List of populated islands of the Great Lakes

The following is a list of populated islands of the Great Lakes and connecting rivers. The islands listed have a specified year-round population of over 50 residents.

Many islands are popular tourist destinations, and experience a sharp population increase during peak travel seasons.

In 2017, the Great Lakes Island Coalition was founded, a group dedicated to representing the interests of Great Lakes island residents. At an annual summit, related issues of discussion include environmental issues facing the Great Lakes island inhabitants, such as water levels and quality, invasive species, and even government policy topics, such as nuclear water storage and shipment in the Great Lakes region.

Location Lake/River State/Province Country Population Note Algonquin Island Lake Ontario Ontario Canada 224 Amherst Island Lake Ontario Ontario Canada 450 Barrie Island Lake Huron Ontario Canada 613 Beaver Island Lake Michigan Michigan United States 616 Bois Blanc Island (Michigan) Lake Huron Michigan United States 100 Bois Blanc Island (Ontario) Detroit River Ontario Canada 60 Cayuga Island Niagara River New York United States 1,000 Centre Island Lake Ontario Ontario Canada 356 Christian Island Lake Huron (Georgian Bay) Ontario Canada 679 Drummond Island Lake Huron Michigan United States 973 Grand Island Niagara River New York United States 21,389 Grosse Ile Detroit River Michigan United States 10,777 Harsens Island St. Clair River Michigan United States 900 Kelleys Island Lake Erie Ohio United States 256 Mackinac Island Lake Huron Michigan United States 583 Madeline Island Lake Superior Wisconsin United States 302 Manitoulin Island Lake Huron Ontario Canada 13,255 Neebish Island St. Marys River Michigan United States 89 Parry Island Lake Huron (Georgian Bay) Ontario Canada 399 Pelee Island Lake Erie Ontario Canada 230 South Bass Island Lake Erie Ohio United States 631 St. Joseph Island Lake Huron Ontario Canada 2,320 Sugar Island St. Marys River Michigan United States 2,000 Walpole Island St. Clair River Ontario Canada 1,878 Washington Island Lake Michigan Wisconsin United States 708 Wolfe Island Lake Ontario Ontario Canada 1,400

See also

Islands of the Great Lakes — all the islands. Lists of Islands of the Great Lakes List of islands in lakes List of islands by population

Notes

References

External links

Island Directory @ United Nations Environment Programme

World island information @ WorldIslandInfo.com What it's like to live on an island in the Great Lakes

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