List of Lake Erie Islands
The Lake Erie Islands are a chain of archipelagic islands in Lake Erie. They include Kelleys Island, Pelee Island, the Bass Islands, and several others. The majority of these islands are under the sovereignty of Ohio in the United States. Pelee Island is the only major island administered by Ontario, while the smaller Middle Island is the southernmost point in Canada. Most islands that are large enough are popular tourist attractions with car ferries running from the mainland and between some islands and some small airports and numerous private marinas offering other ways to reach the islands. Combined with nearby Sandusky and Port Clinton, Ohio, the islands are part of the collective area known regionally as "Vacationland".[1]
Economy
Most of the islands remain financially stable via tourism. Grape growing and wineries were once the mainstay of the economy. Kelleys is heavily forested and has replaced them almost entirely, South Bass is more developed and still has a few large vineyards. Pelee is the only major island where vineyards remain popular. Limestone quarrying still occurs on Kellys Island; as well, there are a few hobby farms.
Residents
Most of the islands are headed by a small group of year-round residents. However, eager vacationers often raise the populations dramatically during the summer months, most notable on South Bass Island, which is the most tourist-friendly of the islands despite its small size.
Lake Erie islands
See also
References
- ↑ "Vacationland" history - Sandusky Library
- ↑ Land Area - Census.gov
- ↑ Land Area - Statcan.gc.ca
- ↑ Population - Middle Bass 2.org
- ↑ "Lake Erie Island Sites". Middle Bass on the Web. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
- ↑ "Catawba Island, the Great Peach Growing Center of Ohio" (PDF). Retrieved March 6, 2014.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Lake Erie Islands. |
- How many islands are there in Lake Erie?
- Explore the Lake Erie Islands: Self-guided Tours to Natural Wonders & Historic Tales (pdf) — A Guide to Nature and History along the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio Trail.
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