Province Island facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Province

Native name: Île de la Province
Aerial view by NASA
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Geography
Location	Lake Memphremagog
Coordinates	45°00′34″N 72°13′57″W / 45.00944°N 72.23250°W / 45.00944; -72.23250
Area	0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi)
Administration
Canada
Province	Quebec
United States
State	Vermont

Province Island (also known as French: Île de la Province in French) is a very special island. It sits right on the border between two countries! Most of the island is in the Canadian province of Quebec. But a small part of it is in the U.S. state of Vermont. This unique island is found in Lake Memphremagog.

Province Island: An Island on the Border

Province Island is known for its unusual location. It is one of the few islands in the world that is split between two different countries. This makes it a fascinating place to learn about borders.

Where is Province Island?

The island is located in Lake Memphremagog. This lake stretches across the border of Canada and the United States. The lake itself is a beautiful natural area. It is popular for boating and other water activities.

A Unique Border Island

Province Island is about 0.31 square kilometers (or 31 hectares) in size. Most of this land, about 91%, belongs to Canada. This part is in the municipality of Ogden, Quebec. The smaller part, about 9%, is in the United States. This U.S. section is in the town of Derby, Vermont.

The border between Canada and the U.S. runs right through the island. You can even see where it is! A five-meter-wide strip of forest is cut through the trees. This clear path marks the exact location of the international border.

Who Lived on the Island?

In the late 1700s, a pioneer named Martin Adams and his wife lived on Province Island. They built a house there. They also grew crops like flax and vegetables. This shows that people have been living and working on the island for a long time.

The Island Today

Today, Province Island is privately owned. This means it belongs to an individual or a group, not the public. An interesting event that happens there each year is a pheasant hunt. This shows how the island is used for outdoor activities.

Province Island is a great example of how borders can create unique places. It highlights the close connection between Canada and the United States.