Simcoe Island
About
Simcoe Island is an island in the Township of Frontenac Islands, Frontenac County, Ontario. It covers about 568.8 hectares (1,405.6 acres), with 15.8 km (9.8 mi) of shoreline, and rises to 86 m (281 ft) above sea level. It lies in Lake Ontario just off Wolfe Island, and a cable ferry links the two islands. The island was earlier called Isle de Foret and Gage Island.
The name was adopted officially on 7 February 1951.
Facts
| Location | Township of Frontenac Islands, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada |
|---|---|
| Where | I believe there are two residents on this island. — Dianna Bratina |
| Area | 568.81 ha (1,405.56 acres) |
| Shoreline | 15.82 km (9.83 mi) |
| Highest point | 86 m (281 ft) above sea level |
| Nearest places | Boat Channel, 1.2 km (0.7 mi) east Staley Point (of Wolffe Island), 1.4 km (0.8 mi) southeast Four Mile Point (of Simcoe Island), 1.6 km (1.0 mi) north |
| Nearest town | Point Pleasant, ONT, 5.7 km (3.5 mi) northwest |
| Coordinates | 44.16806, -76.52417 |
| Official name record | CGNDB FCOKY |
| Official name adopted | 1951-02-07 |
| Wikipedia | Simcoe Island |
Sources
- Canadian Geographical Names Database, Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Area and shoreline computed from map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
- Elevation: Natural Resources Canada. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
- Wikipedia: Simcoe Island