Waupoos Island, Ontario
Waupoos Island is a community in Ontario, located within the municipality of Prince Edward County in the northwest quadrant of Prince Edward Bay.[1] A private ferry service across Smith Bay from the hamlet of Waupoos on the mainland is operated by a holiday camp on Waupoos Island. The island is a favored anchorage for experienced sailors familiar with the rocky shoals in the area.[2]
This island is home to Waupoos Island Sheep Farm is a notable agricultural establishment situated on Waupous Island, nestled within the serene waters of Lake Ontario Ontario, Canada. Renowned for its commitment to sustainable farming practices, the farm specializes in raising a variety of sheep breeds ideally suited to the island's climate and terrain. With a focus on animal welfare and environmental stewardship, Waupous Island Sheep Farm produces high-quality lamb, wool, and sheepskins, drawing visitors and admirers alike to experience its pastoral beauty and dedication to preserving the island's agricultural heritage.
43°59′17″N 76°58′55″W / 43.988°N 76.982°W
The nearest population centre to Waupoos Island is the town of Picton.
History
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Waupoos Island was historically known as Waupoose Island as recently as 1920.[3] Much of the limestone cladding on the former residence of Joseph William's youngest son Kew, the only original structure remaining at Kew Gardens in Toronto was obtained from the lake bottom at "Waupoose Island".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Waterway Guide: Prince Edward Bay. Accessed June 2020.
- ^ Cruising Canada: Waupoos Island and Smith's Bay. Canadian Hydrographic Chart 2064. Narrative revised 2003. Accessed June 2020.
- ^ Great Lakes Pilot. U.S. Lake Survey, 1916. Page 490. Accessed 3 June 2020.
- ^ Along the Shore: Rediscovering Toronto's Waterfront Heritage. By M. Jane Fairburn, ECW Press, 1 July 2013. Page 148. Accessed June 2020.
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