Amherst Island
Amherst Island is a rural island community in Lake Ontario, located west of Kingston near the entrance to the St. Lawrence River. Known for its pastoral landscapes, agricultural heritage, historic communities, abundant birdlife, and strong connection to the surrounding waters, the island offers a distinctive Great Lakes way of life. This page brings together resources to help residents, visitors, and others explore local services, transportation, organizations, history, and opportunities to connect with life on Amherst Island.
The comprehensive Amherst Island website is a production of the Amherst Island Community Alliance, a community organization that works to strengthen island life by connecting residents, supporting local initiatives, sharing information, and advocating for the needs and interests of the Amherst Island community.
Quick facts
Population: 435 (2021 data)
Total Area: 70 sq km (27 sq mi)
Lake: Ontario
Distance to mainland: 3.8 km
Country: Canada
State: Ontario
County: Lennox and Addington
Townships: Loyalist Township
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Great Lakes Islands Navigator
The Great Lakes Islands Navigator is a physical print and electronic document publication that provides single-page layout information and graphics on each island in a concise, easy-to-read format. It's a great way to share information about islands. Navigator pages can be easily downloaded to print at home and/or publish online.
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Contact Philip Rice, Communications Specialist, to submit changes, corrections, and suggestions for the resource directory. price@stewardshipnetwork.org