Wolfe Island, located directly opposite the City of Kingston, forms a natural boundary between Canadian and United States shores, at the entrance to the St. Lawrence River. The island is some twenty miles in length and ranges from one to seven miles in breadth; a fertile Island of over 30,000 acres in area. It is the largest of the famed “Thousand Islands”. It divides the St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario and has the Canal Channel on the south. It might well be called the gateway to the Seaway.
Recent to Wolfe Island is the addition of wind turbines scattered across the island used to harness wind power rolling off the surrounding large bodies of water. There are over 80 wind turbines which transmit power from the island to the mainland in Kingston via a cable which lies on the bed of Lake Ontario. The wind farm benefits local residents due to the added income opportunities as well as the exceptional views created for the islands of the Township as well as the mainland to the north and south.
***NOTICE*** The Wolfe Island Ferry is presently docking at the north terminus of Rd 7051, a busy road, 4km NE of Marysville. There is no cycling infrastructure on Rd 7051. The ferry is expected to dock at this location until at least Spring, 2024.
Trail Attributes
Distance: 40km. Mostly on paved and unpaved rural roads.
Sandy Bay Conservation Area– great beach and shoreline hike
Several great restaurants.
Great weekend get away or day trip when staying in Kingston.
Protecting. Connecting. Celebrating. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River.
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust is a registered charity. Charitable Registration Number: 86767 9821 RR0001
