Gore Bay Medical Centre

Gore Bay, ON

 

Gore Bay and Western Manitoulin provide an exceptional environment for physicians seeking a fulfilling career and an extraordinary lifestyle. Situated on the picturesque shores of the North Channel, Gore Bay is a vibrant community offering a collaborative medical team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in rural healthcare.

 

Beyond work, the area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with stunning landscapes, hiking trails, and waterfront activities like fishing and sailing. Western Manitoulin is rich in cultural heritage and community spirit, featuring welcoming neighbourhoods,unique shops, and charming local events. With its blend of professional opportunity and personal tranquility, Gore Bay and Western Manitoulin is the perfect place to live, work, and thrive.

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!

Demographics

 

  • Population: Gore Bay 810 people | Approximately 2,780 in Western Manitoulin
  • Languages: English | French | Ojibwe
  • Indigenous & Metis Population: 10.8%
  • Marital Status: 54.5% married or common law | 45.5% single
  • Average Household Income: $65,500
  • Highest Level of Education: 94.2% OSSD | 7.9% Apprenticeship | 34.9% College | 12.8% University
  • Employment: 54.8% full time employment | 45.2% part-time employment
  • Transportation: Hwy 540 | Gore Bay-Manitoulin Airport | Gore Bay Marina
  • Average House Price: $307,531 (December 2024)

 

Community Dynamics

 

Industries

  • Trades
  • Transport & Equipment
  • Operators,
  • Sales & Service
  • Business
  • Finance & Administration
  • Natural & Applied Sciences

 

Major Employers: 

  • Manitoulin Transport
  • Manitoulin Lodge
  • Valumart
  • Gore Bay Child Care
  • Rainbow District School Board
  • Town of Gore Bay
  • BMO
  • Trades

 

Education:

  • Charles C.McLean Public School
  • St. Joseph’s Anishnabek School 

 

Library: 

  • Gore Bay Public Library

 

Museum:

  • Gore Bay & Western Manitoulin Museum & Cultural Centre
  • Purvis Marina Museum
  • Old Mill Heritage Centre

 

Service Clubs:

  • Gore Bay Rotary Club
    Gore Bay Western Manitoulin Lions Club

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!

Recreation

 

Recreation Facilities:

  • Gore Bay Arena
  • Manitoulin Golf
  • Gore Bay Harbour Centre
  • Gore Bay Fitness Centre

 

Parks: 

  • Smith Park
  • Harold Noble Memorial Park
  • Hindeman Memorial Park
  • Fish Point Park
  • Renie Noble Nature Trail,
  • Lodge Trail Picnic Area,
  • Gore Bay Boardwalk
  • Misery Bay Provincial Park
  • Queen Mum Provincial Park
  • Gore Bay Recreation Park  

 

Recreation:

  • Hockey
  • Curling
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Baseball
  • Fitness Center
  • Cycling

 

Walking/Hiking/Snowshoeing Trails:

  • Noble Nature Trail
  • Gore Bay Boardwalk Trail
  • Lodge Trail
  • Ice Lake Trail to Nowhere
  • Ravenswing Garden Trails
  • Kagawong Town Tour
  • Bridal Veil Falls
  • NimkeeTrail
  • Sunrise Bay
  • Lake Wolsey Nature Reserve
  • Billings Connection Trail

 

Golf:

  • Manitoulin Golf & Clubhouse

 

Beaches:

  • Gore Bay Beach
  • Kagawong Village Beach
  • Maple Ridge Sandy Beach
  • Julia Bay Beach 

 

Major Events:

  • Harbour Days
  • Gore Bay Summer Theatre
  • Santa Claus Parade
  • Canada Day

 

Annual Events:

  • Fishing Derbies
  • Golf Tournaments
  • Baseball Tournaments
  • Winter Carnivals
  • Summer Markets
  • Annual Occasion Events

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!

Healthcare

 

Gore Bay Medical Centre and Manitoulin Lodge are both located within Gore Bay.

 

Areas Serviced - Western Manitoulin Island
  • Gore Bay
  • Kagawong
  • Burpee/Mills
  • Silver Water
  • Zhiibaahaasing
  • Sheshegwaning
  • Meldrum Bay

 

Long-Term Care Home
  • 64 bed nursing home (Manitoulin Lodge)

 

Clinic Details
  • Primary Family Medicine Care (both office-based and house calls)
  • Basic Laboratory Services
  • Diagnostic X-Rays
  • Minor Emergency Care
  • Minor Surgery
  • Ontario Telehealth Network (OTN) Telemedicine Services
  • Family Medicine Outreach Clinics serving the Sheshegwaning and Zhiibaahaasing First Nations

 

Physician Allocation:

5

 

Clinic Hours:

Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

 

Catchment Size: 

2,500

 

Primary Care Model Clinic:

RNPGA2

 

RIO:

78

 

Teaching:

Accepting learners and residents in family medicine

 

Housing:

Needs-based housing solutions available for NOSM students and healthcare professionals

 

Collegial Supports:

Mentorship opportunities are available and support is provided when required

 

 

Parking

 

There is no cost to park at either the Mindemoya or Little Current sites of Manitoulin Health Centre.

 

Manitoulin Health Centre welcomes visitors from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily

 

  • In consideration of other resting patients and care requirements, visitors are limited to two visitors per patients at one time.
  • Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and be supervised at all times.
  • Visiting patients in the Emergency Department (ED) is determined by the ED staff.
  • Please check with the nursing staff to discuss visiting options for special care areas such as Labour and Delivery and the Hospice Suite.
  • If patients require additional rest or are undergoing a procedure, visiting may be restricted.
  • If you see signage outside a patient’s room indicating that precautions must be taken, please speak to a nurse before entering the room. This is to protect both you and the patient.

 

These visiting guidelines are intended to provide our patients with privacy and the time that they need to rest and to heal, and to help us reduce the risk of infection.

 

The main entrance at both sites will be locked between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

 

Visitor restrictions will continue to be implemented in specific circumstances such as an outbreak or emergency situations.

 

Barrier free washrooms are available for your use in the main corridors at each site.

 

It is important to clean your hands before and after visiting. Please use the hand sanitizer solution provided in hallways, patient rooms and main entrances.

 

MHC is a scent aware facility. Please limit the use of scents prior to visiting as some staff, patients, and visitors are sensitive to scents.

 

We look forward to your visit!