News — Mackinac Island

Spending the weekend at your family’s cabin and needing the perfect drink to make for summer vacation? Here are a couple recipes that we think you’ll love! LOVE IN THE CABIN (Recipe & Picture from beautifuleatsandthings.com)  3 oz. Pomegranate Juice 1.5 oz. Orange Juice 1.5 oz. Gin  Mix & Serve!  WATERMELON MOSCATO SLUSH (Recipe & Picture from https://www.thekitchenismyplayground.com/2013/06/watermelon-moscato-slush-summer-fun.html)  Ingredients: 6 c. watermelon cubes, seeds removed* 1/4 c. granulated sugar 1 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 c. Moscato {or other slightly sweet white wine} Additional Moscato for serving Directions: Blend watermelon until smooth. Pour the watermelon through a strainer, to...

It’s so fun to come to Mackinac Island and bike around the 8.2 M-185 loop. But have you ever ventured off the well-beaten path to find something inside the island? If you don’t know where to start, we have a bicycle loop that will help you see more of the inside of the island!  Start at Fort Mackinac and head up the hill there- if you have to walk your bike up the hill here, don’t feel bad, it’s very steep and most people have to take a breather on the way up.  As you continue up Garrison Road, you will...

Memorial Day was the unofficial start to summer on Mackinac Island! The weather is finally starting to be a little bit nicer, with sunny skies and puffy white clouds! We are excited to welcome in another great season on the island!  In anticipation of another great season on Mackinac Island, we asked our different employees what is on their Mackinac Island Summer Bucket List! Here are a few of their answers: Biking around the island 50 times! While this may seem daunting, for employees that are here full season (April - October) it’s doable, if you stay motivated!  Hiking every...

At Canvas and Paddle we are proud to partner with A State of Copper, handmade originals honoring our Great State and Great Lakes. The artwork is made on heavy gauge metal and framed in barn wood frames and each one is unique! The process in which to create a piece consists of 42 steps including various natural acids being combined and a crystal clear resin application once the desired look is achieved. This halts the possibility of further oxidation and protects the artwork for life.  A State of Copper has added beautiful copper coasters to their collection. These coasters feature...

There are a lot of exciting things going on at Canvas and Paddle as we jump into the 2019 season! We have unboxed a lot of new merchandise, reordered some classic favorites and dusted off the shelves in preparation!  Some new things to expect at Canvas and Paddle this season: Canvas and Paddle now carries Stormy Kromer clothing! This is a big new addition to the store and we are excited for you to stop in and see their clothing line. New this year is a custom Stormy Kromer cap that is Canvas and Paddle, Mackinac Island specific. We anticipate...