Manitoulin Eco Park and Dark Sky Preserve

Manitoulin Eco Park and Dark Sky Preserve has 268 acres of land, 61 campsites, and eight different types of lodging, including off-grid and electric sites. Each campsite is located within a walking distance of eco-friendly showers, flush toilets, dish-washing stations, and playgrounds. The Manitoulin Eco Park also has a Nature Centre with a collection of wildlife displays of species found on the Island like fox, black bears, owls, and fish. Adults and children can learn about the bones and anatomy of different animals, with the centre’s large display of skeletal remains. The centre features an astronomy wall with information on planets, the northern lights, and the tools used to navigate the night sky. Admissions fees are $7 per person or free for overnight guests. Across the Forest campgrounds and Dark Sky preserve, the Eco Park offers tenting and RV sites, tipi rentals, bunkies, cabins, and group sites. Prices are between $30 and $150 a night depending on the site and type of accommodation. The closest RV dumping station is north on Highway six at green acres, which is around 26 minutes from the Eco Park. The prices during winter increase because of the additional expenses for snow plowing, maintenance, and stocking extra firewood.