The following is alist of populated islands of theGreat Lakes and connecting rivers. The islands listed have a specified year-round population of over 50 residents.
Many islands are populartourist destinations, and experience a sharp population increase during peak travel seasons.
In 2017, the Great Lakes Island Coalition was founded, a group dedicated to representing the interests of Great Lakes island residents.[1] At an annualsummit, related issues of discussion include environmental issues facing the Great Lakes island inhabitants, such as water levels and quality,invasive species, and even government policy topics, such as nuclear water storage and shipment in the Great Lakes region.[2]
^ Part of the city ofToronto, this is one of the Toronto Islands, an archipelago inToronto Harbour. Unlike most of the archipelago, which is made up of parkland and amusement facilities, this island is residential.
^ At 70 square kilometers, the largest island wholly withinLake Ontario (Wolfe Island is larger, but the eastern end of the island is in theSt. Lawrence River). The island, which is served by a ferry out of Millhaven, is entirely rural, and is located inLoyalist Township,Lennox and Addington County.
^ The largest island in Lake Michigan and part of the Beaver Islandarchipelago of Michigan.[4] It lies about 32 miles (50 km) from the city ofCharlevoix on the mainland, and can be reached by air or boat. St. James is the name of the unincorporated community on the island.[5]
^ Part of the city ofNiagara Falls, New York, several miles upstream of thefalls themselves. Part of theLaSalle neighborhood, the island contains a mix of parkland and middle-class housing.
^ The largest of the Toronto Islands, an archipelago located inToronto'sharbour. Most of the island's residences and businesses were demolished beginning in 1955 in favor of parkland and other recreational facilities.[8]
^ Consists ofDrummond Township, Michigan.[9] The island lies along the Canada–US border, and is adjacent to Manitoulin Island.
^ Also known as Bkejwanong, it is the main part of Walpole Island 46Indian reserve. It neighbors the U.S. Harsens Island. It is accessible by bridge from the Canadian mainland and ferry from the U.S.
^ Located at the entrance to the Saint Lawrence River in Lake Ontario nearKingston, Ontario. The resident population is approximately 1400 people, but this number can double or triple during the summer months.[19]
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