Welcome to My Friends Inn! We invite you to the warmth of our home. Come and discover what makes us special.

So named after the many repeat customers which now we call friends.

Fishing is an enjoyable outdoor activity, whether from the shore, a boat, or wading in a river, it offers a peaceful connection to nature and can be shared with friends and family.

Near Little Current on Manitoulin Island, McLean’s Mountain Lookout is a notable lookout. It's located at the top of the hill on McLean's Mountain Road, approximately 5 minutes outside of Little Current off of Highway 540. McLean's Mountain Lookout provides a view like no other of the North Channel

Bridal Veil Falls is a waterfall near the town of Kagawong on Lake Huron's Manitoulin Island, Ontario. The water source is the Kagawong River, which flows from Lake Kagawong to the North Channel of Lake Huron. It has a height of approximately 11 metres.

Many have gathered at the falls, many have made it their special moment.

The Cavaliers Legion Riders “Korea Unit” spent a few days with us while visiting our beautiful island.

The Cavaliers Legion Riders, are many friendly faces we see.

If you visit during the right season, you might be lucky enough to witness the breathtaking northern lights. This awe-inspiring natural phenomenon paints the night sky with vibrant hues of green, purple, and pink, creating a magical spectacle that leaves lasting memories. Be sure to find a dark spot away from city lights for the best view! This picture was taken at our friends home in Kagawong.

Gore Bay, located on the namesake Gore Bay, a bay of Lake Huron’s North Channel, it is one of the two incorporated towns of Manitoulin District of which it is the administrative and government seat.

Kagawong, a North Channel village located on Highway 540 mid-point between M’Chigeeng and Gore Bay, has it all: history, one of Manitoulin’s landmark natural tourist attractions, a heritage village (complete with lighthouse), a historic pulp mill that now serves as the waterfront municipal office of the Township of Billings, a bubbling brook, hiking trails, art galleries and even a chocolate factory.

The Kagawong River is a river which flows from Lake Kagawong to empty into Mudge Bay on the North Channel/Lake Huron. The river falls over a Limestone bluff at Bridal Veil Falls. "Kagawong" means "mists rising from falling water" in the Ojibwe language.

The Mindemoya cave was carved out after the last Glacier 10,000 years ago and is on private property. It is approximately 9 to 15 ft high and 80 ft deep (ie not too big, not too small in size). At the very back of the cave is an opening to the surface from there the crevice route goes all the way to lake Kagawong which is at a higher elevation. Thus, the crevasses created during the Glaciation “ice-Age” and the immense water power after ice melt was the “Creator” of the cave. In 1888, the cave was discovered by three Mennonite preachers while out fishing. Seven skeletons were found and were thought to belong to the Odawa. The skeletons were taken to a Toronto museum, that was later gutted by fire. In 1986 to gain access to the cave an Inco engineer and his workers cleared away 6 ft of dirt and heavy fallen rocks to open the entrance and clear the floor. Prior to this work, the owners obtained permission following a soil assessment by a regional Archaeologist from the Ministry, that indicated no signs of habitation or human remains. The cave is gated to preserve and protect the beautiful natural carved Dolomite rock walls and the smooth washed out limestone floor. Watch your step on the trail and please no climbing or defacing of the rocks.

Twenty km west of Little Current, with ample parking and trailhead off Highway 540, 3 km past the Bidwell Road corner, is the well known Cup and Saucer trail. With its dramatic 70 metre cliffs and breathtaking views, up to 12km of hiking trails, and a 2km adventure trail, it is one of the most popular trails in Ontario. Anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hours. Spectacular views over both the North Channel and Lake Manitou.

A view of our home from the air, courtesy of the Manitowaning Flying Club

Ask Wayne about flying. Always enthusiastic and passionate about the hobby.

Taking Flight

There are at least two horse riding stables on Manitoulin Island, “Honora Bay Riding Stables”, “Kicking Mule Riding Stables and Cookhouse” as a place for horseback riding tours. A great outdoor activity.

More view of Mindemoya caves. Fact: Mindemoya Cave, named after the homonymous lake, was discovered in 1888 by three Mennonite preachers while out hunting.

To visit the cave, it is about 45 min walk along the private nature trail to the cave entrance. Lots of scenic stops along the way.

The traditional name of the Cup and Saucer Trail, though is actually “Michigiwadinong.” Michigiwadinong is Ojibway, meaning “bluff in the shape of a spearhead.

The Wikwemikong Annual Cultural Festival and would be revered as one of the largest, longest running Pow Wow in North Eastern North America.

The Old Mill Heritage Centre, located in downtown Kagawong on Manitoulin Island, used to be a pulp mill providing paper for Sears Roebuck catalogues in Michigan. Now it houses an Art Gallery, the municipal office and the Old Mill Heritage Centre Museum. The Old Mill Heritage Centre has a Multi-Media centre with different themes from Agriculture, Military, early sawmills, commercial shipping and fishing, life in Billings Township and of course the story of the Daniel Dodge Tragedy. A "Island of Great Spirit", a video History of Manitoulin Island. This site is also home to the former Spring Bay pioneer Post Office donated to the Kagawong Historical Society in 1992 by Harold and Reverend Mary Jo Tracy. It was relocated to Kagawong by the Kagawong Historical Society in October 1993. Once used as a homestead, it was moved to the Old Mill Heritage Site in 2008.