St. Joseph Island
St. Joseph Island is a vibrant rural island community in the St. Marys River in northern Ontario, surrounded by the waters connecting Lake Huron and Lake Superior. Known for its rich history, agricultural traditions, forests, maple syrup production, and welcoming communities, 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 St. Joseph Island.
Quick facts
Population: 2,329 (2021 Census)
Total Area: 365 sq km (141 sq mi)
Lake: Huron
Distance to mainland: 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Country: Canada
Province: Ontario
District: Algoma
Townships: Township of St. Joseph
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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