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The Wikwemikong Unceded Reserve is located on beautiful Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world. For most of the year access to the island is restricted to a wonderful swing bridge located 30 minutes from the reserve in Little Current. If travelling from Sudbury or southern Ontario follow highway 17 west bound to the junction of highway 6 near Espanola. From Sault Ste. Marie follow highway 17 east bound to Espanola. Drive south through the scenic LaCloche Mountains to Little Current. Continue south to Manitowaning and then follow the signs. In the late spring, summer and early autumn, the Chi Cheemaun passenger ferry plies its way through the waters of Georgian Bay from Tobermory to South Bay Mouth on Manitoulin. The ferry runs several times each day and a one way journey takes 1 hr 45 min. Once on the Island head north to Manitowaning and again, follow the signs. For ferry information contact... Ontario Northland South Bay Mouth (705) 859-3161 Owen Sound (519) 376-6601 Tobermory (519) 596-2510 Toll Free - 1-800-265-3163 |
Map of Wikwemikong
The main Reserve covers 105,300 acres and extends north and south approximately 48 km and 20 km wide.
Topography is featured by high plateau areas with steep cliffs to the north and east which gradually dip to the southwest. The southern part is mostly composed of bedrock. The central area between the plateau areas is more fertile and suitable for growing crops.
The shoreline is 169 km long and is mostly rocky. There are several beaches in the protected bays - the most frequently used one being King's Bay Beach in Rabbit Island.
The total resident population is 2447 out of a total of 5974 registered members as of April 30, 1992.
Wikwemikong Village is located 14 km from highway 6 and is accessible
by an all-season road. The main village was built on the western shore
of Smith Bay and has expanded to contain new residential subdivisions and
new centres. In addition to the main village of Wikwemikong, there are
five satellite communities. These include Buzwah, Murray Hill, Kaboni,
Rabbit Island, South Bay.
Map of Canada
Manitoulin Island is located in central Ontario. It is bordered by Lake Huron to the south, Georgian Bay to the east and the North Channel (to the north...where else?).
