Quarry Island

#2701 among destinations in Canada

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Quarry Island is a 200-acre island located in Southeastern Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. The island name is derived from its mining history. Stone from the island was used for the bridge piers on the Canadian Pacific Railway and other projects. ()

Area: 197.68 acres (0.3089 mi²)Maximum elevation: 23 ftCoordinates: 44°49'59"N, 79°48'52"W

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Quarry Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Six Mile Lake Provincial Park, St. James on-the-Lines, White's Falls, Beausoleil Island.

5.3 miNE
Park
Six Mile Lake Provincial Park
137 min walk • Six Mile Lake Provincial Park is located in Ontario near Georgian Bay on Six Mile Lake. Popular features of the park include hiking trails and three beaches. There is an abundance of wildlife, including walking sticks and five-lined skinks.
6.3 miSW
Church
St. James on-the-Lines, Penetang
162 min walk • St. James on-the-Lines is a historic Anglican garrison church in Penetanguishene, Ontario. The church is still in use today serving as the Anglican parish church in Penetanguishene for services from Easter to Thanksgiving. The church is protected by a heritage conservation easement under the Ontario Heritage Act.
5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
White's Falls, Waubaushene
142 min walk • White's Falls is a waterfall in Gloucester Pool. It is located near the town of Port Severn. The upper portion of White's Falls has been modified by a dam to maintain water levels in Six Mile Lake. As such, the flow through the falls is seasonally variable.
3.5 miNW
Island
Beausoleil Island, Midland
91 min walk • Beausoleil Island; Île Beausoleil; is an 8-kilometre long island in the municipality of Georgian Bay, District Municipality of Muskoka in Central Ontario, Canada.

Quarry Island

Facts and practical information

Quarry Island plan & book

Quarry Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Six Mile Lake Provincial Park

St. James on-the-Lines, Penetang

White's Falls, Waubaushene

Beausoleil Island, Midland