors looking to enjoy boating and other outdoor activities in scenic surroundings. With a year-round population of fewer than 15,000 people, Manitoulin Island is home to more than 100 inland lakes and has a laid-back lifestyle that continues with the arrival of tourists - making the Island ideal for a stress-free vacation without the crowds often found in other holiday destinations.

If Manitoulin Island is on your RV vacation itinerary, it would be a great idea to rent an RV from our location in Toronto and then explore Tobermory and the Bruce Peninsula before boarding the ms Chi Cheemaun ferry (May to October) to the Island. This will bring you to South Baymouth at the south-eastern corner of the Island. Numbered highways will take you as far west as Meldrum Bay and east to Manitowaning with the many winding roads inbetween taking you to historic and beautiful places.

Enjoy Manitoulin Island camping. RVers are welcome on the Island with many Manitoulin Island campgrounds dotted along its highways, the majority providing water views. Select one of these as your base for exploring the island then set out. Stop to be splashed under Bridal Veil Falls at Kagawong, hike the Cup and Saucer Trail at M'Chigeeng, visit the museum at Mindemoya, let the kids play in the sand at Providence Bay Beach or sample the local brew in Gore Bay - the list of things to do here in virtually endless.

The junction of highways 6 and 540 will take you to the island's northern gateway at Little Current. The town's most famous landmark is the swing bridge. The bridge will take you onto Goat Island then north, passing numerous lakes to the Trans Canada Highway. From here the highway takes you east to Sudbury, Algonquin Park and Ottawa or west to Sault Ste Marie.

Top 5 Things to Do

  • Get splashed by Bridal Veil Falls
  • Drive the Great Spirit Circle Route
  • Hike the Cup and Saucer Trail
  • Seek out some cool lighthouses
  • Assiginack Museum, Manitowaning

The Heart and Spirit of the Great Lakes

Where native life and legend meld with European history, taking you back to a slower pace and time.
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Bridal Veil Falls, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
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Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario
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Swing Bridge, Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario

Authentic Aboriginal Experiences

Dip your paddle in and explore Manitoulin - from Bridal Veil Falls, to Little Current to the Great Spirit Circle Trail, and much more.
Video courtesy of Tourism Ontario - ontariotravel.net

Fantastic Great Lake island experience!
Abby Hunter
Oregon
Took the ferry from Tobermory before driving around the island. So many things to see. We particularly enjoyed Manitowaning and the old buildings there. We're happy we visited Manitoulin Island.
Chrissie Oldendorf
Scotland

