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Imagine pink granite islands, millions of years old, covered with windswept pines and scattered throughout a 120 mile expanse of the bluest freshwater in the world. Dozens of untainted anchorages, secret gunkholes and quaint harbour towns make up this "Boater's Paradise". This supreme waterway offers breath-taking scenery and solitude yet is within close reach of services and all amenities.

The timeless and unique pink granite of the Benjamin Islands, the protected sailing of the Whalesback Channel and the white quartz cliffs lining the 8 mile fjord of Baie Finn, are but a small part of this world renowned cruising area known as the North Channel of Lake Huron. The North Channel spills into Georgian Bay and there are literally hundreds of beautiful anchorages to discover. Read More...

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"To cruise the North Channel all you need is leave from the  ‘Gitchie Manitou’ and one of CYC’s yachts. I would never dream of chartering with anyone else."

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Located on Manitoulin Island, CYC offers the finest selection of impeccably maintained modern yachts - sailboats, powerboats and catamarans. Our standard is second to none. CYC is located in the heart of the best freshwater cruising grounds in the world - "The North Channel".  Only 12 miles from the breathtaking Benjamin Islands.

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North Channel Retrospective

• By Mark Stevens
• Updated: May 3, 2006

Shyly at first, then blossoming into ethereal shades of pinks and limes and lavenders, the very skies themselves began to dance. As I watched this spectacular light show, the aurora borealis, I understood why the Algonquins call it the Spirit Dance. It was a sign from the Great Spirit himself, a celebration marking our return to Lake Huron’s North Channel.

In the preface to her Well-Favored Passage: A Guide to Lake Huron’s North Channel (1982; Peach Mountain Press), Marjorie Kahn Brazer describes the North Channel as a “flight of the soul to a distant haunt–of peace, of timelessness, of mystery, of aching beauty.” On this trip, my wife, Sharon, and I were joined by our two sons, Shaun, 15, and Adam, 10, and Sharon’s parents, Bert and Lucy Matthews. And on this North Channel sojourn, more than on our first trip here, I felt those very qualities deep in my soul. This was no mere bareboat charter; it was a life-altering experience.

That first visit to the North Channel, in 2002, began on July 1, Canada Day, an appropriate date insofar as the channel is the perfect metaphor for Canada. This is the North Country: massive granite boulders, tree-covered islands, and pure blue water. This is home to Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world and, more significantly, the home of the Great Spirit, Gitchi Manitou. Sharon and I and the two boys sat in the cockpit of Rowdy’s Revenge, an Aloha 32 we’d chartered through Canadian Yacht Charters (CYC) in Gore Bay, Ontario, and watched incandescent fireworks, not northern lights–bursts of red, green, and yellow accompanied by cannonades that rumbled through the bilge.

The next morning, I was anxious to be off, but Ken Blodgett, CYC’s proprietor, counseled patience. He spread the chart on a picnic table and suggested anchorages and other points of interest. “Always make sure you know where you are,” he said, indicating a spot that first shows 30 feet of water, then three feet.

Blodgett nodded in the direction of a scuba-geared man on the dock, mask in one hand, fins in the other. “People have been known to, uh, touch here,” he said, pointing to the chart. “My son goes under every boat to make sure everything is sound after every charter.”

We soon learned the channel demands patience. Clouds rolled in before we left the dock. Rain fell in liquid sheets. An hour passed, then two. Sometime around 2 p.m., we got a break. The sun broke through, and I cast off for our first port of call. It wasn’t to be.

A line squall smashed into us right after we passed the headlands outside Gore Bay. I tried to run west past it, but another curtain of rain followed the first. We turned north, but yet another squall line rolled in, followed by thick fog. The rain came in horizontal ribbons, and we limped back into harbor, sodden and discouraged. I erased the rhumb line on my chart and revised my float plan. I’d gone head to head with the channel and decisively lost my first battle, and throughout that first cruise, I was plagued by the thought that I was going about it all wrong.

Return to the Channel

My float plan for the second trip, two years later, was less rigid. In fact, from the minute I stepped off the dock onto the deck of On Purpose, a Hunter 410–also provided by CYC–I felt like I’d come home. On my first trip, I’d scampered around the dock asking others about their favorite anchorages and hearing their lies. This time, I told my own. On this trip, the elements would dictate our course. This time, I’d write my plan in pencil. This time, we’d ride the winds on a beam reach for paradise. With roughly 300 islands to choose from, almost all of them uninhabited, my biggest dilemma would be picking my pleasure.

A sailor setting out from Gore Bay and heading west ends up beating into the prevailing westerlies while crossing the exhilarating expanse of blue water that marks the widest part of the channel. Crack off the wind a bit and you come to Whalesback Channel, a delightful, 17-mile stretch that includes Beardrop Harbour and John Island. Dotted with a variety of islands–some bare rock, some covered in trees–this passage offers plenty of deep water, though you need to monitor your chart and keep an eye out for shoals. Marjorie Kahn Brazer called Whalesback “one of the most beautiful passages in the world.”

But for me, paradise meant the Benjamin Islands, farther east, where we headed via a beam reach in 15 knots of wind, a quick two-hour passage from civilization to pink-granite outcroppings. This time, I knew the entry into the bay at the south end of South Benjamin. This time, we didn’t have to be quite so careful dodging the smattering of rocks called the Sows and Pigs. In this bay, on our first visit, we’d spent our first night out, and it was here that the seeds of a fresh North Channel philosophy began to germinate. Now I lazed in the cockpit, read a book, sipped wine, and inhaled the scent of pine and the smell of wood smoke from a campfire on the shore.

