Welcome to Amherst Island

Amherst Island is a close-knit community located at the east end of Lake Ontario, 15 minutes west of Kingston in Loyalist Township (part of Lennox and Addington County). Whether you’re a long-time resident, newcomer, or just visiting, we’re delighted to have you here.

Amherst Island is a place where natural beauty meets rich history, and where neighbours come together to create a vibrant and supportive community. This website is designed to be your go-to resource for all things Amherst Island, offering a wealth of information and services tailored to the needs of visitors and residents.

Explore the site to learn more about the unique charm of Amherst Island, discover ways to get involved, and access the resources you need. We are proud of our island and the strong community spirit that defines us, and we invite you to dive in and experience all that Amherst Island has to offer.

This page is offered and maintained by the Amherst Island Community Alliance.

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.

Yesterday was the 2nd Amherst Island Winter Festival and we had fun at breakfast, the car rally, and pub night (sorry no photos - we were busy volunteering!). Thanks to all of the organizers - we had a great time! #amherstisland #ygkrealtor #lynnandlorna ...

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Please join us for our grand opening!

Sponsored by Zeiss, with free giveaways and prizes.

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Off the bow of the ferry going to Amherst Island were several bald eagles accessing the open water created by the ferry. This one had stolen a gull’s catch mid air and then alighted on the ice. The movement of the ferry caused the eagle to take flight again. Quite a spectacular scene! #amherstisland #birdphotography #ontarionature #ontariobirds ...

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Simpler times. (Just came across this old photo) #frontenacii #amherstisland ...

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‘Twisted Sisters’ blown glass, wood, 2025, NFS #artglass #glasssculpture #amherstisland #canadianartdaily #watershedmagazine naturallylennoxaddington ...

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Buffleheads

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Mallard and Gadwall swimming in the ice.

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