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Canadian island in northwestern Lake Huron
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St. Joseph Island is home to about 2,300 residents (2021) in Algoma District in the Lake Superior North Shore region of Northern Ontario. It's the second largest island on Lake Huron (after Manitoulin). Locals claim that maple syrup produced on the island is Canada's best — as Ontario's largest maple syrup producing area, there are plenty of opportunities to taste for yourself.
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1000-piece collection, antique to modern. Large groups welcome.
Founded in 1963 by the Historical Society, the St. Joseph Island Museum has over 6000 artifacts in six historic buildings, covering over 200 years of island history. The progression of the island is represented in four time periods: native encampments to Fort St. Joseph (1798-1814); pioneer settlements (1835-1890); to a period of almost complete private ownership by 1890; and the depression and war years (1900-1945).
Non-profit organization dedicated to teaching & sharing traditional music, dance, and crafts. Puts on an annual concert series as well as a week-long music camp in summer.
Hike the trails, see the ruins,or watch brief historic film vignettes related to the site. The site is maintained by Parks Canada site. Its theme is the Fur Trade, the War of 1812 and the British military, and the Aboriginal people in the area with whom the British formed alliances. Wildlife viewing: deer, fox, bald eagle, racoon, bear, etc.
A walk through the candlelit ruins of the old fort. Costumed spirit guides tell you tales of former Fort St. Joseph inhabitants with background music of bagpipes and traditional Indigenous drumming.
Self-driving tour to celebrate the harvest, weekend before the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. Various farms and rural entrpreneurs open their doors for two days. Activities could include, hay rides, quilting or sheep shearing demo. Farm produce available and seasonal menus at local establishments.
Park with picnic area, disc golf course, and hiking trail. In winter the trails are groomed for cross-country skiing and a sliding hill is also available.
High speed wireless internet, cable TV, four-piece bath, housekeeping facilities that include a stove top, fridge, microwave oven, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, toaster and all necessary utensils.
Amazing view overlooking the north channel in Hilton Beach. Great food and clean affordable rooms.
In-room air conditioning, country quilts & down duvets, Wi-Fi.
Cabins and RV camping next to Whiskey Bay, with a small beach and marina facilities.
Although it is the island's primary hardware store, it's more of a country general store to anyone not buying tools or lumber, selling everything from groceries and clothing to souvenirs and maple candy.
St. Joseph's Island is connected to the mainland via a free bridge. To access the island, turn south from Highway 17 onto Highway 548.
Read in the guideThe primary road system to and on the island is Highway 548, a 75-km (47-mi) secondary highway consisting of two separate segments: the north-south segment, that includes the St.
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