Of the several islands that make up Frontenac Islands, only three (Wolfe Island, Howe Island, and Simcoe Island ranked in descending order of year-round resident population) have substantial permanent resident populations, and regularly-scheduled or on-demand marine ferry service provides year-round vehicle and emergency services access to those islands.
The other islands are accessible only by private boat to privately-owned docks. Some of these islands have substantial numbers of homes and cottages, but are generally not populated during the winter months when ice build-up in Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River make boat access difficult or impossible.
Only Wolfe Island has a recognizable concentrated settlement: the village of Marysville, with around 400 inhabitants. The rest of the population is dispersed, mostly in lot groupings on or near the island shoreline, but with some housing found along the interior roads on either farm properties or on smaller non-farming lot severances.
In the nineteenth century, the islands had much larger populations. Small population clusters were also found in the Port Alexandria, Port Metcalf and Scotch Settlement areas, all on Wolfe Island. These communities are now no more than names on the map.
Note: There were no "villages" at Port Alexandria, Port Metcalf or the Scotch Settlement. The Scotch Settlement was a farming area encompassing approximately 3,000 acres which was settled in the 1820s by Scottish clansmen moving west from Glengarry county.[citation needed]
Community groups and organizations
There are several community groups and organizations in Frontenac Islands. On Wolfe Island, these include the Wolfe Island Business and Tourism Association (WIBTA), the Community Medical Clinic, and the Wolfe Island Historical Society.
In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Frontenac Islands had a population of 1,930 living in 903 of its 1,212 total private dwellings, a change of 9.7% from its 2016 population of 1,760. With a land area of 176.82 km2 (68.27 sq mi), it had a population density of 10.9/km2 (28.3/sq mi) in 2021.[3]
Canada census – Frontenac Islands community profile
^"Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, census divisions and census subdivisions (municipalities), Ontario". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
^"2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
^"2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2019-06-13.
^"2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
^"2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian Census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
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Frontenac Islands is a township located in Frontenac County Ontario Canada that encompasses a number of islands at the beginning of the Saint Lawrence River near the outlet of Lake Ontario including Arabella Bayfield Black Ant Garden Goose Hickory Horseshoe Howe Wolfe and Simcoe citation needed Frontenac IslandsTownship lower tier Township of Frontenac IslandsSatellite view of Frontenac Islands with Wolfe Island being the largestFrontenac IslandsCoordinates 44 12 N 76 23 W 44 200 N 76 383 W 44 200 76 383 Coordinates 44 12 N 76 23 W 44 200 N 76 383 W 44 200 76 383Country CanadaProvince OntarioCountyFrontenacIncorporated1998Government TypeTownship MayorJudith Anne Greenwood Speers Federal ridingKingston and the Islands Prov ridingKingston and the IslandsArea 1 Land175 04 km2 67 58 sq mi Population 2016 2 Total1 760 Density18 5 km2 48 sq mi Time zoneUTC 5 EST Summer DST UTC 4 EDT Postal CodeK0HArea code s 613 343Websitehttp www frontenacislands caWolfe Island Wind Farm The township was formed in 1998 when Howe Island Township and Wolfe Island Township were merged as part of the county s reorganization Contents 1 Communities 2 Community groups and organizations 3 Education 4 Demographics 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksCommunities EditOf the several islands that make up Frontenac Islands only three Wolfe Island Howe Island and Simcoe Island ranked in descending order of year round resident population have substantial permanent resident populations and regularly scheduled or on demand marine ferry service provides year round vehicle and emergency services access to those islands The other islands are accessible only by private boat to privately owned docks Some of these islands have substantial numbers of homes and cottages but are generally not populated during the winter months when ice build up in Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence River make boat access difficult or impossible Only Wolfe Island has a recognizable concentrated settlement the village of Marysville with around 400 inhabitants The rest of the population is dispersed mostly in lot groupings on or near the island shoreline but with some housing found along the interior roads on either farm properties or on smaller non farming lot severances In the nineteenth century the islands had much larger populations Small population clusters were also found in the Port Alexandria Port Metcalf and Scotch Settlement areas all on Wolfe Island These communities are now no more than names on the map Note There were no villages at Port Alexandria Port Metcalf or the Scotch Settlement The Scotch Settlement was a farming area encompassing approximately 3 000 acres which was settled in the 1820s by Scottish clansmen moving west from Glengarry county citation needed Community groups and organizations EditThere are several community groups and organizations in Frontenac Islands On Wolfe Island these include the Wolfe Island Business and Tourism Association WIBTA the Community Medical Clinic and the Wolfe Island Historical Society Education EditThe town along with Central Frontenac South Frontenac and North Frontenac sends students to schools part of the Limestone District School Board based in neighboring Kingston Demographics EditIn the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Frontenac Islands had a population of 1 930 living in 903 of its 1 212 total private dwellings a change of 9 7 from its 2016 population of 1 760 With a land area of 176 82 km2 68 27 sq mi it had a population density of 10 9 km2 28 3 sq mi in 2021 3 Canada census Frontenac Islands community profile 202120162011Population1 930 9 7 from 2016 1 760 5 6 from 2011 1 864 0 1 from 2006 Land area176 82 km2 68 27 sq mi 175 04 km2 67 58 sq mi 175 04 km2 67 58 sq mi Population density10 9 km2 28 sq mi 10 1 km2 26 sq mi 10 6 km2 27 sq mi Median age59 6 M 59 6 F 59 6 55 9 M 56 0 F 55 8 50 5 M 50 4 F 50 6 Total private dwellings9051 2731 256Median household income 80 512References 2021 4 2016 5 2011 6 earlier 7 8 According to the Canada 2006 Census 9 Mother tongue English as first language 93 6 French as first language 0 5 English and French as first language 0 Other as first language 5 9 Historical populationYearPop 19961 661 20011 638 1 4 20061 862 13 7 20111 864 0 1 20161 760 5 6 10 1 2 See also EditList of townships in OntarioReferences Edit a b Frontenac Islands Ontario Code 3510005 census profile 2011 Census of Population Statistics Canada Retrieved 2012 02 13 a b Census Profile 2016 Census Frontenac Islands Township Statistics Canada Retrieved June 13 2019 Population and dwelling counts Canada provinces and territories census divisions and census subdivisions municipalities Ontario Statistics Canada February 9 2022 Retrieved April 2 2022 2021 Community Profiles 2021 Canadian Census Statistics Canada February 4 2022 Retrieved 2022 04 27 2016 Community Profiles 2016 Canadian Census Statistics Canada August 12 2021 Retrieved 2019 06 13 2011 Community Profiles 2011 Canadian Census Statistics Canada March 21 2019 Retrieved 2012 02 13 2006 Community Profiles 2006 Canadian Census Statistics Canada August 20 2019 2001 Community Profiles 2001 Canadian Census Statistics Canada July 18 2021 Statistics Canada 2006 Census Frontenac Islands community profile Statistics Canada 1996 2001 2006 censusExternal links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Frontenac Islands amp oldid 1135680811, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
