Where do you go to get some information about the Slate Islands and the North Shore area of Lake Superior?

I suggest that you do some research before deciding to take the leap so here are some links that should provide a good starting point.

Lake Superior - Lake Superior

Slate Islands - Slate Islands - some geological information Slates Geology.

The towns of Schreiber and Terrace Bay - Schreiber and Terrace Bay

There's a ghost town just east of Terrace Bay that you might want to visit while you are here. It's the town of Jackfish that was deserted in the early 60's. It makes a very interesting side trip and we've included some photos in the photo section.