Gore Bay
Town in Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Gore Bay became a town on 7 April 1890, on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. Located on Gore Bay, a bay of Lake Huron's North Channel, it is one of the two incorporated towns of Manitoulin District, of which it is the administrative and... Wikipedia
Gore Bay is a town of 900 people on the north shore of Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1890, Gore Bay is a clean, friendly, safe place with shops ...
Gore Bay became a town on 7 April 1890, on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. Located on Gore Bay, a bay of Lake Huron's North Channel, it is one of the ...
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Can you swim at Gore Bay?
Gore Bay offers a safe swimming and surf beach, several walks and the stunning Cathedral Cliffs.
Why is Gore Bay called Gore Bay?
The Maori name for this place is Pāua pirau meaning decayed pāua. The place name Gore Bay is not an official name but is a recorded name that is probably derived from Gore's Bay shown on Captain Cook's map of New Zealand as the bay between Banks Island and the southern island, T'avai Poenammoo.
Is the road to Gore Bay sealed?
Cheviot has numerous great biking options from the sealed road through to Gore Bay and Port Robinson, to remote shingle roads through farmland and outrageously good scenery. A dramatic coastal circuit that leaves from Cheviot following the beautiful Gore Bay road to the beach.
What is the history of Gore Bay?
Gore Bay was originally included with Gordon Township when Manitoulin Island was first surveyed in 1875. In 1889 Gore Bay became the judicial capital of Manitoulin Island. At that time the district courthouse, jail and registry office were built. The courthouse and registry office still exist in the same location.
Gore Bay is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: East Bluff Lookout · Janet Head Lighthouse · Gore Bay Museum · Linens & Lavender · My Ol' ...
Just one kilometer south of that Gore Bay's entry road off Highway 540 is the Manitoulin Island Country Club, a well-established 9-hole golf course complete ...
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A wonderful place to camp. The beach can be wild but a great place to bogey board or swim. If you are camping try and book a sea view site, there are a couple ...