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Due to recent membership drive activities we had 12 new
businesses join the Chamber, and 5 previous business members re-join in
2008. Thanks to all the committee members and businesses that
supported this effort.
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DeTour is a great location for boating,
hunting, fishing or just getting away and watching the frieghters 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.
   
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DeTour Reef Lighthouse |
DeTour has had
a lighthouse since 1847, this DeTour Reef Light was built in the 1931.
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DeTour Passage Virtual Photo Tour |
Take a virtual
tour of DeTour Passage, get a feel for the sights and boating in the area. |
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Ship
Watchers Love the View |
Ships pass by
just 500feet off shore |
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DeTour Marina (including reservations) |
88 Slips,
20-80ft, gas, diesel, water, electric, pump-out, overnight stays. |
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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. |
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DeTour/Drummond Island Ferry |
Runs hourly
year round. |
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Caribou Lake Info |
825 acre inland
lake, with great perch and walleye fishing. |
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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. |
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Things To Do |
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| 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 |
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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 DerbyDeTour 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. |
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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. |
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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.) |
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HIKE - Miles of DeTour Public Lakeshore |
We have miles
of Sandy and Rocky beaches accessible to visitors. Find Pudding Stone
- and limestone fossils. |
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ATV/ORV Cranberry Trail Map
ATV/ORV Foreman/Birch Hill Map |
3 DNR ORV
Trails within 15 miles, Cranberry Lake, Foreman and Birch Hill.
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| 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.
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Notices
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EUPFAC "Night at the Races" Hall Renovation Fundraiser Evening, May 3rd.
Bet the ponies and win prize money. |
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May 30, 31 and June 1 - EUPFAC
presents "On Golden Pond" at FAC Cultural Center Building. |
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June 7 & 8 Sportsman's weekend! Saturday 6am-4pm
DeTour "X" Atlantic Salmon derby and Sunday DNR Sponsored
Project GO Tackle Swap meet! |
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22nd Annual DeTour Salmonfest is scheduled for Aug 9th-16th. Contact
gary@riverbendresort.com
for info. |
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See the article about
DeTour in Backyard Excursions |
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 Congratulations
DeTour High School! DHS received a "Bronze Medal" rating from
US News and World Report and is recognized as one of the best high
schools in Michigan. |
Come On U.P.
Get away from the downstate hassles,
follow the signs to DeTour.
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