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Whether you're into swimming, sailing or
snowmobiling there is no shortage of activities on and around Lake
Charlevoix to enjoy.
If you are looking for to hook some
worms for fishing bait or to rent a boat for the day, we've gathered
a variety of information to make your Lake Charlevoix experience
easy and enjoyable.
Just click on an activity below and we'll point
you in the right direction.
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Boating
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Rentals
Boyne Recreational Rentals
US 131 South, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone: 2315493077
Website
Rentals available: Speed boats, fishing boats, wave runners,
personal watercrafts, pontoon boats, kayaks and sailboats.
Summertime Rentals
10231 Ferry Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 590-1471
Website
Rentals available: ski boats, pontoon boats, and tritoon boats,
jet-skis, new kayaks and a 14ft fishing boat, 15 and 20 foot water trampolines with slide, log, and
launch attachments, an aqua volleyball court system, and a full
assortment of tubes, skis, wakeboards and kneeboards.
Swan Valley Marina
2474 M-66 S
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: 231-536-2672
Rentals available: Ski boats, pontoon boats, rowboats and
outboard motors, Sea Cycle Pedal Boats and personal watercrafts.
Ward Brothers Charter Boats
106 E Antrim
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Tel: (231) 547-2371
Fax: (231) 547-6803
Marinas
Boyne City Marina
319 North Lake Street
Boyne City, MI 49712
Phone: 231-582-0336
Website
Charlevoix Municipal Marina
Harbor Master Facility
Downtown in East Park
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Tel: (231) 547-3272
Irish Boat Shop
13000 Stover Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Tel: (231) 547-9967
Fax: (231) 547-4129
Website:
www.irishboatshop.com
Ironton Cover Landings &
Marina
10231 Ferry Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720-9544
Phone: (231) 547-9036 / (231) 237-3500
Swan Valley Marina
2474 M-66 S
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: 231-536-2672
Visiting Round Lake/Shopper Docks
Nestled between Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan, Round
Lake, Charlevoix's harbor, offers complementary docks space to
boaters who would like to visit the town's shops and
restaurants. As of the 2007 harbor expansion, Charlevoix
increased is shopper's dock space from 50 feet to 340 feet.
 Click
on the map to the right to see a larger view of where shopper
docks are located in the harbor. For more information, contact
the harbor master at (231)
547-3272.
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Ferries
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Beaver Island Ferry
This remote yet inhabited island
located in Lake Michigan, about 32 miles north of Charlevoix,
with a year-round population of about 550. The ferry season
begins in early April and ends just before the Christmas.
To learn more about what the
island has to offer, visit the website for the
Beaver
Island Chamber of Commerce.
For information regarding ferry
schedules, visit the website for the
Beaver Island
Boat Company
Ironton Ferry
The Ironton Ferry, in operation
since 1876, crosses Lake Charlevoix's South Arm, five miles
south of Charlevoix. People from all over have made it a point
to ride the aferry, operated by a cable, as part of their
Charlevoix experience. The ferry operates late spring through
early fall, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $3.25 per car,
.50 per person without a vehicle or bicycle, $1.00 per person
with a bicycle. A book of 20 tickets can be purchased for $50.00
at the Ferry.
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Fishing
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Bait & Tackle
Lake Charlevoix
is abound with a variety of species of fish including Walleye,
Northern Pike, Muskie, Bluegill, Crappie, Rock Bass, Smallmouth
Bass, Brown Trout, Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout.
Bait and tackle
shops include:
Advanced Tackle
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-3640
Foster's Live Bait & Gifts
5019 Thumb Lake Rd
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2490
Tom's Bait & Tackle
801 Water St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-3521
Fishing Guides
Click
here to view Milton Whitmore’s article on Lake
Charlevoix fishing on the Michigan Sportsman's website.
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Golf courses
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Charlevoix Municipal Golf Course
This city-operated course was built in 1896 and designed by
Scotsman Willie Watson. The nine hole layout measures 3,300 yards
and offers an affordable course choice for players of all levels.
400 Fairway Drive
Charlevoix , MI 49720
(231) 547- 3268
Website:
http://www.cityofcharlevoix.org/golf1.htm
Dunmaglas Golf Course
Tucked away in the woods between Charlevoix and Boyne City,
Dunmaglas is
ranked as one of the Best 50 Upscale Courses in the United States by
Golf Digest.
09031 Boyne City Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547 - 4653
Website: www.dunmaglas.com
Belvedere Golf Club
"The Belvedere," opened for
play in 1927, is like many Scottish resort courses and other courses
of the era, offering challenging 3 and 4 pars, with 5 pars
5731 Marion Center Road
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547 - 2611
Website:
www.belvederegolfclub.com
Ye Nyne Olde Holles
Ye Nyne Olde Holles, established in 1923, offers golfers a
chance to play golf the old English style, using the natural hills
and thick rough to challenge golfers.
6386 Ferry Road
East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: (231) 582-7609
Website: www.yenyne.com
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Outdoor
Recreation
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Beaches
There are numerous public beaches on the shores of Lake
Charlevoix to enjoy for sunbathing and swimming.
Depot Beach
Adjacent to the old train depot museum on Lake Charlvoix, at the
south end of Mercer Boulevard of U.S. 31. Restrooms, playground,
volleball net, grills, picnic pavillion, lifeguards during
posted hours. Operated by the City of Charlevoix.
