WOLFE ISLAND Visitor Guide SUMMER 2019 VisitWolfeIsland.ca
From ISLANDWOLFE From KINGSTON
5:30 6:00 WOLFE ISLANDER III Barrett Bay Regatta 6:30 7:00 Ferry between Kingston and Wolfe Island 7:30 8:00 The Wolfe Islander III is free for all passengers and it takes about 8:30 9:00 20 minutes to cross. 9:30 10:00 WELCOME TO WOLFE ISLAND 10:30 11:30 The Wolfe Islander lands at the Marysville Dock (the "summer dock") from spring to fall, and lands at the Dawson Point Dock Wolfe Island is the slow and easy kind of place where you can’t help but live in the moment. 12:00 1:00 (the "winter dock") through the winter. Walking turns to strolling, eating turns to savouring, chatting turns to conversing. 1:30 2:00 Your quality time goes up as the clock slows down... welcome to island time! 2:30 3:00 613.548.7227 // frontenacislands.ca 3:30 4:00 4:30 5:00 Walk on. Wait less. Relax more. 5:30 6:00 HORNE’S FERRY Wolfe Island is just steps away from downtown Kingston. Leave your car in the city and take 6:30 7:00 the free 20 minute Wolfe Island ferry by foot or bike. 7:30 8:00 Ferry between Wolfe Island, Alexandria Point and 8:30 9:00 Cape Vincent, New York PARKING LOTS IN KINGSTON 9:30 10:00 Horne’s Ferry costs $18 per motorized vehicle, $3 per cyclist, 10:30 11:30 and $2 per pedestrian. It takes about 10 minutes to cross and it There are many parking options in downtown Kingston. W I G S . 12:00 1:00 operates from spring to fall. Here are the two most convenient lots for parking while you visit Wolfe Island: 1:30 2:00 See hferry.com for schedule and more information. Be prepared R
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BIG SANDY BAY BUS S Hourly Rate: $1.50 eon s Catch the FREE bus to Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area! Leon’s Centre event parking: $6 A Centre . Every Saturday, Sunday, and holiday during July and August, a bus Maximum Time: All day Frontenac will transport visitors from Marysville to Big Sandy Bay. ARI S . o W *Google City of Kingston Parking Lots and Garages Big Sandy Bay is about 10km from the ferry dock in Marysville, for more options. 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. Wolfe Island See details on the next page. Ferry 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 KINGSTON HARBOUR Big Sandy Bus handy when you find an island-side patio that makes you want to skip a ferry or two.
2 Wolfe Island Visitor Guide VisitWolfeIsland.ca 3 MARYSVILLE About 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. To - Shanti Yoga Retreat - Wolfe Island Spring Big Sandy Bay Bus Craft Brewery Catch the bus at Town Hall. From the ferry dock, turn right onto Main MAIN ST Street and walk past Fargo’s General Store. You will find Town Hall just across the street. The Blue Moose B&B Public Wolfe The bus only runs on weekends and holidays in July and August. Wolfies on Swimming Island the Water Cycle Wolfe Island See VisitWolfeIsland.ca for the shuttle schedule, which is subject to Dock Boat Club change without notice. BARRETT ST CROSS ST The bus is free, but remember to bring cash for your entry into Ferry Dock Old House General Wolfe Inn Big Sandy Bay (see FrontenacIslands.ca). The Big Sandy Bay bus is a Museum standard school bus that is not wheel-chair accessible, does not allow Wolfe Island Grill Fishtale Shop 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 Wolfe Island yourself. The driver cannot help load or unload these items. Pub & Pizzeria ST LAWRENCE ST Café Tenango VisitWolfeIsland.ca Wolfe Island Bakery Fargo’s General Store Public Washroom Picnic Area Visitor Information Centre VICTORIA ST Serendipity Shop Big Sandy Bay Bus LEANDER ST Town Hall
Wolfe Island Gallery CENTRE ST Wolfe Island Craft Shop Wolfe Island ELIZA ST MAIN ST United Church
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Community Centre & Playground HILLCREST ST To - Big Sandy Bay - Corn Maze - Horne’s Ferry Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church 4 5 CYCLE WOLFE ISLAND Whether you’re focused on training or out for a leisurely ride, Wolfe Island offers mostly traffic-free roads with lots of great waterfront views. IDA P R P I M CA F
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HIGHLAND RD YELLOW ROUTE: THE HEAD // 18KM Cycle along the shore of Lake Ontario through serene pastoral Big Sandy Bay and wooded landscape with great birding opportunities. Conservation Area
BIG SA D BLUE ROUTE: BUTTON BAY // 28KM BA Rolling farmland, wetlands, rural architecture. G P I GREEN ROUTE B AR P I The 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.
GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL WOLFE ISLAND ROUTE // 40KM The 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
6 7 Recreation BIG SANDY BAY CONSERVATION AREA A 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 Wolfe Island Grill CYCLE WOLFE ISLAND Bicycles for rent. Adult bikes only. Rentals include helmet and lock. Restaurants & Food Cash only. CAFÉ TENANGO WOLFE ISLAND GRILL 613.385.2240 // [email protected] Big Sandy Bay Conservation Area Specialty coffee, tea, iced drinks, homemade Food, live music, and licensed waterside ice cream and smoothies. summer patio. Try beer from Wolfe Island FROST WALKS 519.378.6169 Spring Craft Brewery here. Free docking for Learn about Marysville’s colourful past with WOLFE ISLAND BOAT CLUB customers. historical walking tours. Located at the ferry Sailing, rowing, kid’s camps, canoe and FARGO’S GENERAL STORE Mon–Fri: 11am–11pm/midnight dock near the Welcome Sign. kayak rentals. Hours are weather-permitting Full service grocery store with deli, Sat–Sun: 10am–11pm/midnight Walks last approximately 1 hour each. and subject to change. LCBO and Beer Store. Brunch on Sat, Sun and holidays, 10am–3pm dhyanibf.wixsite.com/frostwalks Mon–Wed: 1:30–8pm Mon–Fri: 6am–7pm 613.385.1515 // wolfeislandgrill.ca Sat: 10:30am–3:30pm Sat: 7am–7pm OLD HOUSE MUSEUM wolfeislandboatclub.ca Sun: 8am–4pm The Tiner LaRush House, one of the oldest [email protected] 613.385.2323 on Wolfe Island. Local Products Open weekends. Donations welcome. WOLFE ISLAND CORN MAZE GENERAL WOLFE INN Available at Fargo’s General Store. Open Early August—Mid November wolfeislandhistoricalsociety.org 10am till dusk (call after 7pm). Dining room and waterfront patio. Reserve Beeline Honey for the dining room. Seasonal and daily 613.385.2544 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 613.385.1998 // wolfeisland.com/maze docking at the marina. Case De Ruiter—Black Angus Beef Public washrooms open 24 hours. 613.385.2611 Open 9am–5pm, 7 days/week in summer. WOLFE ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY 613.385.2006 Tues & Thur: 2–5pm / 6–8pm 613.385.2332 WOLFE ISLAND BAKERY Henderson Jams & Jellies Fri (July–August only): 2–5pm Sat: 10am–1pm Bread, sandwiches, pastries and snacks. 613.544.4144 RIVERFRONT GOLF COURSE Mon–Sat: 6am–6pm Okee’s Farm Organic Produce Par 35, 9-hole course, open design with full 613.385.2112 Sun: 6am–5pm Specialty Food view of the St. Lawrence River. 613.385.1021 // wolfeislandbakery.com 613.385.2102 613.385.9978 // wolfeislandriverfrontgolf.com RhiCreations WOLFE ISLAND PUB & PIZZERIA Available at Fishtale Shop WHITE’S RIDES Eat in or take out. Horse carriage service for all occasions and Stephanie DeBruin Handmade Soaps Mon–Thurs: 7am–7:30/8:30pm horse drawn wagon tours of Wolfe Island, by Available at Fargo’s and the Wolfe Island Gallery Fri–Sat: 7/8am–10pm appointment. Sun: 8am–7:30pm Sugar Woods Maple Syrup Contact Rick: 613.888.0672 613.385.1234 // thewipp.ca 613.385.2088 whitesrides.ca Open year round Open seasonally
ATM MACHINES Open year round Open seasonally Fargo’s General Store & Wolfe Island Grill
