Wolfe Island
The largest island in the Thousand Islands, reached by a free ferry from the city. Ideal for cycling past wind farms and reaching Big Sandy Bay's sand beach.
Wolfe Island is the largest island in the Thousand Islands. A free car ferry from downtown Kingston takes about 25 minutes to get there. The island has gentle farmland and country roads, which are perfect for cycling. The south shore has a wind farm, and Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area has rare sand dunes and a beach on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario. Reaching it requires a walk of about 1.5 kilometers, and advance booking is needed. Small island pubs and summer markets give the island a rustic charm. Ferry lines can be long on summer weekends.
Opening hours
Ferries run all day, multiple sailings (free)
Nearby sights
- Fort Henry National Historic Site
- Fort Frederick & Royal Military College
- Kingston City Hall & Market Square
- St. George's Cathedral
- Murney Tower
- Queen's University
- Agnes Etherington Art Centre
- Kingston Mills Locks