We have to talk about my most favorite place in the whole world…my family cottage!

Simcoe Island is located in South East Ont., central Canada. It is one of the Thousand Islands, at the head of Lake Ontario, near the entrance to the St. Lawrence River, opposite Kingston, and just West of Wolfe Island. Simcoe Island is 4 mi/6 km long, 1 mi/2 km wide.

My family along with my mom’s sister’s family and brother’s family purchased the cottage in 1999. The cottage has come such a long way since our families have owned it, from a new roof, new siding, and a gorgeous dock to tons of inside makeovers. It is the most beautiful, relaxing place that I have ever been to. From my parents house in Rochester, NY, it takes about 2 ½ hours to get to Simcoe Island. The drive isn’t too bad and if you don’t have to wait for the Cape Vincent Ferry, you can be on Simcoe Island in no time at all. A couple of years ago my parents purchased land at the opposite end of the Island from our cottage. This is where the kid’s cottage will be built, hopefully sometime in the near future!