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Bear Point is a geographic feature located on Wolfe Island in the Thousand Islands region, which serves as a natural border between Canada and the United States. This promontory lies within Canadian territory, specifically in the Town of Frontenac Islands, Frontenac County, Ontario. Bear Point, positioned at 44° 05′ 44″ N latitude and 76° 26′ 33″ W longitude, marks the southwestern edge of Wolfe Island.

This location is significant as it, along with Tibbetts Point in the United States, marks the beginning of the St. Lawrence River. The Thousand Islands region is renowned for its scenic beauty and comprises numerous islands situated in the St. Lawrence River, which flows from Lake Ontario toward the Atlantic Ocean. Wolfe Island, where Bear Point is located, is the largest of these islands and is part of the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

Island or Feature Name
Bear Point (of Wolfe Island)

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 05′ 44″ N – 76° 26′ 33″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^06′ x 76^26′

Location and description
Southwestern promontory marks, along with Tibbetts Point (US), beginning of the St. Lawrence River

Former, informal, or alternate names

Municipality
Town of Frontenac Islan

County
Frontenac

Province / State
ONT

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
65

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