The following links may assist you to find additional information about Amherst Island’s history and enjoy your visit to the Island:
Amherst Island Women’s Institute – Dry Stone Wall Restoration Project
The Back Kitchen – the Island’s volunteer driven cafe at 5660 Front Road open in July and August. Light meals, snacks, and ice cream.
The Beacon – back issues contain considerable information about Island history and family trees
Birding
Secrets of the Snowy Owl – Baltimore on Amherst Island – National Public Radio
Cemeteries
Cemetery Records – Island cemeteries include Pentland, Glenwood and St. Bartholomew’s
CJAI 92.1 FM – Amherst Island’s community radio station
Dry Stone Canada – information about dry stone walling and stone carving courses on Amherst Island
Foot Flats Farm – accommodation in the Goodman House or Emerald House
Genealogy – information about Wolfe, Howe, and Amherst Island Genealogy
Lennox and Addington Geocaching
Lodge on Amherst Island – accommodation, occasional art shows, and workshops
Loyalist Township – owner of the Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre
Music Festivals – Amherst Island is a place that entertains in an enchanting environment – Significant music festivals are held every year on Amherst Island with musicians from across the country performing
Waterside Summer Series held at historic St Paul’s Presbyterian Church.
Ontario Historic Plaque – Home of Daniel Fowler, one of Canada’s best know water colourists, a private residence at 14005 Front Road, Stella ON K0H 2S0
Early notable artworks painted from 1875-1890, by Amherst Island resident Daniel Fowler depict locations on the Island that can still be seen today – little has changed. Also see the Dictionary of Canadian Biography entry about Daniel Fowler at:
Poplar Dell Bed and Breakfast 3190 Front Rd, Stella (613) 389-2012
Topsy Farms – sheep shearing and lamb visits in season and a Wool Shed which sells fine wool and wool products
What’s On – Amherst Island – a community calendar of events maintained by St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church