Hope Island (Ontario)
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Hope Island is the northern of three islands in south eastern Georgian Bay
. It was named by Henry Bayfield after he surveyed it in the 19th century. Like its neighbour Christian Island, the uninhabited island is part of an Ojibwa
reserve.
In 1884, a lighthouse was placed on the northwest side of the island. Despite this there are a number of wreck sites off the island.
Georgian Bay
Georgian Bay is a large bay of Lake Huron, located entirely within Ontario, Canada...
. It was named by Henry Bayfield after he surveyed it in the 19th century. Like its neighbour Christian Island, the uninhabited island is part of an Ojibwa
Ojibwa
The Ojibwe or Chippewa are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations north of Mexico. They are divided between Canada and the United States. In Canada, they are the third-largest population among First Nations, surpassed only by Cree and Inuit...
reserve.
In 1884, a lighthouse was placed on the northwest side of the island. Despite this there are a number of wreck sites off the island.