Citizens of the Year Supper. Bruce Mines Community Hall. Sponsored by the Bruce Mines and District Chamber of Commerce. St. Patrick's Day Supper Beef and Lamb Stew. Sponsored by the Bruce Mines Legion. Putting on the Ritz Gala Cocktails, Dinner, Dance, Auction. Sponsored by the Bruce Mines Friends of the Library; proceeds go towards the Library. Echo Bay Community Yard Sale. Buy a map for $1.00 at the Town Office. Mother's Day Brunch Evening Specials. Bavarian Inn Restaurant, Bruce Mines. For reservations call (705) 785-3447. United Church, Desbarats. Sponsored by the United Church Women. John Keast Art Show and Sale. Rydal Bank Community Hall. Refreshments at John Keast's home For further information call (705) 785-3534. United Church, Bruce Mines. For more information call (705) 785-3718. Canada Day Celebrations Games of chance and food booths. Central Algoma Centennial Centre (the arena) starts at arena at 6:30 pm; cake cutting and speeches to follow Fireworks: For more information contact the Canada Day Committee at (705) 785-3791. Four Friends Art Show and Sale. Sponsored by the Bruce Mines District Chamber of Commerce For more information call (705) 785-3463. Jack's Island Beach (turn right off Taylor Street) For more information call (705) 785-3335. Public Library Week Participate in crafts, workshops, Teddy Bear picnic and more. Bruce Mines Plummer Additional Union Public Library (on Desbarats Street). Annual Dinner Stroll. For more information call (705) 785-3370. Flower Show and Luncheon. Sponsored by Bruce Mines Horticultural Society For more information call (705) 785-3420. Cloudslee United Church (turn right onto Cloudslee Road from heading north on Hwy 638 just past Bruce Station; continue until you see the church on your left). Sponsored by the United Church Women For more information or tickets call (705) 785-3358. Fall Fair View exhibits, crafts, food booths, farm animals, horse competitions, woodsmen competitions Crowning of the King and Queen of the Fair on Friday Fiddling concert and dance afterward in the arena. Sponsored by the Bruce Mines Agricultural Society. Ophir United Church (on Hwy 638 North). Sponsored by the United Church Women For more information call (705) 736-2841. Beef and Pork Dinner. Leeburn Hall of Memories (on Hwy 638 North continue north of Ophir, turn left to continue on Hwy 638 until you get to Leeburn). Sponsored by the Algoma Friendship Senior Citizens Children $4.00; Adults $8.00 For more information call (705) 736-2886. Remembrance Day Services. Bruce Mines Community Hall and Cenotaph. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 211 For more information call (705) 785-3798. Dessert, Tea, Bazaar and Bake Sale. Leeburn Hall of Memories. Sponsored by the Algoma Friendship Senior Citizens For more information call (705) 736-2394. The Holy Walk: A Journey of Love. Starts at Bruce Mines United Church. Refreshments in church basement afterwards Sponsored by the Holy Walk Committee and many local businesses For more information call (705) 785-3366. Copper Country Christmas Bazaar, visit from Santa Claus, candlelit winter parade, sales in local businesses. Downtown Bruce Mines and Bruce Station

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Bruce Bay Cottages Lighthouse is located on the north shore of Lake Huron 45 minutes drive east of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario or 2.5 hours drive west of Sudbury on the Trans Canada Highway #17. We are also a very comfortable 8 hour drive from Toronto and many parts of southern Ontario. Travel from the East. When travelling from Sudbury, Ontario, you will take the Trans Canada Highway 17 travel west toward Sault Ste. Marie. You will reach Blind River in 1.5 hours, then through the Village of Iron Bridge and later through the Town of Thessalon. Thessalon is just 15 minutes away from Bruce Mines. Just east of Bruce Mines is a stretch of highway called Smith's Flats. On your left (south) you will see our McKay Island lighthouse across the bay. On your right (north) you will see our highway sign. Entering Bruce Mines you will pass on your left (south) the Bavarian Inn, Shell Gas Bar, Bay Side Garage and the Wesleyan Church - slow down and turn on your left signal light. Turn left (south) onto Bruce Bay Road - follow the road and stay to your left - following the bay. You will come up over a hill and you are on McCort Point where the red channel marker will greet you. Travel over the bridge - it's safe - there are 4 large steel I-beams under the bridge decking. Bear left and check in at the manager's cottage. Travel from the West. When travelling from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, travel over the international bridge - along Bay Street - past the Casino Station Mall - follow the signs for Highway 17 East (Hwy 17B) and travel east. You will pass on your right the Churchill Plaza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Dairy Queen, Tim Horton's Donuts, Superior Dodge Chrysler and the Husky Service Station before reaching the open road travelling east. You will travel through Garden River First Nations Indian Reserve, Echo Bay, past the St. Joseph Island turnoff, and through Desbarats. Desbarats is just 10 minutes west of Bruce Mines. Just west of Bruce Mines you will pass the Green Thumb Greenhouses on your left (north). After a few more curves, you will pass the Gift Rack Store on your right - slow down and turn on your right signal light. Turn right (south) onto Bruce Bay Road. Follow Bruce Bay Road and stay to your left, following the bay. You will come up over a hill and you are on McCort Point where the red channel marker will greet you. Click Here for Map to Bruce Mines:

The Lighthouse Lounge on McKay Island is winterized, leaving it open all year round. Decorated in a nautical theme, this lounge has banquet facilities and is ideal for wedding receptions, family gatherings, small conventions, retreats, parties, you name it! Capacity for 65 sit-down or 120 to mingle. Double kitchen--fully equipped. Caterers available if required. View from Deck of Lighthouse Lounge

Sled the tree lines right outside the front door of the lighthouse! Situated on McKay Island at Bruce Mines, Ontario, the lighthouse, which very comfortably accommodates up to 6 people, is conveniently located on Lake Huron, thus enabling easy access to Drummond Island, St. Joseph Island, Thessalon and hundreds of miles of the Algoma Trail System (part of the Trans Ontario Provincial System). Let us be your staging area. Private - when you rent the lighthouse, you are the ONLY rental. Convenient - self cater in the fully equipped kitchen, or dine at one of Bruce Mines and area's many restaurants. Something for everyone - snowmobile, cross-country ski, snowshoe, toboggan or take that winter wonderland walk through 37 acres of private land. Comfortable - accommodates 6, with 3-piece bathroom upstairs and 2-piece bathroom off the master bathroom. Cozy, even on the coldest days. The large, separate foyer with bathroom keeps snowy attire and cold draughts away from your living space. Affordable - a unique form of accommodation that rivals any motel/hotel price in the area. Rent by the day or by the week - book any 7 consecutive days and save! Contact us - we will be pleased to help you plan a memorable snowmobile holiday. For all your snowmobile questions check out the following links or sites. www.algomatrails.com. for local trail conditions and permit information www.ontariosnowmobiler.com. magazine with snowmobile information www.snowmobileworld.com. information on sledding and snowmobiles

 Credit cards accepted
 Games room
 Kitchen
 Pets are accepted
 Parking lot
 Quiet surroundings
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Cheques accepted