Timber Island
Island in Canada
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Timber Island is a 44-hectare (110-acre) island in the east end of Lake Ontario, off Prince Edward County, Canada.[1][2][3] It is part of a chain of islands and shoals, including Stoney Island, Galloo Island, Main Duck Island, Yorkshire Island and Swetman Island.[4] Timber Island and Swetman Island, and their nearby shoals, are known as the False Duck Islands.
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Timber Island is the westernmost island in this chain. | |
 Interactive map of Timber Island | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake Ontario |
| Coordinates | 43°57′28″N 76°50′15″W |
| Administration | |
Canada | |
| Province | Ontario |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 (1978) |
The island used to be home to bald eagles.[3][4]
The island was donated to the province by its owner, Barbara Cody, in 1962.[3]
The island is currently part of the Sandbanks Provincial Park, visitors are allowed, after getting the permission of the park superintendent.[5] Most of the island is covered by an oak-hickory forest. Plants rare to eastern Ontario are found on the island. The island provides a resting spot for birds on their annual migration.