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Amethyst Harbour

Ontario, Canada · North America

About Amethyst Harbour

Amethyst Harbour sits on the route: 20 minutes from Shuniah Township, 58km from Kakabeka Falls.

Amethyst Harbour is a town located in Ontario, Canada. With a population of 3,247, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Amethyst Harbour sits in Canada, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Toronto time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Amethyst Harbour to your route.

About Amethyst Harbour

Lambert Island is an island located within Thunder Bay on the north shore of Lake Superior adjacent to Amethyst Harbour and Amethyst Beach. It falls within the boundaries of McGregor Township, Ontario, a part of the Municipality of Shuniah, Ontario. It is a privately owned island developed by Lambert Island Ltd. and

Read more is connected to the mainland by a bridge maintained by the shareholders of the company. It enjoys the reputation of being an exclusive summer resort for affluent citizens of the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario. Another Lambert Island is located on Georgian Bay of Lake Huron (44°55′13″N 79°52′16″W) and was previously owned by the aviation pioneer Orville Wright, who spent summers there between 1916 and 1941. During her lifetime, he was often accompanied by his sister Katharine. A 32-foot mahogany cruiser that Wright bought in 1931, which had been built by the Gidley Boat Works in Penetanguishene, was operated by him in Georgian Bay for many years. Wright named it the "Kittyhawk," recalling the site of the brothers' historic 1903 flight. The boat is still in use in the area.

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Amethyst Harbour is located in Ontario, Canada, North America. The coordinates are 48.5427 latitude, -88.8729 longitude.

What is the population of Amethyst Harbour?

Amethyst Harbour has a population of approximately 3,247 people, making it a town in Canada.

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Quick Information

Population
3,247
Continent
North America
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Timezone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
48.5427, -88.8729

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

CAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Winter tyres mandatory in Quebec December–March.

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Worth the detour from Amethyst Harbour

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Kakabeka Falls

Called the Niagara of the North, a 40-metre drop on the Kaministiquia River into a gorge cut by glacial meltwater, its shale walls holding fossils around 1.6 billion years old. Boardwalks flank both banks.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Shuniah Township

🇨🇦 Canada

18 km awayPop. 3,247

Current River

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Shuniah

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26 km awayPop. 10,118

College Heights

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29 km awayPop. 5,476

County Park

🇨🇦 Canada

29 km awayPop. 3,367

West End

🇨🇦 Canada

30 km awayPop. 4,142

Academy Heights

🇨🇦 Canada

30 km awayPop. 2,921

East End

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31 km awayPop. 1,446

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