Strawberry Island (Lake Simcoe)

Strawberry Island is an island in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada. It is operated by the Roman Catholic Congregation of St. Basil as a place of retreat. On previous visits to Toronto, Pope John Paul II has stayed here.It is about a one-hour drive north of Toronto. The Basilians only use it during the summer holidays.

Coordinates: 44°33′10″N 79°20′14″W / 44.55281°N 79.33713°W / 44.55281; -79.33713

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