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St. Joseph Island, [1], is an island located in northern Ontario; this island had an approx. count of 10,000+ tourists a year.

[edit] Regions

Located in Algoma District.

[edit] Cities

• Richard's Landing
• Hilton Beach

[edit] Other destinations

[edit] Understand

St. Joseph's Island is the second largest fresh water Island in the world. Largest Maple Syrop producing area in Ontario.

[edit] Talk

Very popular camp "Cottage" area for Sault Ste. Marie and Mid-western American families.

[edit] Get in

St. Joseph's Island is connected to the mainland via a free bridge. To access the island, turn south from Highway 17 onto Highway 548.

[edit] Get around

The primary road system on the Island is based on early surveys, with crossroads every 1.25 miles (2 km). Many of these are still gravel roads, however, the local municipalities have been paving many of the more frequently used routes. (Hightway 548) is the major highway which circles the Island. This very scenic circular route covers just over 50 miles (80 km), and passes through Richards Landing and Hilton Beach.

[edit][add listing] See

Island Puddinstone Museum

Local Artists studio and gallery located in downtown Richards Landing

Kentvale

Fall Colours (september-October)

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Visit Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site of Canada. Hike the trails, see the ruins,or watch brief historic film vignettes related to the site. A Parks Canada maintained site that has as its theme; The Fur Trade, The war of 1812 and the British Military, and the Aboriginal people in the area with whom the British formed alliances. http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/on/stjoseph/index.aspx

Wildlife viewing; Deer, Fox, Bald Eagle, Racoon, Bear, etc...

Maple syrop season breakfast (Spring)

Fort St. Joseph Ghost walk (August)

[edit][add listing] Eat

Mostly Fresh Fish

• Ann's Cafe - Fantasic and well priced breakfast, good homemade bread. Located in Richards Landing.
• Mom's Restaurant.
• The Wharf.
• Island Springs Golf Course Restaurant.
• Hilton Beach Hotel.
• The Dry Dock.
• Kents Korners - Not a restaurant, but they have a really good bakery attached.

[edit][add listing] Drink

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Get out

Mackinaw Island (by boat) Sault Ste. Marie MI and ON Bat Caves