The next morning, I swam in crystal-clear water and sipped another coffee. When the crew woke up, we dinghied over to a 200-foot-high granite outcropping and climbed it to scan the channel, which was visible for miles from this perspective. Our boys swam from a wide ledge far below the ridge, then skipped stones across the water. A single boat headed east, its white sail standing out against the indigo hump of Manitoulin Island. Except for two other boats swinging at anchor in the same bay, we couldn’t see another sign of humanity. We’d found paradise on a beam reach.

We left our anchorage late. Our course on our first trip had been more ambitious: We’d departed by 0800 and made for Little Current, about 30 miles to the east, the track on my GPS straight as an arrow. But this day, we had plenty of wind and buried the rail a couple of times. Still, we covered a mere six miles over the ground, the track on my GPS best characterized as “meandering.” This day, we traveled to a new universe, discovered a new time zone, and learned that the journey is key, not the destination.

The heights of Manitoulin Island marked the southern boundary of this passage, first green in the early morning light, then blue as the sun marched west, followed by indigo in the twilight. The island has long offered shelter from storms that roar up Lake Huron, and it retains a magic that time can’t erase. Though denuded of much of its pristine forest, the island is still a remarkable and friendly destination in its own right, a delightful combination of First Nations land, farms dotting rolling hills, lonely roads, and great stands of new-growth forest.

Manitoulin itself is the last bastion of the Niagara Escarpment, a limestone ridge that marches across Ontario from Niagara Falls. In the middle of the channel, low-lying wooded islands give way to the majesty of pink-granite outcroppings, while farther north, you get true Canadian Shield geology, with alabaster quartzite heights, such as the La Cloche Mountains, thrown in for diversity.

Although aborigines had been here for 9,000 years, no major settlements were established, so European explorers used the waterway primarily as a fur-trading route to territories farther west. The first European reportedly landed here around 1610, followed shortly thereafter by Jesuit missionaries. Channel cruisers can still see remnants of the Jesuit school at Wikwemikong, on Manitoulin’s eastern side, and an ancient roofless structure squatting on a low-lying island just west of Little Current.

Land of the Haweaters

European farmers arrived in the early 19th century. Unfortunately, the thin soil and the granite outcroppings that create such a beautiful cruising ground make the entire region bad for farming. The dearth of arable land gave rise to the appellation “Haweaters” for islanders past, who supplemented their meager diets with the plentiful, if somewhat bitter, hawberries. Today, the term lives on, and the annual August bash held in Little Current is known as the Haweaters’ Festival.

By the late 1800s, lumber had become king. Islands still bear the scars of that depredation. The vast forests you glide past have regrown since lumbering died out. No primary-growth forest remains. Much of the land has been ceded to First Nations tribes, and this accounts for the lack of cottages and other development on the islands in these pristine waters.

For all its beauty and its wealth of secret anchorages, the channel is also a great place to cruise because you can provision within 30 miles of anywhere you’ve anchored. Gore Bay, where CYC is based, is on the western side of a deeply recessed bay. It’s ideally suited for provisioning, and CYC itself maintains a well-stocked chandlery. If you go ashore here, check out the museum housed in the old jail or rent a bike and head out West Bluff Road to one of the oldest lighthouses on Manitoulin.

Victorian Kagawong

Between Gore Bay and Little Current, the pretty little town of Kagawong boasts prime Victorian architecture. Stretch your legs by hiking the Cup and Saucer Trail, sampling its panoramic views of the channel, then take a dip at the foot of Bridal Veil Falls. Little Current features a variety of shops, many of which sell First Nations artwork. Spend a day strolling tree-lined streets, watching boats negotiate the swing bridge that connects the island to the mainland, or simply playing darts while sipping a cool one on the patio at the Anchor Grill.

Wikwemikong and Manitowaning, farther east on Manitoulin, offer fascinating glimpses of First Nations culture. Tie up at the town docks in Manitowaning and tour the 200-foot steamship Norisle, a fine example of the ships that once sailed the Great Lakes. Check out the Assiginack Museum, another attraction housed in a former jail. Sample some summer theater at the Burn’s Wharf Warehouse.

If you want even more culture, First Nations style, visit De-Bah-Ja-Mah-Jig, a fascinating dramatic production that relates the area’s aboriginal heritage. Dock overnight at Wikwemikong Bay Marina, a gorgeous log structure with 60 slips operated by local First Nations bands. If you venture to the channel’s northwesterly reaches, pull into the new marina facilities at Blind River, the largest town on the channel, and provision there.

For all the charm of the villages, though, it’s the wilderness setting and deserted, unspoiled anchorages that keep people coming back to the channel.

Roughly 70 miles east of the Straits of Mackinac in northernmost Michigan, the North Channel demands a significant investment of time for cruisers determined to cruise there from Chicago, Detroit, or other points to the south. If achieving Nirvana was easy, everybody would do it, and there’d be little to brag about once you gained it. From the east, you must traverse the length of Lake Huron. You can either hug Huron’s Canadian coast, which can mean constant cross seas and nasty waters north of Tobermory, at the tip of Ontario’s Bruce Peninsula, or you can stay in the Michigan lee.

Those who head north up the Canadian shore should cross into Georgian Bay and make for such attractive anchorages as Baie Fine, a 17-mile-long fjord, or pull into Killarney and watch the world go by before heading west for the main waters of the channel.

