About Gore Bay

The Town of Gore Bay is home to 900. It was incorporated in 1890 and can be found on the North Shore of Manitoulin Island, nestled between two splendid tree covered bluffs. Gore Bay is one of the larger communities, the judicial centre of Manitoulin Island and one of the island’s commercial centres.

Take a moment to watch the short welcome video below to learn more about the Town of Gore Bay.

History

Gore Bay was originally included with Gordon Township when Manitoulin Island was first surveyed in 1875. In 1889, Gore Bay became the judicial capital of Manitoulin Island. At that time the district courthouse, jail, and registry office were built. The courthouse and registry office still exist in the same location. The jail is now home to the museum. On April 7, 1890 Gore Bay became a town.