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Thanks for your
interest in Drummond Island an Island Paradise.
We welcome your visit, and we hope you come up
to enjoy the second
largest fresh water island in the United States.
- rugged scenic shoreline and lots of forested state land
- 76 miles of groomed snowmobile trails
- 65 miles of ORV trails on state land
- dozens of beautiful islands and inland lakes
- 2 golf courses
- 24 hour ferry service
- and much more.
Currently home to about 1000 people, Drummond
Island is a natural paradise. We have so
many available activities, interesting
things to do and see, it is very hard to get to
all of them during one season. Over
two-thirds of the island is state land, so there
is lots of access to the outdoors. Whether you
are just getting out into nature, or "out of a
rough", getting lulled to sleep by lapping
waves, or wiping the snow off your visor, we
keep visitors busy and coming back.
Fishing, Golf,
Snowmobiling, Hunting, Nature Touring, Boating,
Hiking, Mountain Biking, come on up and see why
the British were reluctant to give up our island
until 1823.
Things To Do
on Our Island:
 Camping
Information
Download a camping information brochure,
showing all camping & RV places.
Recreational Rentals are available from several
businesses on the island. See the rental
chart in PDF format for info.
Fishing information:
Points
of Interest
Two-thirds of the island is state owned. The
diverse topography ranges from cedar swamps to
rock ledges, prairie meadows to groves of
hardwoods, rocky shores to sandy beaches.
There's plenty of area for hiking, biking,
photography, bird watching, stargazing, hunting
and fishing, recreational vehicles and
exploring.
The
Drummond Island Historical Museum: Free
Admission
Located across the street from the Betsy
Seaman Memorial Park, on the way to the Yacht
Haven (on the Tourism Associations Directory
map). Hours are 1pm to 5pm, 7 days a week.
Memorial Day until mid-October. The former
museum collapsed under a heavy snow load. The
new museum is built of Drummond Island logs and
houses the contents of the former museum, most
of which were salvaged. These are the collection
of local historical items, including Native
American artifacts, old family portraits and
period furniture donated by year round and
summer residents. Artifacts from Fort Drummond,
which was occupied by the British and was, in
fact, the last British holding in the United
States, are also a part of the museum. The Fort
area itself has been private property since the
late 1800s. One of the chimneys from the Fort
was donated by Osborne Materials and has been
re-erected at the new museum. A complete layout
in miniature depicts the British fort, "Fort
Collier".
Big
Shoal Bay: Big Shoal is a beautiful sandy beach
on the southern edge of the island. A wonderful
place to come and relax, catch some rays, and go
for a swim. A must visit!
Drummond
Island Township Park: The Township Park is both
a campground and a public beach on the north
west portion of the island. On your way to the
Park, you can enjoy the Heritage Trail, a hiking
trail, created by the Island Heritage group.
Look for our local wildlife on the trail.
Drummond
Island Public Library:
Located at the back of the Drummond Island
Elementary School, on the Townline Rd. Hours are
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:30 to 3:30,
Thursday 3:00 to 8:00 pm. Closed Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday.
Free: Email hookup / FAX Service for a fee
 Detour
Reef Light Preservation Society:
Since 1847, a lighthouse has been located at
DeTour Passage at the northwestern head of Lake
Huron. Originally placed on shore at Point
DeTour, the light was moved off shore to DeTour
Reef in 1931. The light marks the mouth of the
St. Mary's River, which connects Lake Huron to
Lake Superior. It is well known to ship captains
and pleasure boaters who sail the upper Great
Lakes. For generations the light at DeTour
Passage has provided a beacon for those vessels
seeking the "Gateway to Superior." Guided tours
begin Summer 2005.
The
Ferry:
The Drummond Islander 4 is the shuttle that
takes cars across the channel. It holds
approximately 40 vehicles. The Drummond Islander
3 is smaller, but holds quite a load.
Maxton
Plains:
The Maxton Plains are located off Maxton Road
past the resorts. There are three signs . which
give you an overview of what you might see while
touring The Plains. The Plains are teaming with
flowers, animals, and all sorts of wildlife. Due
to the fragility of this globally rare natural
area, please stay on the roads or existing
trails. The soils are very thin and easily
disturbed. Please tread lightly.
Services on Drummond Island
Community
Services
There are many services available on Drummond
Island, medical and dental needs, as well as
other facilities, are available.
24
Hour Ambulance Service
The Drummond island Ambulance Corps is staffed
by trained and licensed volunteer personnel and
is available 24 hours a day. In a medical
emergency, dial "911"
Drummond
Island Medical Center
The Drummond Island Medical Center in the
Charles F. Thompson Building is a non-profit
health care facility located next to the
Drummond Island Elementary School. For over 30
years it has been serving the needs of island
residents needing general medical and dental
care. The practice consists of:
Donza Worden M.D.
General Medicine
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
9am - 2pm
and
Catherine Worden F.N.P.
Womens Health and General Medical
Tuesday's 2 - 6pm
Office phone number: 906-493-5221. Office
assistant is Pam Ellis; she is available during
above hours as well as Thursdays from 10 am-2
pm. For after hour emergencies Dr. Worden
can be reached at home: 493-6028 or call
Pam Ellis at 493-5585. The ambulance
service can be reached by dialing "911".
Gusfa
Dental Clinic, P.C.
