Drop your cares on the mainland! Mother Nature will decide how you cross Superior’s icy waters – by ferry boat, windsled or ice road, but you’ll find a winter wonderland across the bay – a world away! Forget the clock – you’re on island time! Madeline Island’s winter is the perfect complement to summer. It’s a season that brings fresh outdoor adventure – a new playground of snow and ice. For snowy outdoor winter fun, we’ve got it all: cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, snowshoeing, ice skating and spectacular snow-coated scenery. Whether enjoying the outdoors, or relaxing by the fire, Madeline Island is a tranquil and idyllic destination for your winter getaway.