The Island is the southernmost limit of Loyalist Township, located between the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. Drivers can access the Island via the ferry dock in Millhaven. The ferry ride takes about 15 minutes and runs on the hour from the Island and the half hour from the mainland. When you arrive on the Island, a map showing the roads and points of interest greets you.

As you drive or cycle around the quiet island, you will see stone beaches, with stones polished by the waves of the water (southeast shore of the island), dramatic vistas, acres of pastureland and lots of sheep.  For avid hikers and birdwatchers, there is a bird sanctuary on the most southeasterly corner of the Island, as well as the famous “Owl Woods” between the North Shore and the South Shore on the east end of the island.

For more exciting activities, such as scuba diving, sailing, cycling and fishing visit the Island website at www.amherstisland.on.ca [1] The Island is also home to the WaterSide Summer Series, that hosts concerts by world-renowned musicians each summer at the historic St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. Other historic sights include the Neilson Store Museum, which is also the location of the Weasel and Easel gallery, and The Lodge at Stella Point.