Enjoy Island life in beautiful McGregor Bay, Birch Island! We are happy to share our little island paradise in this lovely part of Northern Ontario.

How to get here: You need a boat or rent a water taxi (for additional charges) to get to our island. It's located 30~ minutes by boat from McGregor Bay / J&G Marina. Situated between Manitoulin Island and Espanola off Highway #6. A water taxi service is available for additional charges at the marina. Please book the water taxi in advance.
Marina Phone# 705-285-4293
Hours - M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm.
Water taxi - $90 per trip
Parking rates - $14 a day for a vehicle or $17 for a vehicle with boat trailer.

Alternatively, you bring your own boat, we will provide coordinates to our island upon booking. Marina has plenty of parking available. Pontoon boat / boat shown in the picture is not included with the stay.

Attention anglers. Lake around us is a great fishing spot and has plenty of Walleye, Pike, Bass and Trout.

Whether you want a quiet place to recharge or enjoy outdoor activities there is something to do for everyone. Enjoy beautiful sunrises with your morning coffee and magnificent sunsets with a glass of wine on the deck. Across is the La Cloche Mountain Range, surrounded by pristine clear water.

Macgregor Bay is known as the "Jewel of the Great Lakes". There are many sheltered waterways to explore, a nature lovers paradise. It is a photographer's delight, an artist's muse and a bird watchers paradise in spring, summer and fall.

Main Cottage: As you approach Island 1980 you will see the main cottage. It was built in the 1960’s. There are two bedrooms, a four-piece shared bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and family room. Every window has a water view, and the spaces are bright and airy. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and looks out over the bay. There is a private entrance from the bedroom that steps out onto a deck. The second bedroom has a twin bed.

Bunkie: The Bunkie is located away from the main cottage for guests that want more privacy. It contains two double beds and is a cozy spot for two to four people.

Kitchen: Full size fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, water cooler and coffee maker. Dishes and cutlery for a seating of 6. Cooking utensils along with pots and pans are also included.

Amenities: All bedrooms have clean linens. There is also a kayak, a paddle board and life jackets for adults. If you are bringing children, please bring their life jackets. There is also a BBQ for your use.

Additional Information: Since this is an island, younger children will need to be monitored. There is cell service and Wi-Fi on the Island. Please treat our property as you would your own.

We hope you enjoy your stay at our Island Paradise and leave us a review. Please tell your family and friends to visit us as well.