A
- VIEW OF SOUTH BAY: This long narrow bay provides opportunities
for sport fishing, boatng iand swimming
B
- FERRY DOCK: The 3rd dock usded for Ferry Service. It was
built in 1974 to accommodate the new ship, Chi-Cheemaun.
C
- VIEW OF RESERVE: The large peninsula is Wikweminkong, Unceded
Indian Reserve, home for the Anishnabec (Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi) people.
A colourful, cultural POW WOW takes place in Wikwemikong during the August
Civic Holiday weekend.
D - FERRY TERMINAL: Inside
the terminal building is a tourist information booth, publish washrooms and
the ONTC offices. An addition to the main structure, completed in 1996, houses
the village's water treatment plant.
E -LITTLE HARBOUR MARINA:
This modern marina has over 70 boat slips and facilities which include fuel
pumps, boat pump-out, electrical hook-ups, launching ramp, bathrooms and showers,
and a laundromat. Also available are chartered fishing boats.
F - BOARDWALK: This winding boardwalk takes
one beside a wetland where frogs, ducks, minnows and other aquatic life may
be obsverved. Follow it around the Marina and observe the many small activities
happening. Take the bridge across a narrow channel to a small island where
one will find the lighthouse and a gazebo. From the observation deck enjoy
a panoramic view of Lake Huron and watch the Chi-Cheemaun come in.
G - LIGHTHOUSES: These two lighthouses were
built in 1898 a year aftr the Booth Fisheries started fishing out of South
Baymouth. Originally the lights were tended twice daily, and a manual fog
horn was used as needed. Later the lights and fog horn were automated. With
the many sport fishermen and the recreational boaters travelling Lake Huron,
the blast of the horn has helped many people return safely to land during
bad weather.
H - VIEW OF LAKE HURON: The natural resources of the lake
provided a livelihood for the people of this early fishing port. However,
many fishermen lost their lives during fierce storms which caused boats to
be wrecked on the treacherous shoals around South Baymouth.
I - LITTLE SCHOOLHOUSE & MUSEUM: In 1891, fishing families
built their first public building, a union church, which became a school in
1898. The "Little Schoolhouse" is Manitoulin's first designated
Heritage building, and still stands on its original site. Inside, the Schoolhouse
helps you relive bygone school days. The nearby museum displays artifacts
from the community's early days as a fishing port. The complex also houses
a display depicting activities at the former lake Huron Fisheries' Research
Station.
J - ST. ANDREWS BY THE SEA UNITED CHURCH
K - ST. JOHN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH
L - BOWERMAN'S GARDEN: We are pleased with our garden, and if you
come at a convenient time for use, we would be happy to give you a free tour.
M - JOHN BUDD MEMORIAL PARK: Named in honour of an early
fish researcher, this public park is open for recreational activities. Campsites,
some with hydro water and septic hookups, are available for a fee.
N - PUBLIC BEACH - A safe sandy beach, children's play area,
gazebo, weashrooms and picnic tables welcome families.