You can’t truly experience Northern Michigan without crossing the “Gateway to the Upper
Peninsula” – the Mackinac Bridge, and visitors to Mackinac Island miss out
if they don’t visit St. Ignace and enjoy this historic town’s natural harbor.
- A sailboat enters the St. Ignace harbor with Mackinac Island in the distance beyond.
For centuries, Native Americans, French, British and, of course, our own citizens have enjoyed the beauty of St. Ignace’s natural harbor of refuge. After crossing the bridge, visitors turn east toward town. The road makes a curve to the left and goes downhill, opening to the most amazing vista ahead – the aquamarine waters of Lake Huron, wrapped on three sides by a pristine harbor – St. Ignace. Chief’s office looks out on the bay and he often hitches a ride to the island on the Coast Guard boats or the local ferries.
A Star Line Ferry skims by the St. Ignace Marina
The Mackinac Bridge provides a marvelous panorama of the Straits of Mackinac and lakes Michigan
and Huron. Freighters are often seen passing underneath and Mackinac Island gleams to the east.
Mackinac Postings 