Pine Island (Ontario) facts for kids

Pine Island is an island of Northern Ontario, Canada, in the northwestern portion of Lake Huron, near the mouth of the St. Marys River, which connects Lake Huron with Lake Superior. It has a mix of year-round and seasonal (cottage) residents. During the night, a nearby lighthouse operates, with a light interval of approximately 3 seconds. The lighthouse is located on Matthew's Island, used seasonally by the Matthew's family. This island is geographically close to St. Joseph Island.

Many boaters fish in the lake around Pine Island. This island is also geographically close to the international border with the United States. The island has mostly dirt roads and the nearest major highway to it is Highway 17. To get from the mainland to Pine Island, it is necessary to then cross a causeway that has no barriers on the sides. This causeway is a popular fishing spot.

The island is home to many different types of wildlife which include bears, coyotes, foxes, blue herons, and typical forest wildlife.

There is an old, sunken ferry dock near the boat launch which was used in the early 1900s.

Natural aspects of area

Relatively low volume sound can travel far, so even a medium-amplitude noise can travel from Pine Island to St. Joseph Island.

Mosquitos breed heavily on this and neighboring islands.