Benson’s Rift
About
Benson's Rift is a river channel in the Township of Front of Yonge, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario. It is also known as Landon's Rift. Canada's geographical names database records a name decision for Bensons Rift dated 22 January 1968.
Tour boats once ran down Benson’s Rift, around the foot of Trois Isle and up through Hell’s Gate into the Lost Channel.
Facts
| Location | Township of Front of Yonge, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Landon's Rift |
| Nearest places | Rabbit Island, 62 m (0.04 mi) north Constance Island, 393 m (0.24 mi) northeast Georgina Island, 514 m (0.32 mi) north |
| Nearest town | Darlingside, ONT, 1.6 km (1.0 mi) northeast |
| Coordinates | 44.35631, -75.98350 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FAHFN |
| Official name adopted | 1968-01-22 |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Thousand Islands Life: River Memories