Gore Bay, Ontario


Gore Bay is a town on Manitoulin Island in Ontario, Canada. Located on Gore Bay, a bay of Lake Huron's North Channel, it is one of the two incorporated towns of Manitoulin District, of which it is the administrative and government seat. The town's named is believed to be referencing to the gore-shaped harbour. Other theories for the namesake are probably for Francis Gore, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada from 1806-1817; or after the steamer Gore, which ran between Sault Ste. Marie and Collingwood from 1860 to 1870.
During the summer months the population and activity of the town flourishes as boaters and tourists from around Ontario and the Great Lakes regions flock to the area. The areas surrounding Gore Bay are quickly becoming popular with cottagers and vacationers during the summer months.
Gore Bay is home to Manitoulin Transport, one of Canada's largest trucking companies. Craft brewer Split Rail Brewing is located in Gore Bay.

Notable people

Climate

Gore Bay experiences a humid continental climate. The highest temperature ever recorded in Gore Bay was on 13 July 1936. The coldest temperature ever recorded was on 15 February 1943.

Transportation

and Highway 540B are the main roads in the township.
Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport is located in the town and one of two airports on Manitoulin Island. The airport is a general aviation facility.