Orla & Dom’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Beautiful sand beach 10 mins drive away with views of Lake Ontario and the County
Sand Beach Wetlands Conservation Area
Concession Road 3Beautiful sand beach 10 mins drive away with views of Lake Ontario and the County
Amherst Island is internationally known as an Important Bird Area and a key migratory location for birds which makes it one of the best bird watching areas in the world
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Amherst Island
Amherst Island is internationally known as an Important Bird Area and a key migratory location for birds which makes it one of the best bird watching areas in the world
Amherst Island’s Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre opened its doors in 2004. The Museum highlights Island artifacts from Islanders and their history. Items in the collection include the 1857 Wm. Perceval Manuscript Map, and the M.V. Amherst Islander’s ship’s wheel, bell, and logs. Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the Museum building itself is also an exhibit having once been owned by James S. Neilson, an Island grain merchant who opened his first general store in 1873. The store remained in the Neilson family for one hundred years.
Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre
5220 Front RoadAmherst Island’s Neilson Store Museum and Cultural Centre opened its doors in 2004. The Museum highlights Island artifacts from Islanders and their history. Items in the collection include the 1857 Wm. Perceval Manuscript Map, and the M.V. Amherst Islander’s ship’s wheel, bell, and logs. Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the Museum building itself is also an exhibit having once been owned by James S. Neilson, an Island grain merchant who opened his first general store in 1873. The store remained in the Neilson family for one hundred years.
Shopping
On 1972 a boatload of free-thinking, peace-loving hippies showed up at the west end of Amherst Island. Since then, Topsy Farms has prioritized stewardship of the land and harmony with nature above profit.
Topsy raises happy sheep; winter makes better wool. Topsy offers 100% Canadian wool blankets and natural products to the eco-ethical kindred spirits out there. Our Connect to the Land programs give back to the community by offering green spaces of calm and quiet to visitors.
Come see for yourself. Get dirty, leave happy, stay cozy.
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Topsy Farms
14775 Front RdOn 1972 a boatload of free-thinking, peace-loving hippies showed up at the west end of Amherst Island. Since then, Topsy Farms has prioritized stewardship of the land and harmony with nature above profit.
Topsy raises happy sheep; winter makes better wool. Topsy offers 100% Canadian wool blankets and natural products to the eco-ethical kindred spirits out there. Our Connect to the Land programs give back to the community by offering green spaces of calm and quiet to visitors.
Come see for yourself. Get dirty, leave happy, stay cozy.
Food scene
The Amherst Island Community Cafe is a volunteer led restaurant that aims to serve good quality food, support local growers, hire and train local students and promote & host local events.
The Back Kitchen
5660 Front RoadThe Amherst Island Community Cafe is a volunteer led restaurant that aims to serve good quality food, support local growers, hire and train local students and promote & host local events.