After a long, arduous passage, you may want to book a shorebound berth at the Killarney Mountain Lodge and Outfitters, a rustic family inn with a sailor-friendly atmosphere. Lodge director Jennifer East keeps her 24-foot Shark sloop at the dock here. Should you decide to spend a night ashore, you can dock your boat right in front of the resort, or stay aboard and avail yourself of the comfortable berths and hot showers.

From the west, you must head up Lake Michigan. If this is your route, consider visiting Mackinac Island. Or spend a day or two exploring another hidden gem of the north, Les Cheneaux Islands, on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Then head north and approach the passage through False Detour Channel. The rhumb-line distance from Port Huron to the channel is roughly 200 miles; from Chicago, it’s closer to 300 miles.

Rather than sail a hundred or more miles to get to the channel, you might consider driving or flying there and chartering a boat instead (see “North Channel Chartering,” below).

At the end of our second cruise, we pulled into Oak Bay for our last night on the water. A great boulder of granite sheltered the north shore. Sea grasses at the west end of the anchorage bent before insistent winds. For the past few days, we’d sailed according to the whims of the channel, reaching anchorages dictated by prevailing winds and our own moods. A forest lurked on the south shore, and we hiked through it, sensing, as the wind whispered in the aspens, the presence of the ghosts of voyageurs and aboriginal hunters and fishermen. No longer mysterious and brooding, the woods became a sanctuary.

The setting sun bathed Mount McBean’s quartzite peaks in blazing scarlet. Long after twilight, we sat in the cockpit sipping wine under black skies. I reflected on my first trip, realizing that I’d been determined to uncover all the channel’s secrets and had formulated overly ambitious float plans. This time, we’d dropped the hook and spent lazy afternoons swimming off deserted beaches. This time, we poured second or even third cups of coffee before weighing anchor. The stars came out above us, forming a scintillating tapestry across ebony velvet. This was the way to cruise the North Channel.

Mark Stevens lives in Bolton, Ontario, with his wife, photographer Sharon Matthews-Stevens. They sail their Contessa 26 on Lake Ontario.

The Little Current Cruisers Net

You wake up with some chest pain. Could be the jalapeños from last night, but your spouse is nervous and thinks you should call someone. Or you simply want to reach your brother, who’s cruising nearby, but you can’t raise him. You’re in a great anchorage, but it’s a cellphone black hole. If you’re cruising in the Lake Huron’s North Channel, you’re in luck.

Flip on VHF Channel 74, and you’ll hear, “It’s 9 a.m. Welcome, boaters, to the Little Current Cruisers Net.” You’ve just tuned into a local North American VHF radio network for cruisers, and for the next 15 to 20 minutes, along with hundreds of other like-minded sailors, you’re in touch with the rest of the world.

The announcer identifies himself as Roy, commodore of the Little Current Yacht Club. Roy is Roy Eaton, and he’ll be the first to insist that this program isn’t about him–and of course, in the larger sense, it isn’t. But without Roy, there’d be no program. Roy is a lifelong North Channel sailor, certified Canadian Yacht Association instructor, retired principal in the local schools, and ham-radio operator. He’s an affable, burly, avuncular sort, with a professional on-air delivery no doubt perfected over all those years of making announcements over school intercoms.

Three years ago, while cruising in the Bahamas, he developed a Canadian news program. He pulled in news off his onboard SSB radio, wrote his scripts, and sent a few minutes’ worth of news of Canada out over the Caribbean airways. It was a big hit. When he returned home, he wondered why a similar service couldn’t be offered in his local cruising area. The geography was perfect for it.

Little Current, Ontario, is where the North Channel narrows to 100 yards. Sailors can’t get from one end to the other without going through it. It’s a great place to reprovision and get locally made ice cream, and within a few miles of town in both directions are, as Roy says, “dozens of five-star anchorages.” He realized that few Great Lakes sailors have a single-sideband radio on their boats; instead, they rely almost exclusively on VHF channels. But with all the high hills, VHF coverage is spotty in the region’s tiny coves.

Enter Bruce O’Hare, another local sailor and owner of the Anchor Inn Bar and Grill, located on Little Current’s harbor. He bought a VHF unit and mounted an antenna on the roof of his bar, 90 feet off the ground. The Canadian coast guard, which zealously monitors use of marine radio traffic on VHF, gave its tacit support, and on July 1, 2004, the Little Current Cruisers Net was born. Unlike its Caribbean counterpart, the Little Current Net has no commercial support and no commercials.

Roy starts his day at 6 a.m., updates the local weather, gets world and Canadian news off the Internet, sprinkles in some sports and entertainment gossip, and always includes news from the Little Current area. Then it’s off to his studio under the stairs of Bruce’s bar. At 8:58, he goes on Channel 16 to remind boaters to switch to Channel 74. Every broadcast opens with, “Is there any emergency, medical, or priority traffic?” This is your chance to get help with that chest pain.

And every broadcast ends with call-ins. Boats over a 50-mile radius call in by name and location, often adding tidbits about northern lights or where a taxi can be found. If Roy gets a garbled message, he asks for a relay from another boat. This is when you get passed through to your brother in the next cove over.

How successful has the Little Current Cruisers Net been? During that first summer, as few as three boats would call in a day. In the summer of 2005, upwards of 40 called, and for the year, the net recorded 1,022 call-ins from 342 boats. Roy estimates that while only one in 10 boats actually calls in, several hundred hear the broadcast every day.

