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.
Here’s where it all begins!
We are taking this charming cottage and turning it into a one-of-a-kind custom home. Here’s a glimpse of the current home, followed by blueprints of what’s to come.
We’re keeping the character while adding fresh, custom features in a monochromatic colour palette that reflects the owners’s dream home, impeccable taste and style.
Excited to share this journey with you- stay tuned as this project unfolds.
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Historic Fowler House on Amherst Island is For Sale 🏡
Step into a world of timeless charm at the iconic Fowler House, one of the oldest homes on Amherst Island. Built in 1850 by the renowned artist Daniel Fowler, it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of island history steeped in character and surrounded by natural beauty.
This home holds a special place in the heart of our team—Lorna fondly remembers attending the most magical Christmas parties here, and she still can`t believe this extraordinary property is on the market. Nestled on 12.9 acres of pristine land with 483 feet of waterfront, this historic gem perfectly blends history and modern comfort. The property features a cozy and inviting main house with four bedrooms, a bright artist’s studio, and a sturdy barn, making it the ideal retreat for anyone seeking peace and inspiration.
Whether you’re drawn to its rich history, breathtaking views, or the artistic energy flowing through its walls, the Fowler House is a treasure waiting for the right owner to continue its story.
✨ If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a historic home with modern updates, now’s your chance to live on beautiful Amherst Island!
Don`t miss your opportunity to experience true island living in a home that offers tranquillity and adventure.
Got questions? Contact us at 📞 (343) 989-1550 or (613) 389-1005
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A group of keen participants joined Scott s.a.ystone
and myself to tackle this drystonecanada historic wall restoration and came out of the workshop with an appreciation of the craft and a buzz to learn more!
I hope to see you all again next year on this serene island full of cool dry stone walls!
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Hoof Tracks
Our Kayleigh provides a wide range of agriculture services focused on but not limited to sheep.
A few years ago, Topsy cofounder Ian was standing beside Kay in the shearing barn:
"There`s no way you could do that job" says Ian "it`s way too difficult."
At Ian`s end of life ceremony, Kay said "he knew exactly what to say to motivate me to try."
Shearing is one of the services Kay`s business hoof.tracks now offers.
Please send Kay a message if you have obstinate ovines needing expert attention.
Kayleigh says that: "lambing season is unlike anything I’d ever experienced prior to life on the farm.
It is a season of intense emotions; happiness, sadness, despair, anticipation, and pride are sometimes all felt in the span of a few minutes."
Lambing requires vigilant shepherds: "identify potential problems and address them in time to save the lives of animals we care about."
Vigilance can be exhausting.
Kay has learned that: "in all the intensity and urgency of life on the farm, it is a real comfort to have such an incredible partner. Kyle and I make a good team."
Topsy has not done a good job in capturing the work of the shepherd team.
So much of what they do goes undocumented and unacknowledged.
To solve this shortfall in storytelling, we`ve reached out to the stlawrencecollege marketing department to see if one or more students would like to do a placement here with the specific goal of shadowing the shepherds.
There are so many stories that we would love to tell you - dog rescues, emergency surgeries, nursing a lamb back to health only to have it killed by a predator.
Everyday there is life and death drama.
Topsy Farms is making a commitment to do a better job sharing those tales.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Thank you for choosing Canadian wool.
Thank you for helping us to keep the farmland as a farm.
📷 theprimonemo
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The Potager, our productive, fenced in 50x100” edible garden has never been this productive, thanks to more rain than ever before, and the addition of well rotted sheep manure from the barn we were able to save out by our gallery, circa 1870. Also, more time devoted to weeding and harvesting and processing. For the harvest season I will be posting less, but we are still enthusiastically running the gallery on Saturdays& Sundays, 1-4 right through until Christmas. #amherstisland #rosslandgardensamherstisland #potagergarden #kitchengarden #permaculture #organicgardening #zone6a #companionplanting #homesteading #gardendesign #harvestseason
Had a great day exploring the dry stone works on Amherst Island with drystonewaller and drystone_wall_sollutions.
Thanks for the hospitality if these two stone wizards and drystonecanada. Many beautiful old walls to explore and enjoy. Inspired.
#drystonewalling #drystone #amherstisland #ontario
New Listing 🟠
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Step back in time on Amherst Island with this charming century home, cherished by the same family for generations and now ready for new memories.
Nestled on a picturesque 4.2-acre lot with rolling terrain and breathtaking waterfront views, it’s the perfect place for kids to explore the great outdoors from the moment they step off the school bus until sunset 🌅
While the home needs some TLC to restore its former grandeur, this is an incredible opportunity for a lucky family to make their mark at 10 Front Road!
Asking price: $649,900
MLS®#:40646836
📲 jeaston11 | (613) 530-0968 | jeaston@revelrealty.ca
#newlisting #stella #stellaontario #loyalist #amherst #amherstisland #yourteamkingston #revelrealty
Happy National Wildlife Day
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