Les Cheneaux Islands
Les Cheneaux Islands are a picturesque chain of more than 30 islands along the northern shore of Lake Huron in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula. Known for sheltered waterways, historic communities, boating traditions, and abundant natural resources, the area has a strong connection to the Great Lakes. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, organizations, transportation, history, and opportunities to connect with life in the Les Cheneaux Islands.
The Les Cheneaux website is a production of the Les Cheneaux Tourism Bureau and is focused on visitor experiences, local business, recreation, and calendar events.
Quick facts
Population: 2,000 (Est.)
Total Area: 20 sq mi (50 sq km)
Lake: Huron
Distance to mainland: 0.1 mi (0.15 km)
Country: USA
State: Michigan
County: Mackinac
Municipality: Clark Township (Cedarville & Hessel)
Transportation
Boat Access
No public ferry lines serve Les Cheneaux Islands. Instead, private boats and charters access the many small islands throughout the archipelago and link to a mixture of public and private docks and boathouses.
Marina & Docks
Public Marinas · Public boat dockage is available in both Hessel and Cedarville
Other docks · A variety of private docks and other marine services are available in Les Cheneaux
Island Life
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce · Comprehensive information about Les Cheneaux area businesses and more.
Community Resources
Community Foundation · Grants for local projects and nonprofit organizations
Other Community Resources
Housing information
Traditional Real Estate
Short Term Rentals · Extensive travel and lodging listings are available through Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce.
Essential Services
Education
Public School · K-12
Higher Education
Healthcare & Human Services
Hospital & Medical Center
Environment & Conservation
Natural Resources & Organizations
Conservancies, Parks, Etc.
Culture & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Library
Other Arts & Culture Organizations, Museums, etc.
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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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