Manitowaning
| Manitowaning | |||
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| Location in Ontario | |||
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| Province : | Ontario | ||
| Coordinates : | 45 ° 45 ′ N , 81 ° 49 ′ W | ||
Manitowaning is a historic city on the island of Manitoulin . Accessible from Highway 6, it is 545 km (341 miles ) from Toronto , Canada . The city was founded in 1837 as the center of regional government and the central seat of educational institutions for locals.