Itineraries that include Ontario

Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 9 days
Canadian Canoe Route
Combine the adventure and adrenalin of a 5-7 day Canadian Canoe Route tour with a touch of heritage along the Rideau Canal Route and you have the perfect recipe for a fun-filled RV vacation in Southern Ontario.
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Start/End Toronto / Montreal
Duration 7 days
City Hop - Toronto to Montreal
Enjoy three of Canada’s most iconic cities – Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal on this road trip. A truly classic Canadian experience, you’ll have the opportunity to try poutine (a dish originating from Quebec of fries, cheese curds and gravy), experience big city highlights as well quiet rural beauty.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 20 days
Destination Disneyworld
Combining the excitement of an RV road trip down the US East Coast with sun, fun and adventure, this 5000km round trip features nature, history and spectacular scenery. It's a year-round itinerary and especially perfect for families looking for an escape from the northern winter. Travel at your own pace from your pickup location in Toronto or Montreal and follow our suggested itinerary to Orlando and beyond, first stop - Philadelphia. Please note that the US driving fee is applicable to this route.
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Start/End Toronto / Vancouver
Duration 21 days
East meets West
From one major Canadian city to another, this three-week road trip is a Canadian experience you won’t forget. You’ll skirt the great lakes of Ontario, be mezmerized by the rolling prairies of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, gaze up in awe at the spectacular Rocky Mountains and end seaside in the city of Vancouver.
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Start/End Toronto / Halifax
Duration 14 days
Eastern Canada Adventure
This road trip offers you a taste of four provinces, an opportunity to uniquely experience Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia and some of their famed cities and places. From the city life of Toronto to the awe-inspiring tidal changes in the Bay of Fundy, this trip through eastern Canada will leave you wanting more.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 14 days
Georgian Bay Coastal Route
Get up close and personal with nature along the Georgian Bay Coastal Route. Follow this 15-day itinerary around the Bay, stopping at the best natural attractions.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 13 days
Lake Erie Circle Route
Our Circle Lake Erie tour will take you through four states and one province, through wind farms and agricultural land, vineyards and beaches. Historic covered bridges and lighthouses will beckon, calling out to the photographer within you. Get back to nature by hiking or biking in the National Park or try canoeing, kayaking or scuba diving. Birdwatching? Lake Erie is the place to be in Spring and Fall as more than 300 migratory species stop en route to their final destinations Then, if you feel like a break from all this tranquility, you can seek out one of the largest amusement parks in America! Please note that this itinerary is subject to the US driving fee.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 12 days
Lake Ontario Circle Tour
Our Circle Lake Ontario tour will take you on a spectacular journey featuring covered bridges, beautiful gardens, fertile wine country, towering waterfalls, narrow shipping canals, weathered lighthouses, stunning coastal scenery and incredible sunsets. From Toronto, take a side trip to St Jacobs Country before travelling down the Niagara River to Niagara Falls. Your journey takes you into New York State, following the Great Lakes Seaway Trail on the south shore of Lake Ontario to Cape Vincent, then on to the fabulous 1000 Islands and back into Canada. Continue your tour down Lake Ontario's north shore along the Ontario Kings Highway, stopping en route to explore the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County. End your vacation visiting some of Toronto's top attractions. Please note that travel into the USA on this itinerary is subject to the US driving fee.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 12 days
Ontario Fall Foliage
The sheer brilliance of Ontario’s fall foliage, sunny days, cool evenings and colors that will take your breath away, will have you in awe on this two week roadtrip. Eastern Canada is awash with color from mid September through mid October. When planning your CanaDream vacation for anytime during this period you're sure to find Ontario's fall foliage at its best somewhere on your journey. Take as little or as long as you like on this tour, using our suggestions as a guide.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 14 days
Ports and Forts
Our Ports & Forts tour takes you from our RV rental location in Brampton near Toronto into the far south-west of Ontario province. Discover Mennonite history then chill out on the shores of Lake Huron before kissing the US border at Windsor/Detroit. Your easterly return route along Lake Erie will have you learning about early Canadian rail history and visiting some spectacular provincial and national parks.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 17 days
The Fur Trade Route
The unique character of Northern Ontario is evident in its people, its culture and its diverse scenery. Boom and bust periods of mining and milling have shaped this area which is home to only 6% of the province’s population. The fur trade was an early draw for settlers who used canoe routes to trade with the indigenous people, long before the arrival of the railroad and the highways we travel today. Days 1-10 of this itinerary follow the Fur Trade Route and, with the return journey to Toronto crossing over a Great Lake, there’s something new to see and do each day.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 13 days
The Prospector Route
Discover Ontario’s gold rush on this leisurely circle tour from Toronto. Drive through boreal forest, hike amongst spectacular scenery, gaze over tumbling waterfalls and learn about the valuable minerals which contributed to the development of mines and towns in Northeastern Ontario.
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Start/End Toronto / Toronto
Duration 14 days
Waterway Route
This RV route runs eastward on Hwy #7 from Port Severn on Georgian Bay, through cottage country to Ottawa, down the Ottawa River Valley, back Hwy #2 along the north shore of Lake Ontario to the intersection with Hwy #400 north of Toronto. There are many deviations and side trips to campgrounds and points of interest along the way.
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