Timber Island Explained

Timber Island
Location:Lake Ontario
Coordinates:43.9578°N -76.8375°W
Country:Canada
Country Admin Divisions Title:Province
Country Admin Divisions:Ontario
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:County
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Township
Population:0
Population As Of:1978

Timber Island is a 44hectare island in the east end of Lake Ontario, off Prince Edward County, Canada. It is part of a chain of islands and shoals, including Stoney Island, Galloo Island, Main Duck Island, Yorkshire Island and Swetman Island. Timber Island and Swetman Island, and their nearby shoals, are known as the False Duck Islands.

The island used to be home to bald eagles.

The island was donated to the province by its owner, Barbara Cody, in 1962.

The island is currently part of the Sandbanks Provincial Park, visitors are allowed, after getting the permission of the park superintendent. Most of the island is covered by an oak-hickory forest. Plants rare to eastern Ontario are found on the island. The island provides a resting spot for birds on their annual migration.