Discover Beaver Island

America's Emerald Isle
&
International Dark Sky Sanctuary

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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.

Dark Skies

Island Webcam

See what is going on at Paradise Bay, weather, traffic and more…

View More Webcams at WVBI Webcam

Visitors Guide

Water Trail

Learn more about the NEW Beaver Island Water Trail. Fun for all on beautiful Lake Michigan surrounding Beaver Island.

Water Trail Info

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Chamber of Commerce Members

Advertising Members

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Visit our Facebook Page – Friends of Beaver Island

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BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN:
Unspoiled — Unhurried —
Unmatched in Natural Beauty!

💙 𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗬𝗢𝗨! 🧡

What makes the Beaver Island Community Center so special? It’s not just the programs, the events, or the activities that fill our calendar. It’s the people who make it all possible. It’s 𝗬𝗢𝗨!

From inspiring arts and cultural experiences to educational opportunities, wellness programs, live entertainment, and spaces where neighbors come together, the BIC Center is a place for our entire community.

But keeping our doors open and these opportunities growing takes a community effort.

The BIC Center receives no local tax support. We rely on the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, and friends who believe in what we’re doing and want to see it continue.

💙 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. Whether large or small, every contribution helps us:
✨ 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥.
✨ 𝘊𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
✨ 𝘒𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦, 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨.
✨ 𝘌𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘐𝘊 𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦.

🙏 As we continue our Annual Giving Campaign, we invite you to be part of something bigger. Help us keep the heart of Beaver Island beating strong!

👉 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧 BICCENTER.ORG/DONATE 👈

Thank you for believing in the BIC Center and for investing in the community we all call home. ❤️
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Beaver Island Community Calendar

WVBI Community CalendarThe 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.

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