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Little Bear East Arena and Community Center is the place for events in St. Ignace all year long.

The Mackinac Bridge was designed by engineer David B. Steinman. Construction for the bridge began in May 1954 and took 48 months to complete with over 3,500 workers. The Mackinac Bridge was opened for travel on November 1, 1957 and was the longest suspension bridge in the world at that time.

Only thirty miles northeast of St. Ignace the 36-island archipelago of Les Cheneaux is home to some of the area’s newest educational and cultural opportunities, and a world famous antique boat show

The Eastern Upper Peninsula has a lot to offer. We are in driving distance — or a ferry ride — away from some of the state’s most scenic destinations.

FAVORITE TRAILS & PATHWAYS

Families in the Upper Peninsula have been making syrup for generations; skills have been perfected through years of practice and the end result is the best syrup you’ll ever taste.

The history of the Straits has always been connected with the fishing resources of the Great Lakes.