Wolfe Island is a 'Globally significant' Bird Area
Wolfe Island is considered a ‘Globally Signifiant’ Important Bird Area. Wolfe Island's importance for many species of birds has been recognized by IBA Canada (Important Bird Areas of Canada website: http://www.bsc-eoc.org/iba/site.jsp?siteID=ON037). Canada's Important Bird Areas program is a science-based initiative to identify, conserve and monitor a network of sites that provide essential habitat for Canada's bird populations. There are field birds, shore birds, birds on the water, raptors, and more – well over 200 species of bird make their home here or pass through during their migrations.

CKenney: CEAR_04-04-4667_cumulative (see bird study reports on the links/documents section)

People love Wolfe Island
Wolfe Island is the largest of the world-renowned Thousand Islands located where Lake Ontario ends and the St. Lawrence River begins its flow to the Atlantic. Wolfe Island sits between Ontario and the United States and has panoramic views of the City of Kingston, Lake Ontario New York State and the St. Lawrence River. http://www.wolfeisland.com/mtarchives/000133.php

While many families have been here for generations, others have chosen to live on and visit Wolfe Island because of its unspoiled natural surroundings, peaceful atmosphere and community-mindedness. In the face of urban sprawl, it is reassuring to know there is one special place that still exists by maintaining its natural integrity.

Wolfe Island is a vibrant residential community located on a pristine rural landscape. Once mainly a farming community, today it boasts many entrepreneurial initiatives and area attractions that bring ferry loads of tourists each year. The Island just keeps growing!

Wolfe Island is flourishing
Over the past five years the residential community has increased 14% within the Frontenac Islands. People are choosing Wolfe Island as a  place of peaceful retirement, a spot to start an entrepreneurial initiative and a place to raise a family in a safe and healthy community.

There are many businesses supported on the island such as boat building/repair, massage therapy, cottage rentals, restaurants, golf courses, landscaping businesses, real estate, storage services, auto services, musicians, writers and artisans, fishing and hunting guides and lodges, bed and breakfasts, kennels and many other successful businesses.

Visitors flock to Wolfe Island for many reasons that are unique to the island:
•  They come to recharge in the peaceful, pastoral landscape and open sky

•  Horne’s Ferry travels between Wolfe Island, Ontario and Cape Vincent, New York - hornesferry.com

•  To trek to Big Sandy Bay, located on the southwest shore to enjoy its beautiful sand beach that boasts distinct eco-systems such as wetlands, woodlands and fragile sand dunes

•  Sailors and windsurfers recreate here because it is known as one of the best fresh water sailing areas in the world

•  To attend Island events held throughout the year such as The Chili Festival, Art in the Garden Tour, Wolfe Island Classic 5-10km run, Scene of the Crime Writer’s Festival, Annual Plowing Match, Fishing Derby and the Wolfe Island Music Festival just to name a few.