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Bluff Island, also known by its alternate name “Taffeta,” is a geographic feature situated in the Canadian portion of the Thousand Islands region. This island is located within the boundaries of the municipality of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, in the county of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. The island’s coordinates are 44° 18′ 04″ N and 76° 10′ 07″ W, placing it in or near The Admiralty Group of islands.

The Thousand Islands region is a renowned archipelago consisting of over 1,800 islands straddling the Canada-United States border along the Saint Lawrence River. Bluff Island contributes to the scenic and ecologically diverse landscape for which this area is celebrated. The presence of alternate names such as “Taffeta” hints at a rich history or local significance, though specific historical details are not provided. The island’s positioning within this iconic region highlights its role as part of a larger natural and cultural tapestry that defines the Thousand Islands.

Island or Feature Name
Bluff Island

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 18′ 04″ N – 76° 10′ 07″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^20′ x 76^10′

Location and description
In or near The Admiralty Group

Former, informal, or alternate names
“Taffeta”

Municipality
Leeds and Thousand Is.

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
115

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