Howe Island, River island in Thousand Islands, Ontario, Canada.
Located in Lake Ontario east of Kingston, Howe Island stretches 13 kilometers in length and spans 5 kilometers in width, covering 31 square kilometers.
The island received its current name in 1792 through a proclamation by Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe, honoring William Howe, 5th Viscount Howe.
The population includes 602 permanent residents who maintain a mixed community of farmers and seasonal cottage dwellers centered around St. Philomena's Roman Catholic Church.
Two ferry services link the island to mainland Ontario: a county-operated ferry from Pitts Ferry and a township-operated foot ferry from Gananoque.
The northern section features granite terrain characteristic of the Laurentian Shield, while the southern portion contains level surfaces of sedimentary limestone deposits.
Location: Ontario
Part of: Thousand Islands
GPS coordinates: 44.27030,-76.28360
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:12
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