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Schooner Point graces the southeast of Grenadier Island within the picturesque Thousand Islands region along the Canada-US border. This peaceful peninsula is part of Leeds and the Thousand Islands municipality in Ontario, Canada, nestled in the county of Leeds and Grenville. Its coordinates place it at a latitude of 44° 25′ 25″ N and a longitude of 75° 50′ 26″ W, within the two-minute box of 44^26′ x 75^50′.

Once known as “Vansittart” until 1962, Schooner Point holds a historical charm that reflects the rich fabric of the area’s past. The Thousand Islands region, renowned for its natural beauty and diverse ecosystem, provides a picturesque backdrop to this serene location. Though sparsely detailed, Schooner Point’s enduring presence in this iconic region highlights its role in the tapestry of the Thousand Islands’ geography and history.

Island or Feature Name
Schooner, Long, Island

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 25′ 25″ N – 75° 50′ 26″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^26′ x 75^50′

Location and description
A peninsula on the southeast of Grenadier Island call “Schooner Point,” with its easter

Former, informal, or alternate names
called “Vansittart” until 1962

Municipality
Leeds and Thousand Is.

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs
Malo 3: 131

1000islands.co ID #
1056

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