Wolfe Island (Ontario)

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Wolfe Island is an island located at the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River in Lake Ontario near Kingston, Ontario. It is the largest of the Thousand Islands. The island is part of Frontenac County, Ontario. Together with Howe Island and Simcoe Island, it forms the township of Frontenac Islands. The island is about 29 km long with its width varying from its widest around 9 km to a few hundred metres at some points. The resident population is approximately 1200 people, but this number can double or triple during the summer months.

It can be reached by ferry from both Canada and the United States. The ferry from Kingston is free. The largest community on the island is Marysville.

Snowy Owls are frequently seen on the island during winter. It is also an important stopover location for migrating waterfowl in spring.

This island was named after British General James Wolfe.