The North Channel, which runs between the Canadian mainland and several offshore islands including Manitoulin Island, Cockburn Island, Drummond Island, and St. Joseph Island, offers mariners a more protected route than sailing the open waters of Lake Huron...
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Visitor Info
Take ON-540 to the western end of Manitoulin Island and just before reaching Meldrum Bay, turn left onto Mississagi Lighthouse Road and continue for 8 km (5 miles) to just before Lafarge Quarry, where you will turn left through a gate and drive 6. 8 km (4. 3 miles) to the lighthouse. Mississagi Lighthouse is home to a museum that is open from Victoria Day Weekend through the third Saturday in September. The nearby foghorn building is home to a restaurant with the same hours as the lighthouse (8 a. m. to 8 p. m. ). The lighthouse is owned by the Coast Guard and managed by Manitoulin Tourism Association. Ground open, lighthouse open in season.