Upcoming Events

Urgent Message about Ferry Traffic Delays

Ferry Traffic Delays Possible
The 26th CIBC Wood Gundy K-Town Triathlon
takes place Sunday, August 2 in downtown Kingston
Residents of Wolfe Island can expect traffic delays
between 8 am and 11 am at at the Kingston ferry dock
due the race in progress.

Big Sandy Bay Update

ENJOY THE SAND, SURF AND SHOREBIRDS
AT BIG SANDY BAY, WOLFE ISLAND

Now that more seasonal summer weather has returned, there has never been a better time in 2009 for southeastern Ontario residents and tourists to make a day trip to the scenic and ecologically significant Big Sandy Bay (BSB) area on Wolfe Island, Ontario.
“We invite visitors to swim, hike, picnic, birdwatch, and enjoy the natural beauty of the BSB area,” said Rick Lindgren, a member of the publicly appointed Stewardship Committee that oversees BSB management.

The BSB area is approximately 404 hectares (1,000 acres) consisting of sand dunes, wetlands and woodlands. An important (and popular) feature of BSB is the several kilometers of natural sand beach and warm shallow waters.

The BSB area is now open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. until early September. A small admission fee is payable at the entrance gatehouse, and free parking is available for vehicles and bicycles.

To enhance the public accessibility and enjoyment of the BSB area, there have been some recent changes and upgrades, including:
- installation of benches along the hiking trail and beach;
- construction of a dune-top viewing platform offering panoramic views of Lake Ontario and the Black Lake wetlands; and
- availability of a special all-terrain wheelchair that may be borrowed by BSB visitors, and trail improvements to accommodate wheelchair access to the shoreline.

BSB visitors can get to Wolfe Island via the public ferry from Kingston, Ontario (free of charge), or the private ferry from Cape Vincent, New York. Once on Wolfe Island, visitors should travel Highway 95, turn west on Reed’s Bay Road, and follow the signs to the BSB area.

For more information, please contact Rick Lindgren (613-385-1686), or go to: www.bigsandybay.ca.

2009 Wolfe Island Music Festival Aug. 7th & 8th

Program: Friday Aug. 7th;.Town Hall Concert - 8:30pm: Tickets: $20
SARAH HARMER, ROCKY ROBERTS, BAHAMAS

General Wolfe Hotel 11pm: Flying V Productions Show $15.00
The Island Grill - 6-8pm, 11-1am: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper show

Saturday, Aug. 8th:
Wolfe Island Community Centre Grounds: Tickets $35.00
HOLY F%?, BUSDRIVER, THE D’UBERVILLES, THE RURAL ALBERTA, ADVANTAGE, OHBIJOU, ATTACK IN BLACK, JULIE FADER, CHERRY CHAPSTICK, EL SKIBO

Established in 1998, the MusicFest, has been committed to bringing the best of independent Canadian music to Wolfe Island and to provide a unique and exciting showcase for local and national talent with proceeds to the Community Centre.

Tickets available at Ticketscene
Windmills Cafe, The Grad Club, Brian’s Record Option (all in Kingston)
Fargo’s & The Island Grill, Wolfe Island
For More Information: Artistic Director Virginia Clark or Ann Taite Co-ordinator at wolfeislandmusicfestival@gmail.com