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ATVs, ORVs, OHVs: Off-road recreational vehicles are all more than welcome here in St. Ignace. With close access to some of the best trails in the state, we are perfectly positioned for off-road adventures.

Yes, we ride in the winter, too! We love to be outside here in the Yoop... no matter the season, and one of our favorite past-times is heading out to the trails after a fresh snowfall.

Freighters, from 600-footers to 1,000-footers, are always a sight to see as they pass through the Straits. These vessels carry loads of iron ore, coal, grain, and other cargo, and some can carry over 70,000 tons. As they navigate among ports on the Great Lakes, they use the Soo Locks at Sault Ste. Marie, 45 miles north of St. Ignace. The Locks offer tours and make a great day trip. A common sight in the waters, ferries make hourly trips to and from Mackinac Island. Check their schedules for special lighthouse cruises or rides under the Mackinac Bridge. The Straits host several sailing races each year. One of the most popular is the Chicago to Mackinac Yacht Race. From multiple day races, races around Mackinac Island, or pleasure trips, sails adorn the Straits throughout the summer.

Welcome to St. Ignace, your Gateway to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Mackinac Island. Get ready to enjoy a relaxing vacation filled with exciting events, gorgeous sunsets, and unparalleled views of two of the Great Lakes.

St. Ignace offers a fine variety of food. The restaurants in town cover all the bases with a flair of local cuisine and many feature outdoor FOOD and waterfront dining. The only problem is deciding where to start.

The history of the Straits has always been connected with the fishing resources of the Great Lakes.

Families in the Upper Peninsula have been making syrup for generations; skills have been perfected through years of practice and the end result is the best syrup you’ll ever taste.

FAVORITE TRAILS & PATHWAYS

The Eastern Upper Peninsula has a lot to offer. We are in driving distance — or a ferry ride — away from some of the state’s most scenic destinations.

Only thirty miles northeast of St. Ignace the 36-island archipelago of Les Cheneaux is home to some of the area’s newest educational and cultural opportunities, and a world famous antique boat show

The Mackinac Bridge was designed by engineer David B. Steinman. Construction for the bridge began in May 1954 and took 48 months to complete with over 3,500 workers. The Mackinac Bridge was opened for travel on November 1, 1957 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time.