Cartwright Point (of Canadiuan mainland)
About
Cartwright Point is a cape and neighbourhood in the City of Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, a promontory east of Deadman Bay that flanks it along with Point Henry. It lies on the St. Lawrence River in the former Pittsburgh Township, and Cedar Island is off its southern tip.
It is named for the Cartwright family, who owned the land and leased it out on 100-year terms.
Facts
| Location | City of Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | Promontory east of Deadman Bay, flanking it along with Point Henry, near Kingston, ONT |
| Nearest places | Whiskey Island, 344 m (0.21 mi) southwest Deadman Bay (of Canadian mainland), 538 m (0.33 mi) west Cedar Island, 612 m (0.38 mi) southwest |
| Nearest town | Fort Henry Heights, ONT, 786 m (0.49 mi) north |
| Coordinates | 44.23098, -76.44742 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FAPEQ |
| Official name adopted | 1951-01-17 |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Wikipedia: Cartwright Point, Ontario