Notable island · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Big Island

Big Island is an island in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Big Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Big Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Big Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.70340, -94.19222. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Big Island

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Big Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Big Island?

    Nearby: Riley Lake (lake, 13 km), Source Lake (lake, 16 km), Rock Lake (lake, 22 km), Ulster Lake (lake, 25 km), Canadian Pacific Railway Station (fort, 28 km), Huskie the Muskie (attraction, 29 km).

    Is Big Island worth visiting?

    Big Island is listed as a notable island in Ontario on Spotwander.