This year, the tower on the bar roof is 120 feet high, and a new 25-watt unit with improved wiring has gotten the signal farther and clearer. This year, Roy plans to incorporate more local weather into the program by installing a local weather station and looking at three surrounding Doppler weather Internet sites to help local sailors with their plans for the day. And Bruce has promised to move him out from under the stairs and into a room with a view of the waterfront.

So if you’re in the North Channel next summer, check your clock, turn on the VHF to Channel 74, get another cup of coffee, and wait for, “Good morning, boaters. It’s 9 a.m.” That’ll be Roy calling.

–Fred Bagley

North Channel Chartering

You want to check out the fabulous North Channel? Well, listen up: Two charter companies serve the area with a variety of boats, both power and sail. Remember that charter fleets are in constant flux and that some of the boats listed here may not be in the fleet when you arrive.

As we went to press, Canadian Yacht Charters (Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada; 800-565-0022, www.cycnorth.com and e-mail [email protected]) had in its bareboat charter stable boats ranging from a Pearson 27 to a Jeanneau 49, along with eight Hunters (29, 31, 33, 34, 356, 36, 386 and 426), a Beneteau 331, a Catalina 350, and a Jeanneau 40.3.

Discovery Yacht Charters (Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada; 800-268-8222, www.sailingdiscovery.com and e-mail [email protected]) had available for charter three catamarans, ranging from 36 to 42 feet; three Catalinas, from 34 to 40 feet; and a Hunter 30, a Beneteau 321, a Dufour 34, and a GibSea 37.

If you’re looking for a boat aboard which to explore the wild North Channel, there’ll be one available to suit the tastes of most any cruiser.

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Big Welcome in Little Current

The town of Little Current bills itself as the Gateway to Manitoulin Island . Considering the only land access to the island is the iconic swing bridge on the east end of town, it’s an apt description. The town is quite literally the gateway to the world’s largest freshwater island , and has been since its founding in 1879.

Not only is Little Current home to the only road onto the island, it’s also a Port of Entry for Canada. Many visitors arrive by water throughout the summer boating season. An evening stroll along the boardwalk will reveal boats from all over the Great Lakes Basin and the East Coast of Canada, as well as the United States.

The  North Channel is considered to be one of the best freshwater boating regions in the world , and Little Current is one of its best-equipped facilities, so there is plenty of boating activity.

Spider Bay Marina  offers 80 seasonal slips and 50 transient docks with 30-amp power. The marina also has an excellent boat launch and plenty of parking. There is a $5 fee for both launching and recovering your boat. There’s a fuel dock with a six-foot draft, and pump-out services are available.

Besides the marina, the downtown docks offer even more space for boaters, with another fuel dock and plenty of water depth for even the biggest yachts. Little Current serves as a cruise ship port, and it’s no surprise to sail into the town docks and see the 325-foot Pearl Mist moored at the pier.

Where to Eat and What to Do

The North 46 Restaurant  is at the east end of town, inside the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre, just a short 10-minute walk from the town docks. You’ll find plenty of parking for your vehicle and boat trailer. Inside, you’ll be treated to a family dining experience with a full menu featuring local native cuisine. North 46 also has an outdoor patio, which offers a view of the North Channel and the iconic swing bridge.

For lighter fare, the Anchor Inn  is right on the main strip, just across the street from the waterfront, and offers a selection of pub fare and a full-service bar and lounge.

If you have access to a vehicle during your visit to Little Current, there are two things you’ll need to see while you’re here. Ten minutes outside of town, you'll find the Cup and Saucer hiking trail . This 12-km network of trails leads up to the summit, where you’ll find one of the most scenic vistas on the entire island atop the island's highest point.

For another amazing sight, head further down the road to the small settlement of Kagawong  and enjoy the natural beauty of Bridal Veil Falls . You can admire the falls from the lookout above, or wend your way down the path to the bottom, where you can go behind the falls or cool off with a dip in the pool. Be sure to wear foot protection if you’re venturing into the waters to avoid injury from the sharp rocks.

If you’re sticking closer to town, Little Current’s main street is home to many stores and shops , some with a long and rich history. Turner’s of Little Current  opened its doors in the late 19th century and is still operating today, in fact still run by the Turner family. Should you decide to stop by, and you should, don’t forget to visit the upper level of the store. You’ll find a wonderful selection of merchandise and a small museum full of interesting artefacts from the early days of Little Current.

At the west end of town, you’ll find Low Island Park with its playground and beach area. There’s also a baseball diamond, a skateboard park and several walking trails that offer a view of the North Channel.

Where to Stay

Boaters looking for overnight accommodations in Little Current have several options. If you’re looking for a comfortable, upscale experience, the Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre  houses 58 rooms and is the only hotel on the island. It’s a well-appointed facility with a heated outdoor pool, full restaurant and bar.

There are several smaller motels in town, including the Hawberry Motel  with 22 pet-free rooms. There’s no on-site restaurant, but the Hawberry’s central location means that most of the town’s eateries are only a short walk away.

From the swing bridge in the east to Low Island Park in the west, this historic town needs to be on your list of boating destinations. There are plenty of things to see, just as many things to do, and no shortage of amenities for boaters of all kinds.

Whether you’re trailering a small fishing boat, carrying a canoe on the roof of your vehicle, or cruising up the North Channel in an 80-foot yacht, Little Current will certainly be a welcome harbour on your journey.

