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 Excursion to Silver Islet
This excursion begins at Pier 3 at the Thunder Bay Marina aboard the motor yacht Stress Free. Travel out along sweeping vistas of the Sleeping Giant, past the Lions Head formation to Silver Islet where you will be treated to a delicious lunch at the famous General Store.
Enjoy a walk through this historic townsite and drop by the Sibley Cove Studio and Shop for one-of-a-kind artworks and treasures. Then, enjoy the picturesque scenery and wildlife on the return trip to Thunder Bay
6 Hour Silver Islet Excursion
Tuesdays: 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thursdays: 11:00 am to 4:30 pm
Includes: Cruise, Lunch in the Tea Room (Silver Islet General Store).
Minimum 6 Passengers - Max. 12.
Please board by 10:45 am.
Price
$99.50
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 Open water, with a variety scenic back drops paints the kind of picturesque background that is a photographer's dream. Aboard the motor yacht Stress Free, passengers have the opportunity to view the wonderful scenic vistas of Lake Superior.
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 Tours from Silver Islet
of the Lighthouse, Sleeping Giant, and Black Bay Peninsula
These tours run from Silver Islet and include a bus pickup and return from the Interpretive Centre at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Enjoy this 1 1/2 hour tour aboard the motor yacht Stress Free. Visit the Porphyry Lighthouse, tour the location of the historic Silver Islet silver mine, and view classic vistas of Sleeping Giant and Black Bay Peninsula. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Schedule:
Tuesdays: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Thurdsays: 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Limited Seating: Maximum of 12 Passengers
Please board by 12:45 pm.
Price $45 Adults, $25 Children (under age twelve)
A rich vein of pure silver was discovered on the island near the sleeping giant in 1868. From that day forward, Silver Islet quickly gained the reputation as "The Richest Silver Mine in the World". In 1870, the site was developed by Alexander H. Sibley's Silver Islet Mining Company which built wooden breakwaters around the island to hold back the lake's waves.
The homes originally built to house miners are now used as private summer cottages and the general store has been restored, and serves light meals in its tea-room. To learn more about Silver Islet visit Silver Islet Campers website.
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