2026-2027 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 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 2026-2027 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
- North Country Aviation:Open year round, reservations needed, 989-732-6192
- Northwoods Aviation: Open year round, reservations needed, 231-775-6641
- 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
Dining
- Doud’s Market & Deli: OPEN DAILY | 906-847-3444
- Kingston Kitchen: OPENS November 30 for the winter season | 906-847-3542
- Mustang Lounge: OPEN DAILY | 906-847-9916
Lodging
- Above Mackinac Condos: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-3614
- Above Mustang Condos: OPEN ALL YEAR | 248-255-3201
- Pontiac Lodge: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-3364
- Village Inn Suites: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-8077
- 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
- Mackinac House: OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve | 906-847-3911
- Small Point Bed and Breakfast: OPEN for Christmas Bazaar Weekend and New Years Eve | 906-847-3758
Shopping
- Holiday Shopping Specials: Many Mackinac Island businesses offer holiday specials. Take a look.
- Arnold Transit Company Store and Ticket Office: Open during winter service operations. Special events offered Dec 4 - 6 | 800-638-9892
- Doud’s Market: OPEN ALL YEAR | 906-847-3444
- Flagship: Open December 4 - 6 | 231-373-9962
- Great Turtle Toys: Open if the lights are on, certain days, and by appointment | 614-506-1692
- Little Luxuries: Open Thursdays in December, December 4-6, and December 28-31 | 906-847-9980
- Loon Feather & Balsam Shop: Open by appointment and for special events | 906-847-3592
- Mackinac's Little Gallery & Chairished Memories Pop-Up: Open November 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, December 4-6, 11, 18 11 am - 4 pm
- Rock Hardware & Fuel Dock: OPEN ALL YEAR, Mon – Sat. When there is ridable snow, open 7 days a week | 906-847-6350
- Online Shopping options: Shop Mackinac Island goods year round!
Activities
- CAP Excursions: Winter bicycle tours Dec 1 - March 31 | mackinacislandbiketours.com
- Chad's Wonderful Walking Tours: Available by appointment | 906-430-4977
- Mackinac Jane's Walking Tours: OPEN ALL YEAR | mackinacjanesaudiotours.com
- Mackinac Wheels: Open by appointment | 517-575-8585
- Nocturnal Excursions: Available by appointment | 231-222-5680
- State Park Trails: OPEN ALL YEAR
Events
- Christmas Bazaar Weekend: December 4 - 6
- Christmas Tree Lighting: December 4, 5:30 pm on Main Street
- White Christmas: Presented by Mackinac Island Community Theatre | December 5 at 6 pm at Mission Point Theater
- New Year’s Eve Great Turtle Drop: Thursday, December 31 at 11:50 pm | Outside Lilac Tree Suites
- Twilight Turtle Trek: January 9, February 6, March 6 | starts at Greany Grove from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Churches
- Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church: Sunday Mass at 10:30 am | 906-847-3507
- Mackinac Island Bible Church: Sunday service at 9:30 am at MIBC House (6688 Main Street) | 906-847-0217
