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. Check back closer to the winter season for more details
**Public restrooms are available at Shepler's Ferry and Arnold Transit Company Ship Store/Ticket Office – WHILE BOAT IS RUNNING**
Transportation
- Arnold Transit Company – FERRY WILL RUN UNTIL ROUTE FREEZES OVER - 800- 638-9892
- Fresh Air Aviation – RESERVATIONS NEEDED, 231-237-9482
- Horse-drawn Taxi Service – 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
Dining
- Doud’s Market & Deli – OPEN DAILY, 906-847-3444
- Kingston Kitchen – OPEN Times TBD, 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, more info to come - 906-847-4000
- Lilac Tree Suites – OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve, more info to come, 906-847-6575
- Pontiac Lodge – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3364
- Mackinac House - OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve, more info to come- January 2nd
- Small Point Bed and Breakfast – OPEN dates TBD 906-847-3758
- Village Inn Suites – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-8077
Shopping
- Arnold Transit Company Ship Store/Ticket Office – Open during winter service operations, Call (800)638-9892
- Doud’s Market – OPEN ALL YEAR, 906-847-3444
- Island Hardware – OPEN ALL YEAR, Mon. – Fri, & weekends if there is snow, 906-847-6350
- General Store at The Inn at Stonecliffe - OPEN Dates TBD
- Joann’s Fudge – OPEN Dates TBD store next to Newphews of Mackinac
- Little Luxuries – OPEN Dates TBD
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop – By appointment throughout the winter, 906-847-3592
- Noel Skiba Art – OPEN by appointment throughout the winter, call 616-309-6413
Activities
- Chad's Wonderful Walking Tours - call to schedule, 906-430-4977
- Mackinac Jane's Walking Tours - OPEN ALL YEAR, mackinacjanesaudiotours.com
- Mackinac Wheels - OPEN Dates TBD. Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 906-847-8022
- State Park Trails - OPEN ALL YEAR
Events
- Christmas Bazaar Weekend - Date TBD
- Christmas Tree Lighting - Date TBD, downtown Main Street
- Christmas Bazaar Play presented by Mackinac Island Community Theatre - Date and Time TBD, Mission Point Theater
- New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop - Wednesday, December 31st at 11:50 pm, outside Lilac Tree Hotel
- Twilight Turtle Trek - Dates TBD, starts at Greany Grove
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