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Birchholme Island is situated in the Thousand Islands region on the Canadian side of the border, within the province of Ontario. This island lies within the municipality of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, part of Leeds and Grenville County. The geographic coordinates for Birchholme Island are approximately 44° 18′ 13″ N latitude and 76° 11′ 00″ W longitude, placing it within the expansive freshwater archipelago of the Thousand Islands located in the Saint Lawrence River.

The Thousand Islands region is renowned for its natural beauty, comprising over 1,800 islands that straddle the Canada–US border. This area is a popular destination for tourists, offering a mix of scenic landscapes, recreational activities, and historical landmarks. Birchholme Island, being part of this region, contributes to the rich tapestry of islands that make up this unique geographic area. The island resides within the “Two-Minute Box” demarcation of 44°20′ N by 76°10′ W, which is a method used to approximate its location in geographic surveys.

Island or Feature Name
Birchholme Island

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 18′ 13″ N – 76° 11′ 00″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^20′ x 76^10′

Location and description

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Leeds and Thousand Is.

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
94

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