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WOLFE ISLANDER IIIFerry between Kingston and Wolfe Island
The Wolfe Islander III is free for all passengers and it takes about 20 minutes to cross.
The Wolfe Islander lands at the Marysville Dock (the "summer dock") from spring to fall, and lands at the Dawson Point Dock (the "winter dock") through the winter.
613.548.7227 // frontenacislands.ca
WELCOME TO WOLFE ISLANDWolfe Island is the slow and easy kind of place where you can’t help but live in the moment. Walking turns to strolling, eating turns to savouring, chatting turns to conversing.
Your quality time goes up as the clock slows down... welcome to island time!
Walk on. Wait less. Relax more.Wolfe Island is just steps away from downtown Kingston. Leave your car in the city and take the free 20 minute Wolfe Island ferry by foot or bike.
BIG SANDY BAY BUSCatch the FREE bus to Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area!
Every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday during July and August, a bus will transport visitors from Marysville to Big Sandy Bay.
Big Sandy Bay is about 10km from the ferry dock in Marysville, a distance that usually requires a car, and waiting in a long ferry line-up. Now you can leave your car behind in Kingston and walk on the ferry, even if you’re headed to Big Sandy Bay.
See details on the next page.
PARKING LOTS IN KINGSTONThere are many parking options in downtown Kingston. Here are the two most convenient lots for parking while you visit Wolfe Island:
Frontenac Lot: King Street Drury Lot: Queen Street at Wellington
Payment Required: Monday—Saturday, 9:30am to 5:30pm
Hourly Rate: $1.50 Leon’s Centre event parking: $6
Maximum Time: All day
*Google City of Kingston Parking Lots and Garages for more options.
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HonkMobile lets you pay for parking with your phone in most downtown municipal lots. You can also top-up your parking remotely as well. Which is handy when you find an island-side patio that makes you want to skip a ferry or two.
HORNE’S FERRYFerry between Wolfe Island, Alexandria Point and Cape Vincent, New York
Horne’s Ferry costs $18 per motorized vehicle, $3 per cyclist, and $2 per pedestrian. It takes about 10 minutes to cross and it operates from spring to fall.
See hferry.com for schedule and more information. Be prepared to show travel documents. Proof of citizenship is required.
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MARYSVILLEAbout 100 steps from the Wolfe Island ferry is Main Street, where all the village’s shops and eateries are clustered. Only a ten minute walk from one end to the other, Marysville is the ideal place to relax without a vehicle. Park your car in Kingston and don’t worry about the ferry line-up. Just stroll over to the dock when you see the Wolfe Islander III pulling in, grab a seat on the top deck, and enjoy the free cruise portion of your Wolfe Island experience.
Walk on. Wait less. Relax more.
Fargo’s General Store
Serendipity Shop
Ferry Dock
Café Tenango
Wolfe Island Bakery
Wolfe Island Pub & Pizzeria
Wolfe Island Grill
General Wolfe Inn
Fishtale Shop
Public Swimming Dock
Wolfe Island Boat Club
Wolfies on the Water Cycle Wolfe Island
The Blue Moose B&B
Old House Museum
Wolfe Island United Church
Community Garden
Community Centre & Playground
Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
To - Big Sandy Bay - Corn Maze - Horne’s Ferry
To - Shanti Yoga Retreat - Wolfe Island Spring Craft Brewery
Trinity Church Public Library
Visitor Information Centre
Town Hall
Wolfe Island GalleryWolfe Island Craft Shop
Big Sandy Bay BusCatch the bus at Town Hall. From the ferry dock, turn right onto Main Street and walk past Fargo’s General Store. You will find Town Hall just across the street.
The bus only runs on weekends and holidays in July and August. See VisitWolfeIsland.ca for the shuttle schedule, which is subject to change without notice.
The bus is free, but remember to bring cash for your entry into Big Sandy Bay (see FrontenacIslands.ca). The Big Sandy Bay bus is a standard school bus that is not wheel-chair accessible, does not allow pets, and does not have a bicycle rack. Riders are welcome to bring strollers, wagons, and coolers only if you can get them onto the bus yourself. The driver cannot help load or unload these items.
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Cycling RoutesRED ROUTE: THE FOOT // 58KMPrevailing winds, roads through rural landscapes challenge the seasoned cyclist.