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Steve has spent most of his life in and around boats. His father was a marine mechanic and Steve studied Marine Navigation in college. He currently holds several Transport Canada navigation and safety ratings. His work has been published in Powerboating Canada magazine and various other online outlets. Check out his Instagram feed for updates on his latest adventures.

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For decades, sailors plying the North Channel have returned with tales of its beauty, but unless you were a sailor or could cajole a friend with a boat into taking you on a tour, those isolated pockets of pristine wilderness remained out of reach for the average visitor.

Now, North Channel Cruise Line is offering tours to some of the area’s most renowned hot spots aboard its 75-foot trimaran-style boat, Le Grand Héron.

Based in Little Current on Manitoulin Island, North Channel Cruise Line is helmed by Chris Blodgett, whose family has owned and operated Discovery Yacht Charters for decades. Since taking over the business in 2007, Blodgett said he’s seen a marked demand by tourists for more large-scale attractions like the Cup and Saucer hiking trail, or Bridal Veil Falls in Kagawong.

“I thought it would be great to offer our waterways up for people to explore; they haven’t otherwise had the opportunity,” he said. “They come here and they see Manitoulin Island, which is beautiful, but they never get the opportunity to see what lays beyond it in the North Channel, and that’s what so many of our boaters are coming here for.”

Operating from July to October, North Channel Cruise Line offers regularly scheduled trips to the Benjamin Islands, Baie Fine, and Killarney, among others. Trips vary in length, from a few hours to a full day, and though the boat can accommodate up to 100 people, cruises are usually limited to no more than 50 to ensure everyone gets a comfortable seat on board.

The boat is licensed to serve alcohol, and food is provided. Fruit, vegetable, cheese and sandwich platters are provided on all excursions; for longer-duration trips, a cold buffet table is available, as well as an afternoon barbecue.

“We try to keep a good variety on there for people who have dietary restrictions,” Blodgett said. “If they do and they are unable to eat anything we’re providing, people are more than welcome to bring their own food aboard.”

The Héron is also available for private functions, including weddings, receptions and corporate meetings. On those occasions, people renting the vessel can arrange to have it privately catered. Blodgett has been working closely with the Anchor Inn, a popular Little Current eatery, to provide hot meal service for private events.

He’s also open to collaborating with other tourism outfitters in the future. Last year, he partnered with the Great Spirit Circle Trail (GSCT), a M’Chigeeng-based Aboriginal tour operator, during which North Channel Cruise Line provided the transportation and GSCT arranged for authentic First Nations cultural experiences.

Now in his second season of operation, Blodgett said coming up with the idea was easy. Finding the right vessel was the hard part.

“To find a boat with these dimensions is next to impossible,” he said. “A boat that’s 75 feet and has a 30-foot beam? It’s quite unusual, actually.”

But he eventually found the Héron up for sale online and she was perfect for his purposes. Originally put into service in 2008, the vessel began its life as a tour boat in the Magdalen Islands, a small archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean that’s part of Quebec.

The key, Blodgett said, was finding a boat that would meet Transport Canada’s strict regulatory process, which governs waterborne passenger vessels in Canada.

“This boat was already here, was built to specifications, and inspected all along, so it was very easy to get them to go along with what we were wanting to do here,” Blodgett said.

“They knew the boat well; they oversaw the build.”

With a 20-foot-wide cabin and a five-foot deck on either side, the boat is ideal for large gatherings, and it’s accessible for those with mobility challenges, as washrooms, the bar, and other amenities are all located on one deck.

Blodgett seems to have tapped into something. By the end of last season, the tours were selling out, and this season is heating up. If business continues to be good, Blodgett predicts expanding the Héron’s service to Killarney, the most popular of the excursions so far.

“If we continue to sell our trips as well as we have been, we’ll probably add a day or two a week,” he said. “But our response to our private charters has been pretty fantastic, so I foresee the boat being used 50/50 for private charter and the public tours.”

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Manitoulin Island Boat Tours

We offer a variety of maritime services on the waters around Manitoulin. From the Killarney region to the western reaches of the North Channel – our events program is comprised of regularly scheduled adventures offered to the public. Our public events calendar is then carefully woven in with a busy private charter and motor coach agenda.

The Grand Heron

Capacity: Up to 100 passengers

Departs from Little Current only

Available for booking private events

Le Petit OisEau

Capacity: Up to 12 passengers

Departs from Little Current and Killarney

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Upcoming Cruises

French for Slender Bay, this rugged and beautiful freshwater fjord is a sight to behold. Enjoy a hike in Killarney Park and swim in the secluded Lake Topaz.

The most fabulous place to be on a Thursday and Friday night! Take in the fresh Manitoulin air, magnificent scenery, delicious food and locally crafted beer.

The Benjamin Islands are pure gems only to be discovered on Lake Huron. Windswept pines and secluded picturesque smooth granite islands in every direction.

Entering the Town of Killarney by water is a highlight for many experienced sailors. Join us on a day trip filled with scenery, fresh air and locally caught fish n’ chips!

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Common Questions

What can i expect my day to be like with covid-19 restrictions.

Where to park:

There are three full day municipal parking lots in Little Current within a 300-meter walk.

-The first is at the far east end of the waterfront under the bluff near the large metal staircase.

-A second can be found behind the LCBO store at corner of Meredith Street and Manitowaning Road at the back corner gravel lot.

-Another lot is found by continuing down Water street heading west and turning into Boyle Marina at the Lighthouse, then turn left into the parking field.

