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Categories: Canadian islands
Wolfe Island (Ontario)
Wolfe Island is an island located at the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River in Lake Ontario near Kingston, Ontario. It is the largest of the Thousand Islands. The island is part of Frontenac County, Ontario. Together with Howe Island , it forms the township of Frontenac Islands . The island is about 29 km long and roughly 2 km in width. The resident population is approximately 1200 people, but this number doubles during the summer months.
It can be reached by ferry from both Canada and the United States. The ferry from Kingston is free. The largest community on the island is Marysville .
Snowy Owls are frequently seen on the island during winter. It is also an important stopover location for migrating waterfowl in spring.
This island was named after British General James Wolfe.
Categories: Canadian islands
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