8 Wolfe Island Visitor Guide VisitWolfeIsland.ca 9 Arts, Crafts & Shopping Events FISHTALE SHOP 1245 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 GARDEN PARTY WOLFE ISLAND ROUND UP Fishtale Shop WOLFE ISLAND GALLERY June 10–16 June 29–30 A community-run exhibition space housing fine art and creations by artists and artisans A weekend of music, agriculture, and art. This Jackpot Ranch Sorting event hosts riders Accommodations from the Frontenac Islands. Check the Wolfe Island Record’s Facebook from all over Ontario and Québec. page for event lineup, guest speakers, Thurs–Mon: 11am–5pm Cota’s Catering on site all weekend. BLUE HORIZONS B&B and workshops. Free admission. Victorian-style farm home on lakeside Tues–Wed: by appt only setting, private outside entrance to your wolfeislandgallery.weebly.com Facebook: @wolfeislandroundup second storey balcony and en suite. [email protected] Call Margaret and Grant: 613.385.2900 WOLFE ISLAND CRAFT SHOP bbcanada.com/bluehorizon Open 10am–4pm, 7 days a week from end BLUE MOOSE BED & BREAKFAST of June to Labour Day. Cash only. 18th Century home filled with historic charm Call Geneva: 613.385.2377 and modern amenities overlooking the St. Lawrence River, a short walk from the SERENDIPITY SHOP ferry dock. A lovely shop of fine things: gifts, souvenirs, Photo: Matt Forsyth body products, and more. 613.530.5228 WOLFE ISLAND CLASSIC WOLFE ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL bluemoosebandb.com Wed–Sun: 11am–6pm July 7 August 9–10 serendipitywolfeisland.com CHANNEL VIEW COTTAGE The Wolfe Island Classic has long been a This grass roots Music Festival that takes Self-contained 3 bedrooms apartment in a favourite of the eastern Ontario running place each year. Find the Wolfe Island new home on the Bateau Channel. community. 5k and 10k road races. See Music Festival Facebook page for line-up Rental rates by the night or by the week. Historic Buildings wolfeisland.com for details and registration. announcements. Call Liz: 613.985.2601 Wolfe Island is rich with history, and these WolfeIslandMusicFestival.com beautifully constructed buildings beckon to GENERAL WOLFE INN be photographed. Please be considerate of 10 rooms and 2 apartments. the grounds when you visit. See maps on the All air conditioned. previous pages for locations. 613.385.2611 »» Christ Church Anglican »» Wolfe Island United Church SHANTI RETREAT »» Sacred Heart of Mary Roman A retreat centre offering mid-week and Catholic Church weekend retreat stays. »» Trinity Anglican Church 613.777.0247 // shantiretreat.ca TOWN HALL BARRETT BAY REGATTA THE WILLOWS COTTAGE Erected in 1859, Town Hall is a August 18 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. Enjoy 250ft of National Historic Site. Sail, canoe, kayak, SUP, or row. There is an private shoreline. Weekly or weekend rentals. Municipal permits and helpful information event for everyone. Bring your own boat or Call Gail or Ed: 613.385.2365 for cottagers. pre-register to use one of ours. 613.385.2216 Visit wolfeislandboatclub.ca for details and Open year round Open seasonally to register—[email protected]
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Land Air Sea Via Rail Canada Toronto International Airport—YYZ Horne’s Ferry King’s Highway 401 Ottawa International Airport—YOW Wolfe Islander III Kingston Airport—YGK (see page 2 for details)