By Sam Laskaris Writer Manitoulin Island’s claim to fame continues to be the fact it is the world’s largest freshwater island. But there is an endless amount of reasons to visit the island, located about six hours north of Toronto and accessible by car or, depending on the time of year, by ferry. Manitoulin Island is approximately 160 kilometres long, from its most westerly to easterly points. And it covers slightly under 2,800 square kilometres, which is about half the size of the province of Prince Edward Island. Manitoulin Island comes from the Anishinaabe word Manidoowaaling, which in English translates to “Spirit Island” or “Cave of the Spirit.” And there’s certainly no shortage of Indigenous tourism experiences on the picturesque island, which includes six First Nations. For those travelling by…
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