Attractions and Places To See around Lake Huron - Top 17

Great car-free island, lots of bicycles and horse-drawn carriages, a great place in the north just before the UP.

The Coastal Alvar Trail, a circular route, is approximately 12 kilometers long. The tour starts at the visitor center, leads over rock slabs across several steps down to the beach and along the Alvar coast on a unique flat limestone rock slab, which is partly covered with washed-up pebbles. At low tide, you can walk about 4.5 kilometers on these rock slabs - to the shelter at Saunder's Cove and further to the turn-off of the Mac's Bay Trail - otherwise you have to walk on the Inland Alvar Trail. The way back to the visitor center runs inland through a cedar forest - on a path that can be muddy depending on the season and rainfall. (Visit on May 22, 2026) https://miserybay.ca/trail-maps-%26-hotspots

The Mac's Bay Trail extends through a cedar forest for just over a kilometer from the shore of Lake Huron to the bay, which is surrounded by a wetland. During our visit on May 22, 2026, the forest path was heavily waterlogged and muddy due to the rain of the past few days – requiring extra time. On the coast, there is a viewpoint that offers views over the wetland and waters. https://miserybay.ca/trail-maps-%26-hotspots

Time seems to stand still on Mackinac Island, not only because there are no cars, but also because there are two historic military forts and a handful of the oldest buildings in Michigan. Just being here will make you feel like you're in the past! Mackinac Island is home to many beautiful examples of Victorian architecture among the cottages and B&Bs, many of which are well over 100 years old. The island's museums and reenactments by costumed interpreters also offer glimpses into the lives of 19th-century soldiers and civilians.

The most famous of the island's rock formations, this arch juts out over the water and is more than fifty feet wide. It attracts the vast majority of tourists to the island and is accessible on foot, by taxi, by carriage, or by bicycle. It can also be viewed from below on the island's circumnavigation tour.

Coastal Alvar Trail traverses through one of Canada’s rarest ecosystems, with flat limestone pavement that supports hardy wildflowers, mosses, lichens, and scattered cedars. Boardwalks and well-marked paths lead to the Lake Huron shoreline, with plenty of benches along the way to admire the scenery as you explore the remarkable diversity of Misery Bay’s unique and beautiful landscape.

Mac’s Bay Trail branches off the Coastal Alvar Trail, leading through shady cedar forest, across open alvar, and along a limestone escarpment before reaching the quiet shoreline of Mac’s Bay. The marshy bay is a favourite spot for birdwatching, where you’ll see herons and other types of waterfowl along the reeds. It’s also a great place to see the grykes, erratics, and ancient beach ridges that are true examples of the area’s remarkable geological history.

The Killbear Lighthouse is one of the park’s most recognizable landmarks. The short walk out to it follows exposed rock and wind-shaped pines, opening to wide water views in every direction. It’s a popular sunset spot, with the light silhouetted against the bay and waves moving across the shoreline below.