Les Cheneaux Tourist Association

Les Cheneaux Islands TA

The Les Cheneaux area lies east of the Mackinac Bridge along the northern shore of Lake Huron. 36 islands provide sheltered channels and bays within the Straits of Mackinac - a historic harbor area for boaters and explorers. Towering forests with trails and pathways offer unparalleled year-round opportunities for vacations, day-trips, reunions and quiet breaks from city living. The island archipelago is anchored by two villages--Cedarville and Hessel, historic Upper Peninsula port towns with marinas, unusual gift and craft-making shops, galleries, an outfitter and guide service, eateries and taverns within walking distance from docks. Resorts and motel lodging available year-round. Our annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts-- the largest antique wooden boat show in the Midwest--is always the 2nd weekend of August and celebrates the islands' rich wooden boating heritage.