After you have parked head to the address 1 Water St West where the boarding process will begin anytime after 9:00am.

1 Water St West:

At the east end of the building is an asphalt driveway where you will find our check in booth. Please physical distance 6-feet per group while waiting to go through the boarding process. Please adhere to these safety measures.

When you arrive at the booth to receive your wristband you will be asked to provide your names. Please do not bring a paper copy of the confirmation that was emailed to you.

Before receiving a wristband confirming you may board please be ready to answer the following questions for:

1. Do you have a fever and a cough?

2. Do you have a fever and difficulty breathing?

3. Have you been refused boarding in the past 14 days due to a medical reason related to COVID-19?

4. Are you the subject of a provincial/territorial or local public health order?

5. Are you in possession of a face covering that covers your mouth and nose, and do you agree to wear this covering while inside the cabin or unable to properly physically distance?

6. Passengers will also be required to declare any out-of-country travel made in the preceding 14 days.

Once you have received your wristband you will also be given options as to where you will be seated for the day. Passengers begin boarding the Grand Heron at 9:30am by assigned table number. As you are boarding you will be required to use the hand sanitizer station before entering or touching the ramp.

The Grand Heron:

Passengers will be assigned their seats based on party size and first come first serve choice.

We ask passengers to remain seated for as much of the passage as possible. Out of respect for the safety of others on board, it is requested that face coverings be worn at all times when you are on your feet to move through the cabin, while using the heads (restrooms) or when physical distancing is an issue (ie: moving past other guests on the outside decks to enter the cabin space). Masks should only be removed while a passenger is seated. Tables will be placed no closer than 6 ft from one another.

A safety briefing will commence shortly before departure.

Services Aboard:

Food Service: Prepackaged food will be served to passengers at their assigned seats. We recommend that meals and beverages be consumed on the outside decks.

Morning snack: Prepackaged muffins

Lunch: Prepackaged box lunch (on Benjamin Islands and Baie Fine Tours)

Afternoon snack: Pizza

Bar Service: Designate one person from your group to go to the bar for beverages. Contactless payment options such as Visa or Mastercard are encouraged. (sorry no debit)

Arrival at Destination:

Disembarking the boat will happen in an organized manner. When your table number is called you will be able to leave to explore.

You will be given a window of time that you will need to be back to board the boat. It will be staggered so we do not get passengers congregating in one area. Passengers can return to their assigned seating area

Arrival back in Little Current:

Passengers will disembark by table section.

Where should I park?

Please do not park all day on the downtown main street (Water St. East) or the main downtown parking lot. The main street and parking lot have time limits that may be exceeded by the duration of our cruises. It is important to the main street businesses that these parking areas turn over throughout the day.

There are three full day municipal parking lots in Little Current within a 300 meter walk. The first is at the far east end of the waterfront under the bluff near a large metal staircase. A second can be found behind the LCBO store at the corner of Meredith Street and Manitowaning Road at the back corner gravel lot. Another lot is found by continuing down Water Street heading west and turning into Boyle Marina at the Lighthouse, then turn left into the parking field. Please communicate to us if your party as any special accessibility needs, and we will provide alternate arrangements.

What are the capacities of The Grand Heron?

The Grand Heron is an impressive 107 gross tonnes an measures 75’ long by 30’ wide and is floated on three large hulls, making it remarkably stable in any sea condition. Beginning her service life in 2007, this state of the art vessel is equipped with a full pantry, liquor license and a spacious layout with capacity for up to 100 passengers.

With the comfort of our guests and taking into account the possibility of rain during some tours, we typically limit the passenger number well below 100 as this will afford everyone a seat in the enclosed part of the boat comfortably.

What is the cancellation policy?

Once a booking is made, there will not be any refunds issued for cancellations by the purchaser within 5 days from the start of the tour. Tickets sales are final and non transferable. Cancellation due to weather or unforeseen circumstance will be made if departure from port is not possible within two hours of the scheduled tour and are at the discretion of management. If a tour is cancelled by management, refund will be issued.

What happens if the weather is bad the day of my tour?

Due to the remarkable stability, gross tonnage, large panoramic windows and comfortable inside seating available on our vessel it would be extremely rare that we would need to cancel a voyage based on weather. However, If North Channel Tour Company management determine that the voyage could be unsafe due to threatening weather, we will cancel and fully refund fares paid in advance.

Do I have to make reservations in advance, or can my party just show up?

Booking in advance will avoid disappointment. Due to the popularity of our cruises, there will be departures that sell out in advance, while others may only have a handful of passengers aboard. It can be very difficult to predict the volume on any tour up until the moment it departs. We welcome walk aboard passengers up to the moment of departure if we are not sold out.

Is the boat wheel chair accessible?

Our boat is quite suitable for wheelchairs as our decks are 5′ wide and everything is on one level. Our ramp accommodates the loading of passengers in wheelchairs under 28″ in overall width. Being a boat, our washrooms aren’t massive but they are reasonably spacious. If you identify accessibility requirements in advance we would be pleased to work on this with you.

Can infants come on the tour?

We welcome all passengers aboard our tour, however we strongly suggest guardians consider if the tour is suitable for their wee ones. The duration of our adventures are often full day duration and can make for a long day.

Is there any entertainment for children?

Parents/Guardians are responsible for the entertainment and behavior of their little ones. Due to the length of many of our adventures it is recommended that parents come prepared with a plan to entertain their children along the passage.

