Loyalist, Township municipality in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada.
Loyalist is a township municipality in Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, combining mainland areas with Amherst Island in Lake Ontario. The territory includes several distinct communities such as Amherstview, Bath, and Odessa, each retaining its own character and identity.
The township was created in 1998 through the merger of three separate municipalities: Amherst Island Township, Ernestown Township, and Bath Village. This consolidation brought previously distinct territories under a single municipal administration.
The Bathouse Recording Studio in Bath operates as a professional music facility, while Amherst Island Radio CJAI 101.3 FM broadcasts from Stella.
A ferry provides regular connections between the mainland and Amherst Island throughout the year for both residents and visitors. Planning your route is important if you want to explore the island communities.
The township's emblem displays three triangles representing the merged communities, along with symbols reflecting early settlement history. These visual elements tell the story of how separate places were brought together.
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