Manitoulin Island FAQs
Find out all you need to know about visiting Manitoulin Island.
When is the best time to visit Manitoulin Island?
The best time to visit Manitoulin Island is during the summer (June-August) when it is pleasantly warm. Winter (November – March) is cold and often windy, while spring (April-May) is pleasantly cool but with frequent rain and autumn (September-October) a comfortable and attractive time to visit.
What is the time difference between the UK and Manitoulin Island?
Most of Ontario including Manitoulin Island observes Eastern Standard Time (GMT – 5 hours), with Eastern Daylight time March to November.
What places combine well with Manitoulin Island?
Manitoulin Island is easily combined with a stopover in Tobermory or with Killarney Provincial Park and Sudbury to the north.
What are the main cultural events in Manitoulin Island?
June – Manitoulin Passage Ride
July – Manitoulin Ribfest
July to August – Wiikwemkoong Annual Cultural Festival
August – Providence Bay Agricultural Fair
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