Welcome to Gore Bay on Beautiful Manitoulin Island
The Town of Gore Bay, located on the North Channel of Lake Huron, is nestled between two splendid, tree-covered bluffs. Incorporated in 1890, Gore Bay is one of the larger communities on Manitoulin with a permanent population of just over 900. Gore Bay is the judicial centre of Manitoulin, and one of the island's commercial and professional centres.
2011 Gore Bay Santa Claus Parade
The Town of Gore Bay would like to thank all those who bundled up for the cold weather and came out to take in the sights and sounds of the 9th Annual Santa Claus Parade.
We would like to extend a special thank you and our warm gratitude for all those who participated in this year's parade. The creativity, imagination, and Christmas spirit exhibited by participants each year is greatly appreciated and we hope to continue the Santa Claus Parade tradition well into the future.
PARADE WINNERS
1st place : Lyon's Memorial United Church and Alinta Youth Group "Live Nativity"
2nd place: Dan and Lyn Osbourne, Island Promotional Products "Cowboy Christmas"
3rd place: Manitoulin Lodge, Rock and Roll Christmas
STORE FRONT DECORATING CONTEST WINNER:
Robinson's Auto Supply
Mayor's Welcome Message
On behalf of members of council, our town staff and myself I would like to welcome you to our town website and for those of you visiting Gore Bay, I welcome you to our town.
A quick geography lesson will tell you that Gore Bay is located on Manitoulin Island, which is part of a chain of islands located in the northern part of one of Canada’s Great Lakes, Lake Huron. Manitoulin is said to be the largest fresh water island in the world and Gore Bay is located approximately midway along the north shore of the island.
Gore Bay is blessed with scenic beauty laying at the foot of a long bay with high bluffs on each side and facing out into the North Channel which is considered by many to be one of the best...
Pictures of Gore BayIf you have any great photos of Gore Bay and are willing to share them, please email them to aclarke(at)gorebay.ca. Your photo may be chosen and placed on our website for all to view. Please include contact information with submission of your photo. |
Volunteers NeededThe Town of Gore Bay is always looking for volunteers to help with various community events. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering at an event, please call the Town Office at 282-2420. |
By Ron Lane, Mayor Gore Bay
Well another deer season has come and gone and Manitoulin is returning to normal. The unusually warm late fall so far I am sure has been appreciated by many and it has certainly helped our Town budget with respect to heating fuel and snow removal costs.
I had the pleasure this year of being invited by the Legion to lay a wreath on behalf of the Town at the annual Nov. 11th, Remembrance Day ceremony in Gore Bay. The ceremony was well planned and well attended and I was particularly pleased to see a class from the elementary school present to lay a wreath. We can never forget and should always educate... Read more...
| Sat Jan 28, 2012 @ 6:30PM - Yuk Yuk's Show & Dance |
| Wed Feb 01, 2012 @ 7:00PM - 08:30PM Knitting Group - Seniors Drop-in Centre |
