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Amherst Island
Amherst Island
You have disembarked the ferry and driven the short distance to reach the four corners in Stella, Ontario. Behind you is the ferry from which you have just disembarked. Wich way do you go now? Is it left, right or straight ahead?
Choose right, and you head west down to Big Point. The Topsy Farms are located there. They are purveyors of wool products. Just before them you'll reach the Roman Catholic Cemetery and the R.C. church are located near the end of the road. To continue on your tour of Amherst Island, after you reach the end of Front Road, you will need to backtrack a bit and turn south at the Roman Catholic Church onto Emerald Forty Foot. Interesting name, yes?
As you traverse Amherst Island soutbound, you'll intersect the 2nd concession. Take a right, and then a left onto Art McGinn's Road if you'd like to visit Back Beach Park.
Or continue on down to the 3rd concession and a left turn to take you back towards the center of the island and more Amherst Island sites.
Amherst Island is pastoral. Big city excitement and problems are not to be found on this gentle island. Enjoy the tranquil views and the animals in the many farms you will pass as you drive (slowly please) along.
It's been a full afteroon and evening here on Amherst Island, what with the swimming and picnicking. The summer sun is setting to the northwest. It falls quickly behind the higher ground of the mainland, viewed in this photo looking across the North Channel, late one summer's day.
Getting To
Amherst Island
Amherst Island
From the #401 highway, take County Road #4 south right to Lake Ontario. Turn right on Highway #33, and the ferry landing is on your left just a klick or so along.
From Kingston, follow Bath Road westbound until it turns into the Loyalist Parkway (Highway #33) and head west until you pass County Road #4. Watch on your left for the ferry landing. And watch your speed. Much of this road is posted as 60 km/hr (about 40 mph), and it is patrolled regularly.
Interested in a visit to Amherst Island? Want to stay over? Ready to tune into Amherst Island's own radio station?
Much more information can be obtained here on the Amherst Island website.