James W. Gusfa D.D.S.
and
Steven J. Gusfa D.D.S.
of Gusfa Dental Clinic P.C. in Dearborn, MI will
be taking appointments at the Drummond Island
Medical Center in the Charles F. Thompson
Building. Call for an appointment:
1-877-212-0647
Days on Drummond Island are: Thursday And Friday
the first full week of the month and Thursdays
and Fridays of the 3rd full week of the month,
call 906-493-5310 for hours and/or
appointment.
Drummond
Island Family Health Care, P.C.
Christine C. Cordray, FNP-C MSN
Office hours Monday - Friday 9am
- 3pm
906 493-6644
After hours 906-493-
Full Service family practice with after hour
emergency service.
Electric
Drummond Island is serviced by Cloverland
Electric Cooperative. They can be reached at
1-800-562-4953 or 297-2521.
Ferry
To contact the Drummond Island Ferry. Call:
Cell: 906-235-3170
Fire
Department
The volunteer fire department is available 24
hours a day at "911"
Post
Office
Full postal service and daily mail delivery. The
Drummond Island Post Office is open from 8:30 am
to 1 pm, and 1:30 pm to 4 pm Monday through
Friday. Lobby open 24 hours a day for mail
pick up. Saturday window service 11:00 am -12:00
pm only. Mail leaves the Island Monday-Friday at
2:30 pm. Saturday at 1:00pm. Telephone 493-5226.
Police
& DNR To contact the local law officer,
dial "911" . If he is not at home, the
call automatically transfers to Sheriff's
Department in the Sault at no extra charge to
the caller. Or, contact the St. Ignace State
Police at 1-906-643-8383 or the Chippewa County
Sheriff's Department in Sault Ste. Marie at
1-906-635-6355 or 1-906-635-9111. The local DNR
number is 906-635-6161. If it is urgent business
contact the Sault field office at 1-906-635-5281
and they will radio an officer. RAP (Report All
Poaching) line is 1-800-292-7800.
Telephone
The Upper Peninsula Telephone Company business
office number is 1-906-639-2111.
Business Office: 800-950-8506
Repair Service: 800-950-8798 or
906-639-2110
United
States Customs
For information, call Dennis Bailey at 493-5232.
Service
Organizations and Clubs
A number of service and other organizations
exist on the Island. Many hold fund-raisers for
the benefit of the Island and plan activities
throughout the year. These are the Drummond
Island Lions Club, DI Homemakers, DI Snowmobile
Club, DI Tourism Association. DI Sportsman's
Club, DI Historical Society, Diggers Garden
Club, Island Heritage, Friends of Drummond
Island Library, Moose Lodge #2381 Boy Scouts,
The DeTour Area Schools (of which Drummond is a
part), the DI Township Board, DeTour Reef Light
Preservation Society (DRLPS), DI Ambulance
Corps, DI Arts & Crafts Club, DI Fire
Department, DI Medical Clinic Board, DI Post
Office, Eastern Upper Peninsula Fine Arts
Council (EUPFAC), DI Interservice Council,
Parent Volunteer Group of DI, Sr Citizens Lunch
through Community Action Agency, Take Off Pounds
Sensibly (TOPS) and the DI Laundry & Linen
Rental
Drummond
Island Tourism Association
The Visitors Information Center is now centrally
located at the 4 corners across from Sune's
Market (in the old Skandia building). Call:
906-493-5245 or 800-737-8666. If no
one is available to answer the call, an
answering machine will record the message and
the call will be returned. The DI Tourism
Association can be contacted by mail by writing:
Drummond Island Tourism Association, P O Box
200, Drummond Island, MI 49726. General
information can be obtained through these
methods. Brochures and maps are also available
through most businesses. Sporting Guide Maps are
$2 locally or $3 by mail.
Drummond
Island Churches
Five churches are available for worship
services: The Lighthouse Christian
Church - Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am.
Wednesday Mid-Week service 7 pm. The
Drummond Island Lutheran Church - Regular
services on Sundays at 10:30 am. Church
school is held on Wednesdays at the church at
3:30 pm. St. Florence Catholic
Church has Mass at 10am on Friday and the
Saturday evening Mass is at 4:30 pm. Drummond
Island Bible Fellowship - Sunday morning
service 9:30 am, meets at the
Drummond Island Elementary School. A
Sunday night Bible study, Monday night Women's
Bible study and Wednesday night Prayer meeting
are all held at 7:30 pm. For more
information call Charles Hine at 493-5499 or
Doug DeGood at 493-5517. Drummond
Island Baptist Church - Sunday Worship
Service 10 am and Sunday School 11 am at the
Drummond Island Township Hall.
Drummond
Island Historical Museum
Free Admission
906-493-5746
Curator: Audrey Moser
Located across the street from the Betsy Seaman
Memorial Park, on the way to the Yacht Haven (on
the Tourism Associations Directory map). Hours
are 1 pm to 5 pm, 7 days a week. Memorial Day
until mid-October. The new museum is now open.
The former museum collapsed several years ago
under a heavy snow load. The new museum is built
of Drummond Island logs and houses the contents
of the former museum, most of which were
salvaged. These are the collection of local
historical items, including Native American
artifacts, old family portraits and period
furniture donated by year round and summer
residents.
Artifacts from Fort Drummond, which was occupied
by the British and was, in fact, the last
British holding in the United States, are also a
part of the museum. The Fort area itself has
been private property since the late 1800s. One
of the chimneys from the Fort was donated by
Osborne Materials and has been re-erected at the
new museum.
Drummond
Island Public Library "Everyone Welcome"
906-493-5243
Located at the back of the Drummond Island
Elementary School, on the Townline Rd. Hours are
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm,
Thursday 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Closed
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. Free: Email
hookup / FAX Service for a fee
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