2025-2026 Mackinac Island Winter Season
While our main tourism season is May – October, Mackinac Island is indeed open year round. But, the hearty few that visit find a completely different Mackinac Island to experience, which is unlike the spring, summer or fall travel season. This is a time to enjoy the quiet beauty of the island – hike, ski, snowshoe, take beautiful pictures and read a good book. Below you will find winter information for the 2025-2026 season.
Information is subject to change.
*Public restrooms are available at the Arnold Transit Company Store and Ticket Office at the Main Dock – WHILE THE FERRY BOAT IS RUNNING*
Transportation
- Arnold Transit Company: Ferry runs as long as the ice isn't too thick - 800-638-9892
- Fresh Air Aviation: Open year round, reservations needed, 231-237-9482
- Horse-drawn Taxi Service: Open year round, reservations needed, Regular taxi service 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Taxi service outside the winter hours will be available by advance reservation ONLY (made by 4:00 pm the day before), 906-847-3323
- Northwoods Aviation: Open year round, reservations needed, 231-775-6641
Dining
- Doud’s Market & Deli: OPEN DAILY, 906-847-3444
- Kingston Kitchen: OPEN December 1 - April, 906-847-3542
- Mustang Lounge: OPEN DAILY, 906-847-9916
Lodging
- Above Mackinac Condos: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-3614
- Cottage Inn: OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve | 906-847-4000
- Lilac Tree Suites: OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve | 906-847-6575
- Pontiac Lodge: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-3364
- Mackinac House: OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve | 906-847-3911
- Mustang Rentals (monthly rental): OPEN ALL YEAR | 248-255-3201
- Small Point Bed and Breakfast: FULL for Christmas Bazaar Weekend, Taking group (four or more rooms) reservations only for New Years Eve | 906-847-3758
- Village Inn Suites: OPEN ALL YEAR |906-847-8077
Shopping
- Arnold Transit Company Store and Ticket Office: Open during winter service operations | 800-638-9892
- Doud’s Market: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-3444
- Flagship: Open by appointment | 989-737-2986
- Great Turtle Toys: Open by appointment | 614-506-1692
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop: Open by appointment | 906-847-3592
- Rock Hardware: OPEN ALL YEAR, Mon – Sat. When there is ridable snow, open 7 days a week | 906-847-6350
- Online Shopping options: Shop Mackinac Island good year round!
Activities
- CAP Excursions: Winter bicycle tours December 1 - March 31 | Visit mackinacislandbiketours.com to schedule
- Chad's Wonderful Walking Tours: Available by appointment | 906-430-4977
- Mackinac Jane's Walking Tours: OPEN ALL YEAR | mackinacjanesaudiotours.com
- Mackinac Wheels: Monday thru Saturday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm until Thanksgiving | 906-847-8022
- Nocturnal Excursions: Available by appointment | 231-222-5680
- State Park Trails: OPEN ALL YEAR
Events
- Christmas Bazaar Weekend: December 5th - 7th
- Christmas Tree Lighting: December 5th at 5:00 pm
- Elf The Musical: Presented by Mackinac Island Community Theatre | December 6th at 7:00 pm at Mission Point Theater
- New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop: Wednesday, December 31st at 11:50 pm | Outside Lilac Tree Suites
- Twilight Turtle Trek: January 10, February 7, March 7 | starts at Greany Grove from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Churches
- Mackinac Island Bible Church: Sunday service at 9:30 am at MIBC House (6688 Main Street) | 906-847-0217
- Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church: Sunday Mass at 10:30 am | 906-847-3507
