Bois Blanc Island, Amherstburg

Name: Bois Blanc Island
Address: Amherstburg, Canada

#9 among attractions in Amherstburg

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Facts and practical information

Bois Blanc Island, commonly called Boblo Island, is an island in the Detroit River on the Canadian side of the border and is part of Amherstburg, Ontario. The island is about 4.0 kilometres long, 0.80 km wide and 110 hectares in size. ()

Area: 0.42 mi²Coordinates: 42°5'47"N, 83°7'18"W

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Day trips

Bois Blanc Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Boblo Island Amusement Park, Fort Malden, Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Amherstburg First Baptist Church.

~1460 ftSE
Amusement, Amusement park
Boblo Island Amusement Park, Amherstburg
8 min walk • Boblo Island Amusement Park is an abandoned amusement park which operated from 1898 until its closure on September 30, 1993. Its amusement rides were sold in 1994. The park was located on Bois Blanc Island, Ontario. It lies just above the mouth of the Detroit River.
0.9 miNE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Fort Malden, Amherstburg
22 min walk • Fort Malden, formally known as Fort Amherstburg, is a defence fortification located in Amherstburg, Ontario. It was built in 1795 by Britain in order to ensure the security of British North America against any potential threat of American Invasion.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Amherstburg
23 min walk • Amherstburg Freedom Museum, previously known as 'the North American Black Historical Museum', is located in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. It is a community-based, non-profit museum that tells the story of African-Canadians' history and contributions.
0.9 miNE
Church
Amherstburg First Baptist Church, Amherstburg
24 min walk • Amherstburg First Baptist Church is a predominantly black church in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. It was founded by Anthony Binga Sr. and other Amherstburg residents in 1838. It was constructed in 1848–1849, and became a principal stop on the Underground Railroad.
0.6 miS
Lighthouse
Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse
16 min walk • The Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse and Blockhouse is a National Historic Site of Canada located in Ontario on Bois Blanc Island, one of the islands in the Detroit River. It consists of a lighthouse, owned by Parks Canada, and a blockhouse, which is privately owned.
0.6 miNE
42°6'13"N • 83°6'49"W
Park House Museum, Amherstburg
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~780 ftN
42°5'55"N • 83°7'21"W
Southbeach Water Sports, Amherstburg
4 min walk • Kayaking, Beach, Watersports
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum
Fort Amherstburg, Amherstburg
22 min walk • Fort Amherstburg was built by the Royal Canadian Volunteers at the mouth of the Detroit River to replace Fort Detroit, which Britain was required to cede to the United States of America in 1796 as a result of the Jay Treaty.
0.8 miNE
42°6'13"N • 83°6'31"W
Gibson Gallery, Amherstburg
22 min walk • Museum, Shopping

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bois Blanc Island?

Nearby attractions include Southbeach Water Sports, Amherstburg (4 min walk), Park House Museum, Amherstburg (17 min walk), Gibson Gallery, Amherstburg (22 min walk), Fort Amherstburg, Amherstburg (22 min walk).