North Channel (Ontario)

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The North Channel is the body of water along the north shore of

In addition to Georgian Bay, the North Channel is connected to the main body of Lake Huron by the False Detour Channel and the Mississagi Strait, which separate the above-noted islands.

The channel is recognized as one of the best freshwater cruising grounds in the world. There are full-service marinas in various small communities along the shore providing sufficient provisions. A large section of the north shore is bordered by La Cloche Provincial Park providing for a scenic environment.^[3]

The only road crossings of the North Channel are at the

from the mainland onto St. Joseph Island. The bridges are located at two of the narrowest points along the entire channel.

Some areas of the North Channel are protected by organizations such as the Georgian Bay Land Trust and Escarpment Biosphere Preserve.

The communities on the mainland side of the North Channel, between the townships of

, are commonly grouped as the North Shore region. This designation does not generally include the communities on St. Joseph or Manitoulin islands.

• Izaak Walton Bay
• Lake Nicolet
• Sturgeon Bay

46°04′10″N 82°53′41″W / 46.06942°N 82.894592°W / 46.06942; -82.894592