Elm Pointe
In East Jordan along M-66. Swimming beach on South Arm of
Lake Charlevoix, picnic area. Two museums, Historical Museum and
Portside Art, both open 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday during
July and August.
Ferry Avenue
Beach
On Lake Charlevoix. Playground, basketball court, volleyball
court, rest rooms, concession, lifeguards during posted hours.
Operated by the City of Charlevoix.
Peninsula
Beach
In Boyne City, a small sandy beach on Lake Charlevoix.
Playground, picnic tables, outdoor showers, grills.
Whiting Park
Just west of Advance, which is west of Boyne City, on Lake
Charlevoix. Sandy beach, dock, playground, toilets. Adjacent
campground with 60 sites ans showers.
Young State
Park
Beach on Lake Charlevoix. Playground, grills, picnic area,
volleyball court. Adjacent 300-site modern campground.
Bike trails
 Lake
Charlevoix Loop
Following the shores of Lake Charlevoix, this 35-mile bike
ride takes you through the towns of Charlevoix, Horton Bay,
Boyne City, Advance and Ironton.
For a map and
more information, visit:
MapMyRide.com.
Charlevoix
Community Skate Park
401 W.
Carpenter
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone: (231) 547-3253
Hiking
On Beaver
Island, (231) 448-2505, the island has over 20 miles of
trail system. Trail maps are available at the
Beaver
Island Chamber of Commerce.
Charles
A. Ransom Preserve
Charlevoix
231) 347-0991
80 acres located off Maple Grove Road. Panoramic views of Lake
Michigan and a trail system.
Jordan
River Pathway
East Jordan
(231) 536-7351
An 18-mile hiking trail that starts at Dead Man’s Hill on Dead
Man’s Road off U.S. 131. The trail winds along the Jordan River.
There are campgrounds along the route.
Young
State Park
Boyne City
231) 582-7523
Hiking trails off Boyne City-Charlevoix Road.
Fisherman’s
Island State Park
Charlevoix
(231) 547-6641
Non-groomed walking trails located off Bell’s Bay Road.
Snowmobiling
Boyne Recreational Rentals
US 131 South, Boyne Falls, MI 49713
Phone: 2315493077
Website:
www.boynerecreation.com
Charlevoix/Antrim County Snowmobile Trail,
County-wide
(231) 536-7351
This snowmobile trail system traverses the county and connects
East Jordan and Charlevoix to areas in Antrim County, Gaylord,
Indian River and Wolverine.
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Festivals
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Apple Festival
One weekend
every October, area farmers line Bridge Street in East Park to
showcase a fresh selection of apples, apple cider and other
treats like pies, jams and fresh doughnuts. For more
information, call (231) 547-2101.
Boyne City Fall
Harvest and Heritage Festival
Boyne City’s
Fall Harvest Festival typically occurs at the beginning of
October in Veteran’s Park in downtown Boyne City. The event
include features things such as traditional farm market sales,
pumpkin painting, a city-wide scarecrow contest, vendors and
crafts.For more information call (231) 582-6222 or visit
www.boynechamber.com.
Charlevoix Venetian
Festival
Typically held
around the third week of July, this week-long festival in
downtown Charlevoix features a carnival with rides, food and
live entertainment in the park, capped off by a boat parade and
fireworks over Round Harbor on the final Saturday. For more
information, visit the website,
www.venetianfestival.com.
Farm markets
Boyne City
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-12 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, May 3-Oct. 29.
Located in Old City Park, River St., Boyne City.
More information: (231) 350-2881 or (231) 582-9009.
Charlevoix
Farmers Market
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, June -Oct.
Located in downtown Charlevoix.
More information: (800) 951-2101
East Jordan
Farmers Market
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, May -Oct.
Located in Sportsman’s Park, East Jordan.
More information: (231) 536-2526.
Fourth of July
Boyne City
4th of July Festival
Featuring a parade, live entertainment, a craft show, foot
races and more, the holiday culminates with fireworks over
Lake Charlevoix. For more information, visit the Boyne City
Chamber of Commerce website at
www.boynechamber.com.
National Morel
Mushroom Festival
Join in the
hunt and enjoyment of the elusive morel mushroom during Boyne
City's annual May festival. Now in it's 50th year, between the
festival and the Boyne Valley Lion's National Morel Mushroom
Hunt, EVERYTHING, including local restaurant menus, is all about
this wonderful mushroom. To learn more, visit the official
website at www.morelfest.com.
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If Something
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First and foremost,
if you are presented with an emergency situation, dial 911.
Otherwise, here is a guide to local resource you may need to
contact.
Sheriff
Charlevoix
County Sheriff
1000 Grant St
Charlevoix, MI
(231) 547-4461
U.S. Coast Guard
Station
106 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
231) 547-0701
Lifeboat
Station
1 Coast Guard Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-2541
Local Police
Boyne City
Police Department
319 N Lake St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-6611
Charlevoix
Police Department
210 State St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3255
East Jordan
Police Department
326 Main St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2273
Medical facilities
Charlevoix
Area Hospital
14700 Lakeshore Drive
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-4024
Northern
Michigan Regional Hospital
416 Connable Avenue
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 487-4000
Health Clinics
Boyne Area
Medical Center
223 Park St., Boyne City
(231) 582-5314
Quick Care
Boyne City
1249 M-75 South
Boyne City, MI
(231) 582-1515
East Jordan
Family Health Center
601 Bridge St
East Jordan, MI
(231) 536-2206
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