The ferry to the island sets expectation for the unusual: You drive on to the ferry and back off it.
The earliest settlers on the island were United Empire Loyalists who laid claim to lands in the early eighteen hundreds. The Irish came later and in 1842 there were 2000 Irish souls calling the island home.
Amherst Island is a remarkably flat island with wetlands in the interior, haunting meadows, and alluring lake vistas. Startling exquisite stone walls made by the Irish compel captivation.
The Murray family, who have owned and operated Topsy farms since 1972, are entirely charming, and totally engaging. I encourage all of my local friends to visit, especially now during lambing. The wool shop is a real treat.
Hope you enjoy today’s outing with Alanagh, Molly, ’n’ me.
Love to all
Maggie
Ferry shot lake Ontario
Caramel
Caramel checking out the equipment
Nathan and Curly. Nathan is Sally and Ian’s grandson
Rain drop markings on a muddy truck door: Coming home on the ferry
