DeTour Village is located at the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is surrounded by views of the great waters, the St. Mary’s River, Drummond Island, DeTour Passage and Lake Huron. Enjoy views of 1000-foot freighters, the WGLPA pilot boat in operation, fishing, snowmobiling, rocky & sandy beaches and nature trails.
The resort is located in the village next to DeTour’s 80 slip DNR Marina. Just a short walk gets you to the ice cream shop, numerous restaurants, gourmet coffee shop, groceries, antique, crafts and gift shops, sporting goods including fishing supplies, and also local watering holes. Other properties are on the water and located in or just a short drive from town. See our new Great Waters inspired, self-guided itineraries on our things-to-do page, and come to visit DeTour, a cute little waterfront town with a bunch of friendly people. We are known for our Freighter views, great salmon fishing, walleye fishing, herring fishing and our quiet friendly village.
So, come visit our little town at the eastern end of the U.P. Lots of people go to Drummond Island, but nobody seems to have been to DeTour, which is impossible if you drive here. That's fine, our Village is cute, the people are friendly, we have an awesome marina. There is lots of snowmobile access, great shops, restaurants and services. We have excellent water views, waterfront gardens, parks and beaches. You can fish, boat, snowmobile, or just relax and watch passing Freighters, enjoy a stroll to quaint shops with an ice-cream cone or gourmet Coffee. You don't need to wait in the ferry line-up, to enjoy the Eastern Upper Peninsula.
Separated from the Lower Peninsula by the Straits of Mackinac, the Upper Peninsula (or simply, the “U.P.”) is characterized by dense forests and rugged lakeshores. Bordered by Northern Wisconsin, Southern Ontario, and three of the Great Lakes, the Upper Peninsula makes up almost one-third of Michigan’s land mass. Steep highlands in the western portion of the peninsula give way to flatter lands of the Great Lakes Plain in the east.
Marquette is the largest city on the Upper Peninsula, and is a major port on Lake Superior for shipping center for iron ore. The city is also home to Northern Michigan University. Sault Ste. Marie is Michigan’s oldest city, and is separated by its twin city of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario by the waters of the St. Mary’s River. The Soo Locks, which allow ships to pass between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, are located here.
The Eastern Upper Peninsula is surrounded by water, and has always been an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Kayaking and hiking the rugged shoreline, fishing the bays for perch, walleye and pike, or the lakes for King and Coho, or hunting the large tracts of State land for big rack bucks and fowl. Want to get away but have a need for culture? The EUP Fine Arts Council www.eupfac.org is very active in DeTour and the surrounding area. They present 3 to 5 events per year ranging from plays to choir concerts and homespun village festivals. The DeTour Area Chamber of Commerce site provides information both current and historical of the area. www.detourvillage.com Up to date business contact information, government and EDC, information as well as fun locally sponsored events are on the website.
Whereas mining was once the predominant industry in the Upper Peninsula, tourism drives the economy of the region today, while low cost land (with generous tax incentives) is building the economy of the future. Several small specialty manufacturing companies (examples: ceramic surgical blades and printer cartridge refilling operations) have recently moved operations here. The want to take advantage of the low cost, yet desirable, housing availability, and recent interest in Bio-related energy is bringing forth a new interest the natural resources available in the Upper Peninsula. The unique geography and remote beauty of the U.P. bring in thousands of visitors from the Lower Peninsula and Wisconsin every year. With huge stretches of land and low population densities, the peninsula is a prime spot for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and hunting. Logging also remains a key business for the U.P. as well.
The state’s lakes and waterways provide ample opportunity for fishing and boating, and in the summer thousands flock to beaches and lake front resorts. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy 99 state parks and thousands of miles of hiking and bike trails. Hunting is a major pastime in Michigan, and peninsulas offer excellent opportunities to hunt big game, small game, waterfowl and upland game birds. Michigan is also a fantastic place for golfers, with over 900 golf courses (more than any other state) long summer hours and a persistent autumn season. All of the major professional sports leagues have a team that call Michigan home, and heated college rivalries keep sports fans entertained all year long.
Each winter Michigan transforms into a snow covered landscape ideal for winter sports. Michigan boasts some the Midwest’s best downhill skiing and snowboarding resorts, miles of cross-country and snowmobile trails and even the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum. All told, some 840 runs, and 40 terrain parks can be found within Michigan’s peninsulas.
Michigan also boasts world-class educational institutions, outstanding museums and extensive public libraries throughout the state. There are at least 7 symphony orchestras in the state, and many cities host individual concert seasons. Over 45 wineries can be found in Michigan, located in some of the most beautiful areas of the state.