Discover Island Non-Peak Season
There are many things to do on Beaver Island throughout the entire year! Many businesses remain open and look forward to visitors in the off-peak seasons. Here is just a sample of what to do on Beaver Island:
*Cross Country Skiing
*Snow Shoeing
*Ice Fishing
Beaver Island Christmas Festiveal- December 7th,2019
New Years Eve Dance- December 31st, 2019
*Valentine’s Day February 14, 2020
*Ice Fishing Tourney February 14th-16th 2020
*St. Patrick’s Day Festivities March 14th,2020
The following businesses are here to serve you in the off-season for food and transportation and gifts.
Car rentals available at beaverisland.org.
- Shamrock Bar
- Donegal Danny’s Pub & Stoney Acre Grill
- Beachcomber Bar
- Dalwhinnie Bakery and Restaurant
- McDonough’s Market
- Island Energies
- Power’s Hardware & Gifts
- St. James Boat Shop
- Fresh Air Aviation
- Island Airways
Lodging Available
Give Me Shelter– Apartment/Homes- 217-979-3040
Richards Rentals– 1 House/1 Apartment- 231-675-6717
Burton’s Rentals– 2 Houses/3 Apartments- 231-838-2883
Powers Hardware Rentals– 2 Apartments- Airbnb
Dalwhinnie Apartments– 231-448-2733
Erin Motel– 231-448-2240
Lazy K Farms BnB- 231-448-2150
Airlines
Island Airways– 231-547-2141
Fresh Air Aviation– 231-237-9482
Beaver Island's Special Events By Date
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.
Visitors Guide
Water Trail
Learn more about the NEW Beaver Island Water Trail. Fun for all on beautiful Lake Michigan surrounding Beaver Island.
Chamber of Commerce Members
Advertising Members
Visit Our Facebook Page - Friends of Beaver Island
Calm November morning for the Coast Guard to take care of our harbor buoys. Photo credit to Suze Bonadeo.
She's a lot bigger than that other little boat in the harbour.
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, visit the full calendar using the WVBI Community Calendar link here.