Do you allow pets on board?

For the comfort and safety of our passengers we do not allow pets aboard. Service dogs are permitted.

Do you have enough life jackets for everyone on board, including children and infants?

We sure do. Please be sure to specify if you will be booking on any passengers under 40kg as we have a limited number of childrens life jackets.

About our Fleet

Grand Heron’s construction began in 2006 and she was completed and put into service in 2008. She spent several seasons operating within the Magdalen Islands on the North Atlantic Ocean but the tour business in that area unfortunately became unviable and she was left drydocked for several years before being fully restored and given a second chance with the North Channel Cruise Line. The Grand Heron is 107 gross tonnes and is a 75’ trimaran style tour boat (floated on three large hulls) with a breadth of 30’. Her top cruising speed is 8 knots and has a draft of a mere 0.6 meters. She is constructed entirely out of top quality aluminum and built at a reputable ship yard on the St. Lawrence Seaway in Quebec. Grand Heron is designed to carry up to 100 passengers but many of our full day tours will be capped at 50 to ensure an inside seat for every passenger and to enhance comfort aboard. The boat and crew are inspected and examined annually by Transport Canada to ensure compliance with the strict safety regulations governing this industry. Because of this vessel’s design, the boat is amazingly stable in any sea condition. There is no pitch or roll as might be encountered on a single hull vessel. Grand Heron truly impresses even those that are shy to venture out on the water. Grand Heron was acquired & repositioned from her original home in autumn 2013 from the Magdalen Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean – outer perimeter of Gulf of St. Lawrence, a 3200KM journey. This was a true test for the vessel’s design, handling and reliability. She passed with flying colours! Grand Heron is powered by twin diesel Volvo engines and outfit with the latest in navigational computer equipment. Inside the vessel you can view the local navigation charts on the wall, as well as follow the route and current position on the 50 inch colour display inside the main cabin. The vessel is available for private charter to groups wishing to entertain guests for any type of reception or corporate event. Grand Heron is complete with a licensed bar with light meals available from the onboard food service galley. With her interior fully renovated, Grand Heron regularly offers tour options to the public weekly to North Channel locations such as the Benjamin Islands, Baie Fine, and Killarney with dinner, sunset and beach party options available for private charter. Join us aboard for unforgettable up close and distant views of Manitoulin Island, Georgian Bay and Lake Huron’s North Channel!

New for the 2021 Season, Le Petit OisEau is a high speed 27' aluminum landing craft that has been specifically customized to offer groups of up to 12 a means of rapidly exploring the North Channel! This fast and stable craft features triple padded forward facing bench seating for up to 12 passengers on the outside deck and additional inside bench seating. This vessel is capable of reaching any destination within minutes making it a highly versatile way to take in the sites. Inside the cabin, 360 degree views are available through the large panoramic glass windows. Powered by twin 2021 Yamaha 250hp engines (500hp total), get ready to feel the excitement as this boat reaches up to 45 knots per hour and will cruise at an average speed of 25. This vessel also features a marine toilet aboard inside a private head. This boat will operate a limited water taxi schedule and is available for private charter bookings.

Covid-19 Update

COVID PUBLIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: At North Channel Cruise Line we are determined to help reduce the spread of respiratory infections including COVID-19.‍

Employees: At the beginning of each shift, employees will go through a ‘pre-work’ screening“health check” to confirm that they are not suffering from any possible COVID-19 symptoms.

The following are healthy hygiene practices that our employees have been trained in and are taking seriously:

Hand Hygiene: -washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When soap and water are unavailable an alcohol-based sanitizer that contains 60-95% alcohol will be used.‍

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Physical Distancing: -PPE will be worn by employees based on their role and responsibilities and in adherence to current regulations. -Employees have been trained on how to effectively use, clean, and dispose of PPE. -Disposable gloves will be used when changing waste/recycling receptacles and will wash hands when task is completed. -When staff cannot safely physical distance 2 meters from passengers outside the service area, non-medical masks or face coverings will be utilized. -The bar and galley area has been enclosed behind plexiglass. -Restrooms have been equipped with new fresh air exchange equipment.‍

Passengers: A pre-board self-assessment will be required before boarding the Grand Heron. No one with potential COVID-19 symptoms will be permitted to board. Please reduce the personal items you bring on-board to necessity only.‍

Physical Distancing: -We have significantly limited our sailing capacity to 50%. This provides plenty of room for the 50 or less passengers that can board. -Signage and a safety announcement at the beginning of our sail will give direction on safe passenger flow while aboard. Tables and chairs have been spaced apart at a distance that will allow appropriate distancing from others.‍

Group Size: -Size of parties cannot exceed that of current public health authority restrictions. Passengers should stay within their group for the duration of the cruise and not circulate. -Family Groups/bubbles can stay together in a 6ft(2M) space as long as the group is at least 6 feet away from any other individuals or groups.

