Today, The Father
Marquette National Memorial Site , (museum was destroyed by fire and not
rebuilt as by the State as of this date) overlooks the Big Mac
bridge, paying respect to the past, while St. Ignace stays in step with the
present. Various summer programs still are ongoing at the site. A new
Rendezvous featuring a Native American Pow Wow and a celebration
of French Traders and the fur trading business will be held the
weekend before Labor Day each year.
The mysterious St. Helena Island lighthouse in the backgroundA
short story by "Brother Jim
Boynton" on an earlier life in our area
Among its popular present day
attractions is the Straits Area Antique Auto Show and various other car festivals
throughout the year, the big one is held the last weekend of June each
year, a Native American Festival held in August, The Richard Crane
Semi-tractor truck show that's hotter than hot, that's in September, snowmobile poker runs,
winter festivals and much more.
St. Ignace is pleased to offer "The Little Bear", hockey arena and
convention center. This facility allows the Straits area to host
conventions and activities and a central location in the downtown area.
Check the Chamber web site for contact info.
Take time to stroll our downtown
boardwalk, visit area shops in and around town, dine at one of our many restaurants,
visit our museums and points of interest, picnic in one of our waterfront parks,
or take a scenic drive to the sand dunes for a refreshing Lake Michigan plunge. Also
discover the Great Waters Trail system, new to the EUP in 2006. And don't forget to check with our Chamber of Commerce
on
all the available activities and great places to stay in this area.
The new St. Ignace City Marina was voted "Best New Marina Of The
Year" by the Detroit Free Press in 2004 and is located in the heart of the
downtown area offering a convenient spot to stay and walk to shops, restaurants,
libraries and more.
St. Ignace is a year-round community
that welcomes people from all over the world. The natural beauty of the
area, attractions and friendliness of our local community make it a great vacation
area in addition to being a great place to live year round.
Great read on the area (Cheryl's Pic)
Hunts
Guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Local Higher Education & Other Offerings located downtown
across from Ace Hardware @2 N. State St.
The Great Waters
Center for Lifelong Learning
Available soon for Private and/or
Catered Parties and Meeting Space
Airports
Mackinac County Airport: 906-906-643-7327 (town)
Pellston Regional Airport: 616-539-8441 (20 min)
Cherry Capital Airport: (Traverse City) (2 hours)
231-947-2250
Mackinac Island Airport: 906-847-3231
Chippewa
County Airport now services the EUP 906-495-5631
Banking Institutions
First National Bank of St. Ignace: 906-643-6800
Central Savings Bank: 906-643-9781
New
St. Ignace Public Library: 906-643-8318
St. Ignace Museums
Museum of Ojibwa Culture
500
N. State
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The
city-operated museum and park portray a vivid picture of life in the
Straits of Mackinac over 300 years ago when Ojibwa, Huron, Odawa and
French lifestyles met at this protected bay.
Museum
exhibits show Ojibwa Indian culture and traditions, the French contact
period, and the site's rich archaeology.
Outdoor
exhibits and a long house
Phone:
906-64-9161
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Fort de
Buade Museum
334 N. State St.
St. Ignace, MI 49781
Phone: 906-643-6622
Over 6,700 square feet of spectacular artifacts covering pre-contact French,
English, and American periods. Historical military and Indian weapons
collection. Historical movie "Black Robe" shown daily. Featuring the
Dr. Benson collection. Gift store with antiques, collectibles and Native
American Art and pieces.
Open daily
Operated by the Michilimackinac Historical Society
Downtown St.
Ignace Historic Walking Tour
Stoll along the boardwalk and downtown area and learn the
history of this historic town.
Michilimackinac Historical Society 2007 project
Booklets available at the St. Ignace Chamber of Commerce and
Fort de Buade Museum
906-643-8717
Straits Area Rendezvous and Pow Wow
at the Father Marquette National Park and Bridge Park
Begins the weekend before Labor Day weekend
The weekend before Labor Day each year
for more information, contact the
Chamber of Commerce
Mackinac County's unique Peninsula
location situated between two Great Lakes continues to be a safe place to
live and doesn't see weather patterns such as hurricanes, floods and
tornadoes as some other coastal areas do. High November winds and
snowstorms seem to be the worst of it which sometimes will call for
temporary bridge crossing delays. This county deals with snow removal
with the best of them. Years of practice makes snow fall removal
standard procedure.
Chamber
of Commerce
info@mackinacproperties.com
Ferry Lines to Mackinac Island
