Here's some pictures of the island, Janie. It's near Manitoulin Island, the largest freshwater island in the world - and it's a beautiful place. Looks like there's plenty of water sports too.

And here's a little history of the area (Sorry, can't help it - I LOVE history!) In 1649 the Jesuit missionaries Lalonde and Brebeuf were martyred by the Iroquios when they burned down Sainte Marie among the Hurons (the first white settlement here in Ontario, about a half-hour drive from where I live). The surviving Hurons (or Wendat, as they called themselves) sought refuge on St Joseph's Island. Some of their descendants are still living there.

The devastating attack on Huronia broke the will of the Hurons and they ceased to be a cohesive nation. Some fled west and north begging their Petun neighbours to take them in. Many, under the guidance of the Jesuits, settled on St. Joseph's Island at the tip of Nottawasaga Bay. The missionaries moved all their possessions from Ste. Marie including surplus stocks of corn and vegetables before setting fire to the buildings.

The Huron settlement on St. Joseph's Island seemed ideal for the refugees that had survived the Iroquois onslaught. The Jesuits had moved all their supplies and livestock to the island and confidently predicted that they could keep the settlement going for at least three years if not longer.

All the good fathers' help would be needed if the remnants of the once mighty Huron nation were to survive. The Hurons had lost all energy and initiative and the Jesuits found them living on acorns and garlic on their arrival at St. Joseph's. There were plenty of fish in the bay, but the Hurons had few boats and no new ones were under construction.

Well I hope you like corn and garlic ;~) & have a great time!