Neebish Island
Neebish Island is a small, close-knit community in the St. Marys River in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula. Surrounded by one of the Great Lakes’ most important shipping corridors, the island is shaped by its waterfront setting, natural environment, and distinctive way of life. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, transportation, organizations, history, and opportunities to connect with life on Neebish Island.
Quick facts
Population: 59 (2026)
Total Area: 25 sq mi (56 sq km)
Lake: Huron
Distance to mainland: 500 ft (200 m)
Country: USA
State: Michigan
County: Chippewa
Townships: Soo Township
Transportation
Ferry
Ferry line · Eastern Upper Peninsula Transportation Authority serves Neebish Island with a ferry that transports passengers and cars year-round. The ferry is specially designed to break through ice in Winter months.
Island Life
Community Resources
Local Associations · Charitable local projects
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Essential Services
Culture & Lifestyle
Festivals & Events
Annual Events, Calendars, Etc.
Recreation & Lodging
Parks & Recreation · Locations and resources for leisure and outdoor activities
Arts & Culture
Historical Societies, Museums, etc.
Library
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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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