St Ignace
is located in the heart of one of Michigan’s most visited tourist spots – the Straits of Mackinac. This small town is situated between Salt St. Marie and Mackinaw City along Interstate 75 near Mackinaw Island. It’s a town filled with history and charm, and is the third oldest city in the United States, founded by Father Maquette in 1671. St. Ignace offers shopping, restaurants and sightseeing along the shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. All types of water sports and beach activities are available, and lots of hiking opportunities, including Hiawatha Trail that spans almost the entire County of Mackinac. Play golf; enjoy fishing, hunting, biking or camping. If winter sports are your thing, St. Ignace has both downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, sledding and snowboarding. Step back in time as you take the ferry to beautiful Mackinaw Island, an island that is 80 percent State Park where cars are not allowed. Enjoy the Victorian architecture and visit the island’s shops, restaurants, art galleries and grand hotels of yesteryear. Other attractions near St. Ignace include the Mackinac Bridge, which is an engineering wonder that connects Michigan’s upper and lower peninsulas, fall color tours and the nearby Kewadin Shores Casino.
Surrounding areas: Mackinac Island, Michigan (4.8 mi), Mackinaw City, Michigan (5.9 mi), Carp Lake, Michigan (13.3 mi), Cheboygan, Michigan (19.5 mi), Les Cheneaux Islands, Michigan (20.4 mi), Cedarville, Michigan (20.5 mi), Mullett Lake, Michigan (25.0 mi)
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St Ignace Vacation Rentals
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St Ignace Weather & Climate
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Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula enjoys moderate summers and cold winters. For decades, visitors have been coming to this area to escape the summer heat and enjoy the cooling effect of the lake breezes. The Lakes affect all areas of the weather, and summers tend to be sunny as the cool water of the Lakes chill the air near the earth%u2019s surface, producing a stable atmosphere. In winter, the area becomes a wonderland of ice and snow, with an average of between 40-70 inches of snow, depending on location. Rainfall in upper Michigan is generally around 30 inches per year, with occasional thunderstorms in spring and summer. Autumn is sunny with mild days and cool nights %u2013 too cold for swimming, but just right for other activities such as fall color tours, antiquing, golfing, and exploring the lake-studded countryside.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
24°F |
12°F |
1.68 in. |
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| February |
26°F |
11°F |
1.01 in. |
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| March |
35°F |
20°F |
1.60 in. |
- |
| April |
46°F |
31°F |
2.00 in. |
- |
| May |
59°F |
42°F |
2.44 in. |
- |
| June |
69°F |
52°F |
2.51 in. |
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| July |
75°F |
59°F |
2.72 in. |
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| August |
74°F |
59°F |
2.58 in. |
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| September |
65°F |
51°F |
3.09 in. |
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| October |
53°F |
41°F |
2.89 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
31°F |
2.39 in. |
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| December |
30°F |
20°F |
1.62 in. |
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St Ignace Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Pellston Regional Of Emmet County airport (PLN) located about 20 miles south of St Ignace in Pellston, Michigan, the Chippewa County International airport (CIU) located approximately 29 miles northeast of St Ignace in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, Sault Ste Marie Municipal Sanderson Field (ANJ) located roughly 45 miles northeast of St Ignace in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, the Otsego County airport (GLR) located around 58 miles south of St Ignace in Gaylord, Michigan, the Antrim County airport (ACB) located about 64 miles southwest of St Ignace in Bellaire, Michigan, and finally the Schoolcraft County airport (ISQ) located approximately 69 miles west of St Ignace in Manistique, Michigan.
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St Ignace Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Wawashkamo Golf Club | Mackinac Island | MI | 5.9 mi. | | | Mackinaw Club | Carp Lake | MI | 12.2 mi. | | | Wilderness Golf Course | Carp Lake | MI | 12.3 mi. | | | Hessel Ridge Golf Course | Hessel | MI | 17.4 mi. | | | Cheboygan Golf & Country Club | Cheboygan | MI | 19.5 mi. | | | Les Cheneaux Club & Golf Link | Cedarville | MI | 20.5 mi. | | | Mullett Lake Country Club | Mullett Lake | MI | 23.4 mi. | | | Hidden River Golf & Casting Club | Brutus | MI | 26.1 mi. | | | Maple Ridge Golf Club | Brutus | MI | 26.1 mi. | | | Munoscong Golf Club | Pickford | MI | 26.4 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Nubs Nob | Harbor Springs | MI | 32.7 mi. | | | Boyne USA Resorts | Boyne Falls | MI | 49.1 mi. | | | Treetops Sylvan | Gaylord | MI | 58.0 mi. | | | Shanty Creek | Bellaire | MI | 65.6 mi. | | | Sugar Loaf Resort | Cedar | MI | 87.5 mi. | | | The Homestead Resort | Glen Arbor | MI | 90.7 mi. | | | Crystal Mountain | Thompsonville | MI | 110.4 mi. | | | Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort | Cadillac | MI | 116.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Straits State Park | | MI | 1.3 mi. | | | Mackinac Island State Park | | MI | 5.1 mi. | | | Fort Michilimackinac State Park | | MI | 5.9 mi. | | | Michilimackinac State Park | | MI | 5.9 mi. | | | Wilderness State Park | | MI | 12.6 mi. | | | Aloha State Park | | MI | 27.8 mi. | | | Burt Lake State Park | | MI | 33.2 mi. | | | De Tour State Park | | MI | 35.4 mi. | | | Onaway State Park | | MI | 38.5 mi. | | | Brimley State Park | | MI | 38.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Mackinac State Historic Parks | Mackinac Island | MI | 5.3 mi. | (History) |
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