Welcome to Amherst Island
Amherst Island is located in Lake Ontario west of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The island is part of Loyalist Township in Lennox and Addington County. Amherst Island is located about 3 kilometres (2ย mi) offshore from the rest of Loyalist Township and access to the island is by way of the Frontenac II ferry from Millhaven.
The main population centre on the island is the village of Stella, which is the where the ferry lands on the island side. Harrowsmith Country Lifeย declared the island’s local hamlet, Stella, as one of the “prettiest towns in Canada”.
Points of Interest Map
Click on any of the points of interest on the map above to learn more about the business or location it represents. The map above is broken down into businesses, geographic areas of interest, etc. The map is printable through Google Maps, and paper copies are available at many locations on the Island.
Happy ๐ช day! Weโre so close to Friday! Start your weekend off right by ordering BK Fish and Chips! ๐๐๐
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Happy moment.
#dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram
#womenwhofarm #work
#workingfromhome #farmerlife #womensupportingwomen #amherstisland #island #toronto #kingston #montreal #ottawa #canada #shepherd #yarn #knittersofinstagram #flockbase #shepherdess #sheep #knitting #canadianshepherd #shoplocal #growstronger #kubotaseason #shoplocal
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Picked this girl up today to drive her to a different group of sheep on an ATV.
Iโm pretty sure sheโs bigger than I am, and she feels just about as heavy.
Sheโs a cuddly, silly, wiggly dog, and she keeps her sheep safe.
Boudicca is a good dog. ๐๐
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kaylifergramsby topsyfarms
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#womenwhofarm #work
#workingfromhome #farmerlife #womensupportingwomen #amherstisland #island #toronto #kingston #montreal #ottawa #canada #shepherd #yarn #knittersofinstagram #flockbase #shepherdess #sheep #knitting #canadianshepherd #shoplocal #growstronger #kubotaseason #shoplocal
I love the juxtaposition of man made objects and nature, and this piece reflects that esthetic. This scene is referenced from a photo taken on Amherst Island by sjcoatesimages
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#amherstisland #watercolourlandscape #windturbines #landscapepainting #landscapesofinstagram #watercoloursofinstagram #canadianartdaily #cre8tivestorm #ontariolandscape #contemporaryhomedecor #contemporarywatercolour #ygkartist #ygkart #watercolour
Guys I just bought my first set of proper oil pastels and Iโm never going back. Of course I had to draw one of my favourite places on Lake Ontario๐
#oilpastels #sennelier #pasteldrawing #drawing #landscape #landscapeart #lakeontario #ygk #ygkartists #kingston_ontario #amherstisland #ontario sennelier1887
Well there it is. My Christmas present in action. Making a huge difference to this downwind leg off #amherstisland heading towards Kingston, Ontario. Making downwind sailing fun again. #cs36t #cs36 #sailing #lakeontario #gennaker #northsails
Itโs a good day for a Stella Bay! โ๏ธโ๏ธโ๏ธ
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Whatโs a Stella Bay, you ask? Itโs a BK burger topped with onion rings, pulled pork, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions.
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#backkitchen #amherstisland #eatlocal #supportlocal #ygk #loyalisttownship #lennoxandaddington #bathontario #SEOntario #kingston #ygkeats
You will love experiencing dusk botlhouse. The air is currently heavy with the fragrance of lilacs, mama deer and their babies graze in the front yard and Lake Ontario is smooth as glass.
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#youshouldstayhere
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#lakeretreat
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Sunset magic in three acts.
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This little series of sunset photos is from last Wednesday. But I just canโt get it out of my head.
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It shows the difference mere minutes can make. Itโs proof of how fleeting beauty can be. How precious each moment can be.
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I am in awe of how much the same spot of sky can change. How photos taken from the same place on different days can have such variety.
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But this takes it a step further.
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These are three photos taken within the same hour. At the following times:
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8:28
8:59
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Itโs a reminder that you have to be present to notice these changes. Not just in a mindfulness wayโif Iโm not outside or looking out the window, I donโt get to see this.
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I practically live outside all summer.
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Iโm so grateful for that for so many reasons. Noticing a magical, ever-changing sunset each evening is just part of it. But itโs a big part. And it has a big impact.
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It reminds me to stick around, to notice, to pause, to breathe, andโabove allโto be grateful.
