Providence Bay
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Providence Bay, ON Lat: 45° 39.827 Long: 082° 16.559 |
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DESCRIPTION Providence Bay is home to one of the finest beaches in northern Ontario. This is a popular stopover despite the lack of facilities and services. A provincial park borders part of the beach. This small village attracts many sailors because of the surrounding natural beauty. The fishing is terrific and 30+ pound salmon are not 'fish stories'! |
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APPROACHES Approaches to Providence Bay are clear from all directions. Approximately .75 nm from the mouth of the bay is Simcoe Bank, marked with a Fl GREEN light - "JH 1" Leave this buoy on your port and enter the bay in the centre of the entrance. There are shoals extending out from Providence Point on your starboard and Simcoe Point on your port. There is a F WHITE light on the end of Providence Point. The public pier is on the east shoreline and is marked with a Fl RED light. |
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MARINAS, YACHT CLUBS, MOORINGS, ANCHORAGES Providence Bay Marina Providence Bay Marina is the government-owned dock. There are about 30 slips there with several available for transient cruisers. There are no services at this dock. The harbourmaster's office has washrooms. Anchorage The bottom of Providence Bay is sand and depths are approximately 13 ft/4 m to 19 ft/6 m. There are good places to anchor here. Just remember to look over your shoulder (out the bay). The bay is pretty exposed to bad weather from the south which could make for an unpleasant if not dangerous experience. |
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REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE, PROVISIONING, BANKS/ATM's There are no repair facilities at the dock or in the village. There is a service station in the village where gasoline can be purchased. The is a general store in the village which carries some basic supplies. There is no bank or ATM in the village. There is a campground near the public docks that has showers and a laundromat. |
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MEDICAL SERVICES There is no health facility in Providence Bay. The nearest hospital is Manitoulin Health Centre (705) 377-5711, located in Mindemoya, 23 mi/38 km north. The nearest pharmacy is Mindemoya Medical Pharmacy (705) 377-5411, also located in Mindemoya. |
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PLACES TO EAT The well-known and highly regarded School House Restaurant is located in the village. Its fine dining menu earns it high praise from both locals and visitors to Manitoulin Island. |
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THINGS TO DO/SEE/VISIT This is a place to relax! The beach is considered one of the best in northern Ontario and draws visitors from far and wide. There is an interpretive centre at the beach that has a snack bar. The village is a short (.75 mi/1 km) walk along a lovely boardwalk from the beach. Every August, Providence Bay hosts an annual fair that attracts thousands. If you like fishing, the bay is well known for its salmon fishing. Chinook, steelhead and coho abound and 30-40 pounders are not unheard of. There is also this Providence Bay site which may give you some ideas on getting the most of your visit. Return to Lake Huron Return to Home Page |
