Discover Beaver Island
America's Emerald Isle
&
International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Notice
Options For Traveling to Beaver Island
During Closure of Beaver Island Township Airport
From May 26 through June 18, 2026
By Air: Island Airways flies multiple times daily between Welke Airport on Beaver Island and the Charlevoix Municipal Airport
Island Airways: Phone: 800.524.6895 | Website: https://islandairways.com
By Ferry: Beaver Island Boat Company travels between Beaver Island and Charlevoix twice per day during the closure period
Beaver Island Boat Company (BIBCO): Phone: 231-547-2311 | Website: https://www.bibco.com
New & Updated Events 2026
BEAVER ISLAND BOODLE
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Come take part in this 5K walk/run. New date in 2026 as part of Lilacs & Lyrics, Saturday, June 6. Race begins at 9:30 AM the Community Center. It is fun for every one no matter what ability or level of seriousness. Registration: Adults- 25 dollars Children/seniors (60 and older) – 25-dollars Family of 4- 95 dollars. Prizes/medals awarded for adults and youth in 1st/2nd and third place. Registration also gets you a free boodle shirt.
Explore Beaver island
The largest island in Lake Michigan, Beaver Island hosts many activities for every nature lover. The year round population is approximately 600 – with a large percentage of Irish descent. Time slows down here, offering a peaceful, relaxed way of life. Tour the Island by bicycle, or bring your car over on the ferry or rent a car to circle the Island in an afternoon.
Things To Do And See On Beaver Island
Dark Skies
Because of our location in the middle of northern Lake Michigan Beaver Island is one of the finest dark skies star gazing locations in the United States. We are far away from the light pollution of any large metro areas.
Island Webcam
See what is going on at Paradise Bay, weather, traffic and more…
Water Trail
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BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN:
Unspoiled — Unhurried —
Unmatched in Natural Beauty!
Enjoy an in-depth tour of Beaver Island with your guide Robert Cole, fifth generation Beaver Islander and local historian, to explore the many fascinating layers of Beaver Island's natural and cultural history. This tour can also be easily gifted to others.
The tour is customizable, covering half or all of the island depending on your time, and can accommodate up to six passengers.
The Experience Beaver Island Tour offers an excellent introduction for first-time visitors, a special treat for returning explorers, or a deeper glimpse of the area for summer and year-round residents. Don't miss out on this revealing window into the unique saga and lore of Beaver Island !
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Beaver Island Community Calendar
The Beaver Island Community Calendar is maintained by WVBI. Content here is included in WVBI’s weekday on-air Community Calendar report at 9, noon, 3 and 6. These events are also shown on the digital displays around town and across as well as in previews for movies at the BIC Center. Want digital signage at your business or rental? Learn more here.
NOTE: This version of the calendar does not include community board and governance meetings or other events not likely to be of interest to visitors. To see those or to view more than the events for the next two weeks shown below, visit the full WVBI Community Calendar.