YELLOW ROUTE: THE HEAD // 18KMCycle along the shore of Lake Ontario through serene pastoral and wooded landscape with great birding opportunities.
BLUE ROUTE: BUTTON BAY // 28KMRolling farmland, wetlands, rural architecture.
GREEN ROUTEThe extension into the Big Sandy Bay parking lot. It’s a 1.3km walk to beach from here. Bikes are not permitted on path to waterfront.
CYCLE WOLFE ISLANDWhether you’re focused on training or out for a leisurely ride, Wolfe Island offers mostly traffic-free roads with lots of great waterfront views.
GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL WOLFE ISLAND ROUTE // 40KMThe Great Lakes Waterfront Trail travels 3000 km through over 140 communities along the Great Lakes. This loop highlights some of the great views and experiences of Lake Ontario that Wolfe Island has to offer—WaterfrontTrail.org
Riverfront Golf Course
Horne’s Ferry to Cape Vincent, NY
Christ Church Anglican
Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area
Shanti Yoga Retreat
Corn Maze
Wind Turbine Info Kiosk
Simcoe Island Ferry
Nine Mile PointLighthouse
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Restaurants & FoodCAFÉ TENANGOSpecialty coffee, tea, iced drinks, homemade ice cream and smoothies.
519.378.6169
FARGO’S GENERAL STOREFull service grocery store with deli, LCBO and Beer Store.
Mon–Fri: 6am–7pm Sat: 7am–7pm Sun: 8am–4pm
613.385.2323
GENERAL WOLFE INNDining room and waterfront patio. Reserve for the dining room. Seasonal and daily docking at the marina.
613.385.2611
WOLFE ISLAND BAKERYBread, sandwiches, pastries and snacks.
Mon–Sat: 6am–6pm Sun: 6am–5pm
613.385.1021 // wolfeislandbakery.com
WOLFE ISLAND PUB & PIZZERIAEat in or take out.
Mon–Thurs: 7am–7:30/8:30pm Fri–Sat: 7/8am–10pm Sun: 8am–7:30pm
613.385.1234 // thewipp.ca
WOLFE ISLAND GRILLFood, live music, and licensed waterside summer patio. Try beer from Wolfe Island Spring Craft Brewery here. Free docking for customers.
Mon–Fri: 11am–11pm/midnight Sat–Sun: 10am–11pm/midnight Brunch on Sat, Sun and holidays, 10am–3pm
613.385.1515 // wolfeislandgrill.ca
Local ProductsAvailable at Fargo’s General Store.
Beeline Honey 613.385.2544
Case De Ruiter—Black Angus Beef 613.385.2006
Henderson Jams & Jellies 613.544.4144
Okee’s Farm Organic Produce Specialty Food 613.385.2102
RhiCreations Available at Fishtale Shop
Stephanie DeBruin Handmade Soaps Available at Fargo’s and the Wolfe Island Gallery
Sugar Woods Maple Syrup 613.385.2088
RecreationBIG SANDY BAY CONSERVATION AREAA 1.3km walking trail through an environmentally sensitive area to a sandy waterfront. Located 10km from Marysville off Reed’s Bay Road.
See website for entrance rates.
Open June–September, 9am–6pm Cash or cheque only.
frontenacislands.ca
CYCLE WOLFE ISLANDBicycles for rent. Adult bikes only. Rentals include helmet and lock.
Cash only.
613.385.2240 // [email protected]
FROST WALKSLearn about Marysville’s colourful past with historical walking tours. Located at the ferry dock near the Welcome Sign.
Walks last approximately 1 hour each.
dhyanibf.wixsite.com/frostwalks
OLD HOUSE MUSEUMThe Tiner LaRush House, one of the oldest on Wolfe Island.
Open weekends. Donations welcome.
wolfeislandhistoricalsociety.org
TOURIST INFORMATION CENTREPublic washrooms open 24 hours. Open 9am–5pm, 7 days/week in summer.
613.385.2332
RIVERFRONT GOLF COURSEPar 35, 9-hole course, open design with full view of the St. Lawrence River.
613.385.9978 // wolfeislandriverfrontgolf.com
WHITE’S RIDESHorse carriage service for all occasions and horse drawn wagon tours of Wolfe Island, by appointment.
