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Situated at the northeast tip of Long Schooner Island, Vansittart Point lies within the picturesque Thousand Islands region along the Canada-US border. This point is part of Grenadier Island, which is located in the municipality of Leeds and the Thousand Islands, in the county of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada. The exact coordinates of Vansittart Point are 44° 25′ 30″ N and 75° 50′ 21″ W, placing it firmly within the scenic two-minute box of 44^26′ x 75^50′.

Vansittart Point shares its history and geography with Long Schooner, a name that reflects its informal or alternate identity. The area is characterized by its natural beauty and serves as a serene location for those exploring the Thousand Islands region. Grenadier Island itself is a notable destination within this archipelago, offering a glimpse into the unique landscape that defines this border region between Canada and the United States.

Island or Feature Name
Vansittart Point (of Grenadier Island)

Nationality
Canada

Centroid Lat/Long
44° 25′ 30″ N – 75° 50′ 21″ W

Two-Minute Box
44^26′ x 75^50′

Location and description
At the foot (northeast tip) of Long Schooner Island, itself a peninsula of Grenadier Island

Former, informal, or alternate names
see Long Schooner

Municipality
Leeds and Thousand Is.

County
Leeds and Grenville

Province / State

Ports?

Book refs

1000islands.co ID #
1275

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