Round Island Passage

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Photo by: Jenifer Selwa

Established: 1948
Constructed: 1948
Active Beacon: No
Federal Ownership: No
Accessible to Public: No
Accessible for Climbing: No
Museum on Site: No

The Round Island Passage Light sits out on the breakwater from Mackinac Island. When it was built in 1947, the Round Island Lighthouse was no longer needed. Painted white with red trim, this beacon features a silhouette near the top of Chief Petoskey.

Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry offers a three hour scenic easttward cruise, which takes passengers past Round Island Light, Round Island Passage Light, Bois Blanc Light, oe Reef, Fourteen Foot Shoal and Cheboygan Crib Light. Cruises include close-in viewing opportunities, although weather concerns can often dictate which can be visited. On board narration is provided by the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association and/or Great Lakes Lighthouse Museum. A portion of the proceeds will go toward their preservation efforts. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heart-breaking, but always fascinating, the colorful anecdotes, stories, and legends surrounding these marvelous icons will amaze and captivate.

Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry: 800-828-6157
Mackinaw Area Tourist Bureau: 800-666-0160
West Michigan Tourist Association: 800-442-2084
Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association: 313-436-9150

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WMTA · 3665 28th St. SE Suite B · Grand Rapids, MI 49512 · 800-442-2084
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