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    • Alvar
    • Corned Beef Junction
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  • Shop
  • Events
    • 34th Annual Golf Classic
    • Fall Fest 2023
    • Jeep the Mac 2023
  • Discover
    • Beaches
    • Eco-based Adventure >
      • Biking
      • Bird Watching
      • Camping
      • Hiking
      • Water Trails >
        • DI Heritage Water Trail
        • Island Explorer H2O Trail
    • Fishing
    • Geocaching
    • Golf >
      • Golf Classic
    • Hunting
    • Off-Roading >
      • ATV & ORV Map
      • ATV and ORV Rentals
      • Discover Drummond Island Adventure Tours
    • Parks and Preserves
    • Water Sports
    • Winter Recreation >
      • Snowmobile Trails
      • Snowmobile Trail Report
    • Photography
  • Points of Interest
    • Alvar
    • Corned Beef Junction
    • DeTour Reef Light
    • Dolomite
    • Fossil Ledges
    • Drummond Island Historical Museum
    • Mushrooming
    • Puddingstones
    • Shipping Lanes
    • Unique Land Features >
      • Rare Flora and Fauna
    • Shipwrecks >
      • Alice C
      • Steamer Two Myrtles
      • Steamer Superior
      • Steamer John W Cullen
      • Barge Sainte Marie
      • Tug General
      • George H Ely
      • Barque Monarch
      • Schooner Barge Delaware
      • Steamer JC Ford
      • EJ Laway Jr
      • The Mystery Barge
      • Steamer Agnes W
      • Sunken Crane
      • Schooner John B Merrill
      • Tug Silver Spray
      • Schooner Barge Troy
  • Dining
  • Shopping
  • Lodging
    • Resorts and Cottages
    • Hotels
    • Vacation Rentals and Condos
    • Campgrounds
    • Marina-Dockside Lodging
    • Winter Lodging
  • Services
  • About
    • Getting Here >
      • Drummond Island Airport
      • Drummond Island Ferry
      • Marinas
      • Ice Bridge to/from Canada
    • Community
    • Drummond Island Magazine
    • Projects
    • Recreation Plan
    • Contact
  • Shop

Points of Interest

Discover the Uniqueness of Drummond Island

From geologically significant areas and rare species, to shipwrecks and historical events, Drummond Island has many points of interest that you may not discover on your own. ​Study these interesting topics to enhance your vacation experience. 
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The alvars found on Drummond Island are the largest remaining high quality alvars in North America. Tread lightly when exploring this area. (More)
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A lighthouse has been located at DeTour Passage in northern Lake Huron since 1847. Discover what makes this lighthouse a real treat for visitors. (More)
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Just to the south of the Drummond Island Ferry Dock you can see the Drummond Island Quarry, a major producer of crushed dolomite in the Great Lakes region. (More)
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The “ledges” are made up of the fossilized remains of a salt water coral bed. A "must see" location during your Drummond Island vacation. (More)
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Unique Land Features: An adventure a million years in the making. Explore the fossil rich limestone, the impressive cliffs of Marble Head, and the cobble and shale beaches. (More)
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This museum features artifacts of Native Americans, Finnish farmers, Fort Drummond, the lumber era, sporting camps, ferry boats, and the Island's rich fishing and boating history.  (More) 
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For those who love to cook, the morel mushroom is a delicacy. The elusive morel can be found on Drummond Island in the springtime, around Mother's Day. (More)
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The Puddingstone got its name from the British settlers stationed in the area. It is so named because the English believed it looked like boiled suet pudding with berries.
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We are proud to claim an unusual number of orchids, a mix of Midwest and alpine plants growing together, and rare ferns. Eight of the thirteen rare animal species recorded during the five-year millennium survey of Michigan’s Great Lakes Islands were located on Drummond Island.  (More)
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You may see this sign nailed to a tree on your trail ride to Glen Cove. Discover the history behind Corned Beef Junction. (More)
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Cargo carriers that travel the St. Mary’s River into and out of Lake Superior must pass by Drummond Island and cross the Drummond Island ​Ferry’s daily route. (More)
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Storms, heavy seas and navigation errors have all contributed to shipping losses in the Great Lakes. Learn about the shipwrecks in close proximity to Drummond Island (More)

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Drummond Island Tourism Association
P. O. Box 200
34974 S. Townline Road
Drummond Island, MI 49726

Phone: 906-493-5245
Email: info@visitdrummondisland.com

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