Winter on the Island is serene and magical. Around 250 people call Madeline Island their home during the winter months. Transportation varies from Ferry to Windsled to Ice Road. Madeline Island offers a variety of amenities including lodging, dining, groceries, shopping and outdoor activities in the Winter. Although, we encourage visitors in the winter to plan accordingly as some amenities, provisions, and dining options may be limited. Explore our Big Bay State Park, Big Bay Town Park or Wilderness Preserve, with miles of beautiful cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing. Our close proximity to the Ice Caves and Lake Superior makes Madeline Island the perfect adventurous Winter Getaway!

Come over this Winter!

WINTER TRANSPORTATION:

Madeline Island Ferry Line
Windsleds, Inc.

WINTER ACTIVITIES:

Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross-Country Skiing
Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
Big Bay State Park
Big Bay Town Park
Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield

Downhill Skiing/Skate-Skiing
Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield

Fat-Tire Biking
Big Bay Town Park
Lost Creek Adventures in Cornucopia
Madeline Island Wilderness Preserve
Town of La Pointe
Mt. Ashwabay in Bayfield

WINTER LODGING:

Big Arn’s
The Inn on Madeline Island
Madeline Island Vacations
Somtara

WINTER DINING:

Beach Club open daily
Cafe Seiche limited dining hours, call for dining hours
Farmhouse open Thursday 5-8pm
Mission Hill Coffee House open daily

WINTER GROCERIES:

Lori’s Store open daily, closed Sundays
Mission Hill Coffee House open daily

WINTER SHOPPING:

Madeline Island Candles open daily, closed Sundays
Madeline Island Yacht Club & Marina Store open daily
Mission Hill Coffee House open daily
Woods Hall Gift Shop open weekends at 11:00am