Wolfe Island (Ontario)
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| Waters | Lake Ontario | |
| Archipelago | Thousand Islands | |
| Geographical location | 44 ° 10 ′ N , 76 ° 24 ′ W | |
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| length | 28.9 km | |
| width | 9.6 km | |
| surface | 124 km² | |
| Residents | 1400 11 inhabitants / km² |
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| main place | Marysville | |
Wolfe Island is an island in the Canadian province of Ontario . It is located near Kingston at the outflow of Lake Ontario into the Saint Lawrence River and is the largest of the Thousand Islands with an area of 124 km² . Wolfe Island belongs to Frontenac County , together with Howe Island and Simcoe Island it forms the municipality Frontenac Islands . The largest town is Marysville. The island is named after the British general James Wolfe .
The island is about 29 km long, its width varies from a few hundred meters to 9 km. The population is around 1200. Since the island is a popular tourist destination, twice as many visitors can come in the summer months. Wolfe Island can be reached by ferry from Kingston or Cape Vincent in neighboring New York State .
Wolfe Island is a major resting place for migratory birds .