Bois Blanc Island
Bois Blanc Island is a quiet, wooded island community in Lake Huron, located near the Straits of Mackinac in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula. Known for its natural beauty, unpaved roads, inland lakes, and peaceful character, the island offers a distinctive way of life shaped by its remote setting. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, transportation, organizations, history, and opportunities to connect with life on Bois Blanc Island.
Quick facts
Population: 100 (2020 Census)
Total Area: 34 sq mi (88 sq km)
Lake: Huron
Distance to mainland: 5 Miles
Country: USA
State: Michigan
County: Mackinac
Townships: Bois Blanc Township
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Great Lakes Islands Navigator
The Great Lakes Islands Navigator is a physical print and electronic document publication that provides single-page layout information and graphics on each island in a concise, easy-to-read format. It's a great way to share information about islands. Navigator pages can be easily downloaded to print at home and/or publish online.
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