Hand washing: -Wash your hands often and avoid touching your face. Avoid touching surfaces. Use hand sanitizer frequently.‍

Mask wearing: It is suggested that passengers bring their own face coverings for their comfort. A nonsurgical mask will be provided to those who arrive without one. At this time, masks are mandatory as per governmental regulations. Masks must be worn at all times while inside the cabin areas including the washrooms or while passengers are on their feet away from their table. Masks can be removed only while a passenger is seated. ‍

‍ Cleaning and Sanitation: -Enhanced cleaning procedures have been introduced with special attention to high touch surfaces and objects. The frequency and approach have become necessarily more meticulous. -An after hours deep cleaning and sanitation will take place when a ferry service will be departing within 48 hours of the previous sailing. -Hand sanitizer is available for staff and guests at the entrance, exit and service counters.‍

Services: -In an effort to reduce person-to-person interaction we encourage contactless payment options such as use of touch Mastercard or Visa as opposed to cash payment when purchasing an item at the bar. -We recommend tipping digitally rather than using cash. -Designate one person from your group to go to the bar for beverages -Prep-packed meal options will be served to passengers when they are seated. Meals and beverages should be consumed on the outside decks.‍

While many of these procedures seem foreign, they are necessary to allow us to resume operations and share the exquisite beauty of the North Channel. Once we arrive at our destination whether it be the Benjamins, Baie Fine or Killarney, you will have the chance to freely explore these secluded beauties without a face covering and feel the sun on your face or take a refreshing dip in Lake Huron. We all want to return to normal life and we thank you for supporting our business through these most unusual times.

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The OPP have joined the widening probe of Dellen Millard after the owner of a boat rental firm said he saw blood in a yacht used by him

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The Ontario Provincial Police have joined the widening probe of Dellen Millard after the owner of a boat rental firm said he saw blood in a yacht used by the millionaire accused killer of Tim Bosma.

Chris Blodgett, who runs Discovery Yacht Charters in Little Current on Manitoulin Island, recognized Mr. Millard’s picture when he saw it in news reports on his arrest in the high-profile case, he told The Manitoulin Expositor .

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“It was instantaneous recognition,” he said in an interview with Alicia McCutcheon.

“His name never left my memory… especially considering the strange circumstances of his charter.”

Mr. Millard rented a sailboat for a 10-day cruise of the popular North Channel waterway from Mr. Blodgett in 2011. He was well-spoken and seemed intelligent despite the aggressive look of his shock haircut: a brightly dyed Mohawk.

Mr. Millard, 27, was a capable sailor, Mr. Blodgett told Ms. McCutcheon.

When Mr. Millard departed Little Current, he had a young woman aboard as a passenger. Later, he returned to drop her off and to pick up a second woman.

At some point during the rental, Mr. Millard called Mr. Blodgett for help with a mechanical problem. Mr. Blodgett arrived at the anchored sailboat and went aboard.

There he saw blood around the boat, which he asked about. Mr. Millard offered a plausible explanation, and Mr. Blodgett fixed the boat and left.

It was not until the recent arrest of Mr. Millard that the incident became more “troubling,” he told Ms. McCutcheon, and he called local police.

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“It was absolutely not a murder scene,” he is quoted of saying, in reference to the amount of blood he saw. “It was unusual. He did have an explanation that did seem suitable to what I observed.”

The OPP are taking the report seriously.

“At this point in time we are definitely confirming that we have started and are conducting an investigation that was brought to our attention by the owner of Discovery Yacht Charters here in Little Current as a result of him observing the Dellen Millard incident from the media,” said Const. Allan Boyd of the Little Current OPP.

“It sparked him to contact our detachment with concerns he had in relation to Mr. Millard’s attendance on Manitoulin and renting a chartered boat,” he said.

“We initiated an investigation. The investigation is still ongoing and I am not at liberty at this time to discuss any specifics of the investigation due to possiblly compromising the integrity of the investigation.”

The OPP is clearly taking the report seriously.

Rather than leave it to the small detachment of eight officers at the Little Current office, it is under the direction of a detective-inspector and a team with the Criminal Investigations Branch from the provincial force’s regional headquarters in North Bay.

Officers were at the dock and examining the boat in question about two weeks ago. Police do not yet know if there is any criminal wrongdoing involved.

Mr. Millard’s lawyer, Deepak Paradkar, said he is concerned about a seeming attempt to vilify his client who is yet to face trial on allegations in the slaying of Mr. Bosma.

“This predates any current investigation and I think it’s not relevant to the matter before the court or any other investigation,” said Mr. Paradkar.

“It’s just more sensationalism and I don’t know why police would publicize this other than to continue to attempt to portray my client in a negative fashion. I would like the chance to meet the case in a court of law rather than having to respond to speculation in the court of public opinion.

“I am very concerned about fair process and due process,” he said.

Since Mr. Millard’s arrest, police have been re-examining two incidents related to him: the missing person case of Laura Babcock, 23, and the November death of Mr. Millard’s father, Wayne, which was originally believed to be a suicide.

The boating incident was well before Ms. Babcock, who is friends with Mr. Millard, was reported missing in June. Police are connecting the case because Mr. Millard’s number was the last call made on Ms. Babcock’s cell phone.

Linda Babcock, Laura’s mother, said her daughter had been friends with Mr. Millard and she remembers meeting him on a number of occasions, but he did not have the garish haircut.

He’s been at the door here to pick her up. We met him. He was a handsome young man at the door

“He’s been at the door here to pick her up. We met him. He was a handsome young man at the door,” she said.

Mr. Millard is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mr. Bosma, 32, of Hamilton, who vanished May 6 after accompanying two men on a test drive of a pickup truck he was selling online.

An enormous search to bring him safely home to his wife, Sharlene, and their two-year-old daughter ended a week later when Hamilton police said they found his remains “burned beyond recognition” on Mr. Millard’s farm.

Also charged with murdering Mr. Bosma is Mark Smich, 25, of Oakville. There is a third suspect who is yet to be appended or even identified.

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