DeTour Area Chamber of Commerce

Attractions

DeTour is a great location for boating, hunting, fishing or just getting away and watching the freighters pass by. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, DeTour has it all. We have two local state campgrounds (DeTour State Forest and Lime Island), an RV pump-out in town, an 88 slip full-service (gas, diesel, water, power) marina, 3 boat launch ramps, and marine services (including a lift) that can make your trip trouble free. Our fishing is fantastic and is widely regarded as one of the best Salmon Fisheries in the state, perch, pike, walleye, herring and sport fish are also easy pickings. Our snowmobile trails are woodsy and scenic with views of the river and Canada. Local snowmobile and sports businesses can help you if parts, service or new gear is required. Check out some of the links for further information.

Things to See
DeTour Reef Lighthouse	DeTour has had a lighthouse since 1847, this DeTour Reef Light was built in the 1931.
DeTour Passage Virtual Photo Tour	Take a virtual tour of DeTour Passage, get a feel for the sights and boating in the area.
Ship Watchers Love the View	Ships pass by just 500feet off shore
DeTour Marina (including reservations)	88 Slips, 20-80ft, gas, diesel, water, electric, pump-out, overnight stays.
NOAA Boating Chart ( #14882 St. Mary's River)	Chart of St. Mary's River - Detour Passage to Munuscong Lake;Detour Passage
DeTour Botanical Gardens	Northern Most Botanical Garden Park in Michigan, on the waterfront, enjoy the nature trail, frog pond and park benches. Great place to view passing freighters.
DeTour/Drummond Island Ferry	Runs hourly year round.
Caribou Lake Info	825 acre inland lake, with great perch and walleye fishing.
DeTour Museum and Maritime Park	DeTour's 200 years of history can be viewed here, through the exhibits on display.The museum is located at the ferry dock.


Things To Do
Camping DeTour State Forest Campground	21 sites for tent, trailer use, up to 40-ft. Located on Lake Huron with good beach area, boat access, and fishing opportunity. Rustic campground: vault toilets and hand pump water. Location 5 miles West of DeTour via M-134
Camping Lime Island State Cabins	Lime Island has 8 Cottages for overnight stay, Tent camping platforms are available. Visitors to the Island must charter or navigate a boat across the St. Mary's River. Vehicle parking is available in DeTour or Raber. Location: about 7 miles NE of DeTour or 2 miles East of Raber, by boat.
SCUBA - DeTour Underwater Preserve	We have quite a few wrecks accessible by snorkle, scuba or even by foot.
Fishing Report DeTour Atlantic "X" Salmon Derby DeTour Salmonfest Derby Info	Fishing in the area is great, but don't tell anyone. Atlantic, Pink, King Salmon, Pike, Perch, Walleye, Herring and Trout. Lots of local Ice Fishing too.
Snowmobile Trail Maps Snowmobile Trail Conditions	Over 30 miles of groomed trails, check with locals for ice conditions before running on the River or on Caribou. Easy Ferry access to Drummond/Canada and UP.
Golf Courses	Nine within a 1 hour drive/boat ride. The Rock, Drummond Muni, Les Cheneaux, Hessel Ridge, Monuscong, Sault Ste. Marie, St.Ignace, Kincheloe, Wawashkamo (Mackinaw Is.)
HIKE - Miles of DeTour Public Lakeshore	We have miles of Sandy and Rocky beaches accessible to visitors. Find Pudding Stone - and limestone fossils.
ATV/ORV Cranberry Trail Map ATV/ORV Foreman/Birch Hill Map	3 DNR ORV Trails within 15 miles, Cranberry Lake, Foreman and Birch Hill.
Leaf Color Tours	Local driving tour maps available, or try the annual color tour boat cruise down the St. Marys River.

In the Spring mushroom hunters, bird watchers, fishermen, and early freighter spotters all get a workout. The frosted bows of the freighters chase the late ice out of the St. Mary's river just off shore through the DeTour Passage. Numerous types of birds welcome DeTour in the spring months, including robins and blue jays.

Summer is dominated by water sports, boating, fishing, sailing and beachcombing. DeTour has a state-run 80 slip marina, two public and several private launch ramps along with the local businesses that support them. Vacation rentals are in full swing during the peak summer months. Restaurants, shops and sporting goods stores thrive during this period, meeting most demands. Join the 4th of July parade, the hot fishing spots, the DeTour Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored Salmon Derby, or just hunt for Pudding Stones on the many beaches that surround DeTour.

Many tourists take advantage of the slow pace that the fall brings each year. Scenic drives to see the remarkable colors of the changing leaves are common as well as visiting the pumpkin patches to select the perfect fall pumpkin. Check for lodging and restaurant specials at this time.

Being closer to the North Pole than the equator, winter sports thrive in DeTour. They include snowmobiling, fishing and cross-country skiing. Groomed trails run right into town with restaurants and lodging on or near the trails. Ferry to Drummond Island for a run across the ice to Canada, or hit the trails through the woods to Cedarville or Sault Ste. Marie. Catch perch and walleye through the ice or ski the quiet trails in the secluded woods.

Golf Info: These courses are all within 50miles of DeTour Village.

Drummond Island Municipal Course, Airport Rd, Drummond Island, 906- 493-5406
The Rock 33494 South Maxton Road, Drummond Island 906-493-1006
Les Cheneaux Golf Club - The "Natural" 4Mile Block, Cedarville 906.484.3606
Hessel Ridge Golf Course 3-Mile Road, Hessel 906.484.2107 18 Holes
Munuscong Golf Club Riverside Drive, Pickford 906-647-9812
The Oaks at Kincheloe 50 Woodside Drive, Kincheloe 906-495-5706
Wawashkamo Golf Club British Landing Road, Mackinac Island 906-847-3871
St. Ignace Golf and Country Club 915 West US-2, St. Ignace 906-643-8071
Sault Ste. Marie CC 1520 Riverside Drive, Sault Ste. Marie 906-632-7812

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