Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce

Beaver Island
Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 5
Beaver Island, MI 49782
231 - 448 - 2505

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		B e a v e r I s l a n d

		The most remote inhabited island in the Great Lakes, with a year-round population of 600 - a large percentage, of Irish descent. The residents' isolation, independence and respect for nature and traditions of the Island have made time slow down. Because Beaver Island offers a serene, relaxed life-style, many visitors have become regular vacationers, property owners and permanent residents. We welcome you to discover Beaver Island and decide where it may fit into your life.

		Beaver Island is a bargain!

		Overnight rooms start at $70.00. Rent a home on the lake for under $1000 a week!


	The Many Lights of Beaver Island

Beaver Island is an excellent starting point to visit up to 11 seldom seen lights.

Tours by plane and boat are available to visit remote lights such as Squaw Island, St. Helena Island, and the Fox Islands.

At the north end of Beaver, the St. James Harbor Light, sometimes called Whiskey Point Light, guards the entrance to Paradise Bay.

The Beaver Head Light Station located at the south end of the island has the distinction of being listed as a significant site in the National Register of Historic Places.

One of the oldest lighthouses on the Great Lakes, the tower and keepers house have been completely restored. Free self-guided lighthouse tower climbs are open to the public daily. An original historic Fresnel Lens is on display.

Powers’ DoitBest Hardware & Lumber Paradise Bay Web Cam

Beaver Island: A Great Lakes Jewel Video for Broadband


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	Come and Discover Beaver Island

Come and enjoy the beautiful beaches and unspoiled nature

See all kinds of wildlife from swans and loons along the shoreline to deer along the streets, or take a CMU nature walk.

Watch the boats come and go from Paradise Bay. Take kayak, snorkeling, or SCUBA diving lessons. Charter a sunset cruise.

Enjoy the beautiful inland lakes which you’ll often have all to yourself... or explore them with a kayak eco-tour this summer.

Discover historic sites such as Protar’s house, the former railroad bed, or the Marine Museum or the Mormon Print Shop museum.

Discover the Island by bicycle, or bring your car over on the Ferry or rent a car on Beaver to circle the Island in an afternoon.




	Discover The Real Splendor of Autumn

Come to the Island and see beautiful fall colors...

... reds and oranges reflected in the pristine Inland Lakes

or wonderful fields full of deer rimmed with colorful fall birches and maples...

and the old Island roads framed by a beautiful canopy of autumn leaves.


	2010 Island Events

	*RUN BEAVER ISLAND MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON* A Boston Marathon qualifying event. Thanks to all the runners who made the first Beaver Island Marathon a great success -- with your suggestions, we are working and planning to make next year even better! September 4, 2010
	BITE OF BEAVER ISLAND See what the best professional and amateur chefs on the Island have to offer - sample a wide variety of treats. October 2, 2010 Click here for the Chef Form (PDF) Click here for the Craft Form (PDF)
	THE ISLAND BOODLE 5K RUN Come and join us for the eighth annual 5K/Run/Walk starting in scenic St. James and offering a fast, beautiful lakefront-and-trails course. October 2, 2010 Click here for the Boodle Entry Form (PDF) Along with the BI Boodle and Tastefest weekend, there will be a bike ride of various lengths starting at 4 PM on Sat., weather permitting, from Holy Cross/beach parking lot w/ donations to Beaver Island Sports Boosters gladly accepted. Flyers will be out and up July 4th. You can contact Linda Frysinger 231-651-9618 for further information.


	Beaver Island Video News


		*New:* Beaver Island Golf Show Michigan Golf Live’s show at the Beaver Island Golf Course! The Island was thrilled to have 9&10 News MTM visit for the first-ever live broadcast from Beaver Island! For those who didn’t see it live, the two days of footage is split into 4 parts on the 9&10 News website. Check out the following to watch these great videos: Live From Beaver Island - Day One, Part One Live From Beaver Island - Day One, Part Two Live From Beaver Island - Day Two, Part One Live From Beaver Island - Day Two, Part Two Also a nice spot on fishing in the crystal clear waters... Fly Fishing for the Unexpected

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