Contact Rick: 613.888.0672 whitesrides.ca
ATM MACHINESFargo’s General Store & Wolfe Island Grill
Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area
Wolfe Island Grill
Open year round Open seasonally
Open year round Open seasonally
WOLFE ISLAND BOAT CLUBSailing, rowing, kid’s camps, canoe and kayak rentals. Hours are weather-permitting and subject to change.
Mon–Wed: 1:30–8pm Sat: 10:30am–3:30pm
wolfeislandboatclub.ca [email protected]
WOLFE ISLAND CORN MAZEOpen Early August—Mid November 10am till dusk (call after 7pm).
613.385.1998 // wolfeisland.com/maze
WOLFE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARYTues & Thur: 2–5pm / 6–8pm Fri (July–August only): 2–5pm Sat: 10am–1pm
613.385.2112
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AccommodationsBLUE HORIZONS B&BVictorian-style farm home on lakeside setting, private outside entrance to your second storey balcony and en suite.
Call Margaret and Grant: 613.385.2900 bbcanada.com/bluehorizon
BLUE MOOSE BED & BREAKFAST18th Century home filled with historic charm and modern amenities overlooking the St. Lawrence River, a short walk from the ferry dock.
613.530.5228 bluemoosebandb.com
CHANNEL VIEW COTTAGESelf-contained 3 bedrooms apartment in a new home on the Bateau Channel. Rental rates by the night or by the week.
Call Liz: 613.985.2601
GENERAL WOLFE INN10 rooms and 2 apartments. All air conditioned.
613.385.2611
SHANTI RETREATA retreat centre offering mid-week and weekend retreat stays.
613.777.0247 // shantiretreat.ca
THE WILLOWS COTTAGE3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Enjoy 250ft of private shoreline. Weekly or weekend rentals.
Call Gail or Ed: 613.385.2365
Fishtale Shop
Arts, Crafts & ShoppingFISHTALE SHOP1245 Main Street, around the corner on St. Lawrence Street
A unique assortment of housewares, apparel and accessories. Something for everyone!
Mon–Sat: 11am–6pm Sun: 12–5pm
fishtaleshop.com
WOLFE ISLAND GALLERYA community-run exhibition space housing fine art and creations by artists and artisans from the Frontenac Islands.
Thurs–Mon: 11am–5pm Tues–Wed: by appt only
wolfeislandgallery.weebly.com [email protected]
WOLFE ISLAND CRAFT SHOPOpen 10am–4pm, 7 days a week from end of June to Labour Day. Cash only.
Call Geneva: 613.385.2377
SERENDIPITY SHOPA lovely shop of fine things: gifts, souvenirs, body products, and more.
Wed–Sun: 11am–6pm
serendipitywolfeisland.com
Historic BuildingsWolfe Island is rich with history, and these beautifully constructed buildings beckon to be photographed. Please be considerate of the grounds when you visit. See maps on the previous pages for locations.
» Christ Church Anglican
» Wolfe Island United Church
» Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church
» Trinity Anglican Church
TOWN HALLErected in 1859, Town Hall is a National Historic Site.
Municipal permits and helpful information for cottagers.
613.385.2216
WOLFE ISLAND GARDEN PARTYJune 10–16
A weekend of music, agriculture, and art. Check the Wolfe Island Record’s Facebook page for event lineup, guest speakers, and workshops.
WOLFE ISLAND ROUND UPJune 29–30
This Jackpot Ranch Sorting event hosts riders from all over Ontario and Québec.
Cota’s Catering on site all weekend. Free admission.
Facebook: @wolfeislandroundup
BARRETT BAY REGATTAAugust 18
Sail, canoe, kayak, SUP, or row. There is an event for everyone. Bring your own boat or pre-register to use one of ours.
Visit wolfeislandboatclub.ca for details and to register—[email protected]
Photo: Matt Forsyth
WOLFE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVALAugust 9–10
This grass roots Music Festival that takes place each year. Find the Wolfe Island Music Festival Facebook page for line-up announcements.
WolfeIslandMusicFestival.com
WOLFE ISLAND CLASSICJuly 7
The Wolfe Island Classic has long been a favourite of the eastern Ontario running community. 5k and 10k road races. See wolfeisland.com for details and registration.
Open year round Open seasonally
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Sea Horne’s Ferry Wolfe Islander III (see page 2 for details)