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Beaver Island is a place to slow down the pace of life. "Livin' on island time" is what we like to say. The island has a rich history to be discovered at the Mormon Print Shop Museum. Take your young companions to the Toy Museum (a wonder-filled nickel and dime store). Summer time brings many festivals, and celebrations. There is always something to do here.
GETTING AROUND BEAVER ISLAND - You may want to reserve a spot on the ferryboat for your own vehicle, to make a reservation call BIBCO (Beaver Island Boat Co.) 231.547.2311. There are vehicles to rent on the Island too, call Duffy's Car Rental 231.448.3132, they will have a vehicle waiting for you upon your arrival at the dock or one of the two airports. If you have any other questions about Beaver Island, a great wealth of information can be found on the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce website.
GETTING TO BEAVER ISLAND - Whether you arrive by plane or boat, your adventure begins with a picturesque journey! Charlevoix "the Beautiful" is the hub for transportation to the island. Arriving by ferryboat, by way of BIBCO, (Beaver Island Boat Co.)- expect the trip to takes a little over 2 hours for the 32 mile boat ride. Air service is provided by Fresh Air Aviation, and Island Airways. By air, the trip is a quick 20 minute flight.
Beaver Island is a place to slow down the pace of life. "Livin' on island time" is what we like to say. The island has a rich history to be discovered at the Mormon Print Shop Museum. Take your young companions to the Toy Museum (a wonder-filled nickel and dime store). Summer time brings many festivals, and celebrations. There is always something to do here.
GETTING AROUND BEAVER ISLAND - You may want to reserve a spot on the ferryboat for your own vehicle, to make a reservation call BIBCO (Beaver Island Boat Co.) 231.547.2311. There are vehicles to rent on the Island too, call Duffy's Car Rental 231.448.3132, they will have a vehicle waiting for you upon your arrival at the dock or one of the two airports. If you have any other questions about Beaver Island, a great wealth of information can be found on the Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce website.
GETTING TO BEAVER ISLAND - Whether you arrive by plane or boat, your adventure begins with a picturesque journey! Charlevoix "the Beautiful" is the hub for transportation to the island. Arriving by ferryboat, by way of BIBCO, (Beaver Island Boat Co.)- expect the trip to takes a little over 2 hours for the 32 mile boat ride. Air service is provided by Fresh Air Aviation, and Island Airways. By air, the trip is a quick 20 minute flight.