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Meldrum Bay Inn

Manitoulin Island, CA   Offered for sale at 995,000 CAD
 

Meldrum Bay Inn, steeped in history and nestled at the western tip of Manitoulin Island, first opened its doors in 1876 when the Victoria Harbor Company constructed the building during the area's booming era as a logging and fishing hub.

Acquired by James McDonald in 1891 and leased (then purchased) by James Fitzpatrick, it was originally known as the Grand Manitoulin Hotel before eventually becoming the Meldrum Bay Hotel and later the Inn & Restaurant.

Over nearly 150 years, this storied establishment has hosted steamship travelers, loggers, fishermen, and now seasonal guests, maintaining its antique charm—inside and out—with antiques, memorabilia, and sweeping North Channel views.

As one of the oldest continuously operating inns on the island, it remains a central gathering place for both locals and visitors, offering a timeless retreat that bridges Manitoulin’s rugged past with its tranquil present.

Nestled in Meldrum Bay, a quiet and untouched village surrounded by nature, the setting is profoundly serene. Here, you’ll wake to birdsong, breathe in the fresh scent of lake air, and end your evenings with golden skies mirrored in calm waters. Life here moves to the rhythm of nature—not traffic lights.

Boaters, artists, writers, hikers, and travelers come here not just to visit—but to reconnect with themselves. Many return, year after year, drawn to the honest hospitality and peaceful energy that defines this place.

A turnkey Business

The inn includes a fully licensed and well-loved restaurant, where you can serve fresh, seasonal meals to guests on the wraparound veranda while hummingbirds dart past. The kitchen is ready. The rooms are ready. The business has a glowing reputation and loyal returning guests.

You can walk in, take the reins, and immediately begin both earning a living and living a life worth earning.

This is a Lifestyle Change Worth Making

This is not a high-speed hustle. This is about earning with grace, serving with heart, and living with presence. The Meldrum Bay Inn is ideal for anyone seeking:

• A complete lifestyle shift—out of the city and into peace

• A soulful business that aligns with slower, more intentional
living

• A meaningful way to connect with travelers and locals alike

• Ownership of a piece of Ontario’s history in one of its most
magical hidden corners

Come Home to What Matters

Owning the Meldrum Bay Inn & Restaurant is not just an investment—it’s a return to self.

A chance to build a business around beauty, community, and calm.

To create meals that people remember.

To offer rest in a place built for stillness.

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