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#sundown #sunset #sunsetphotography #summer #summervibes #sundownsundown #yellow #orange #pink #pastoral #farm #countrylife #mindfulness #presence #grateful #gratitude #amherstisland #islandlife #islandliving #lakeside #lakesideliving
Ferry + beach = fun!
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#psiquiatria #canada #drfabianogomes #amherstisland #lakeontario
Stopped at #amherstisland last night and recently joined the #kingstonfieldnaturalists so I thought I would check out the reserve they have on the east end of the island. This place is a buzz with Tree Swallows and they are like taking a picture of a mosquito they are fast, small and super cool. I took a bunch of shots, played with multiple focus and even tried manual settings for some shots...eventually two tree swallows decided to battle it out in the air. I have some shots of this but nothing I like enuf to share but as part of that little flight battle I caught this one ready to go back in to battle. They as I understand it do this because of territory near nesting sites. Real pleased to be part of KFN and thankful for all the good things they do. #treeswallow #birds #flight #ygk #kfn
This morningโs Toasted Coconut Cream Donuts are so sweet even the bees love them! ๐ฅฅ๐ค๐๐บ
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#backkitchen #amherstisland #eatlocal #supportlocal #ygk #loyalisttownship #lennoxandaddington #bathontario #SEOntario #kingston #ygkeats #donuts #toastedcoconutcreamdonut #donutsforbreakfast
I sing, you sing, we all sing for ONION RINGS! ๐ง
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It was a green visit dot kind of evening on my walk yesterday.
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I love when these little green auras show up in my photosโespecially when they align with a day Iโve been feeling Tylerโs presence around me more than usual.
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The sun dog in the first photo is an added bonus. They are seen as a sign of abundance or good luck.
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They also mean rain is on the way. And as much as I struggle when we have too many rainy days in a row, we definitely need some rain.
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As I write this, the first drops are starting to fall. I hope for the sake of the land, the lakes, and the farmers that we get a good, soaking rain.
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Wishing you a peaceful Friday, my friends, with the thing you need most today coming in abundance.
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#sundog #visitdot #greenaura #sunset #amherstisland #islandlife #islandliving #abundance #rainontheway #rainyday #clouds #happyfriday #peace #goodluck #greenery #green #verdant #sundown
Topsy In The News (ReWilding)
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May 22/ 2021
Elliot Ferguson
The ankle high grass around them waved in the wind as they talked about their plans to cordon off a 20-meter wide, 1-kilometer-long strip along the edge of the pasture to provide habitat to the island's wildlife.
"Rewilding for us will be establishing nature corridors, double fenced to keep the livestock from getting in, so this will be for the exclusive use of nature"
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Want to read the rest? There is a link in the Topsy IG bio โคด๏ธ
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Thank you for helping us tell the story of this project
We are so grateful to everyone who has helped
Thank you for the likes, shares, and comments - together we can make "ReWilding" a household word
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#miniforest #rewild #treeplanting
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Blossoms at dusk and the sweet aroma of late spring in the air.
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Walking under these flowering trees is its own little adventure. The scents are intoxicating and filled with memories. And little bursts of hope.
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Itโs no surprise to me that late spring is when everyone gets โtwitterpatedโ. Love is literally in the air.
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I hope you get time to stop and smell the flowers today. Time for a deep inhale and a long, slow exhale.
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Time to just exist for a moment.
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#stopandsmelltheroses #blossoms #blooms #spring #latespring #hope #love #twitterpated #sunset #dusk #amherstisland #sundown #clouds #romance
Sittinโ, waitinโ, wishinโ it was Friday so you could order a Banquet Burger? Pre-order online now and weโll have it hot and ready for you! ๐๐๐๐๐
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This is your mid-week reminder that Pulled Pork Poutine exists and that you can order it at The Back Kitchen.
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Also, get your Fish Fryday orders in!
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#backkitchen #amherstisland #eatlocal #supportlocal #ygk #loyalisttownship #lennoxandaddington #bathontario #SEOntario #kingston #ygkeats
No light pollution means #botlhouse is the perfect place for you to capture the #supermoon and be dazzled by a sky full of stars ๐ซ
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#youshouldstayhere
#ontariocottagerentals
#lakeretreat
#exploreontario
#amherstisland
Can you guess what kind of donut weโll be making this Saturday? ๐๐ผ๐โ๏ธ๐ป
Also, donโt forget to get your Fish Fryday orders in!
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#backkitchen #amherstisland #eatlocal #supportlocal #ygk #loyalisttownship #lennoxandaddington #bathontario #SEOntario #kingston #ygkeats