Health & wellness
Amherst Island Community Medical Clinic
Wellness clinics, water testing, foot care, medical-equipment lending, information events, and help navigating nearby health services.
Visit AICMC ↗More than a place to live
Community life
The island’s institutions are small enough to know their neighbours and broad enough to carry a surprising amount: education, worship, healthcare, radio, recreation, meals, music, markets, and the work no one sees.
Island education
Amherst Island Public School
The island’s Kindergarten-to-Grade-8 school sits in Stella beside the Community Centre and shared recreation grounds.
Beyond the classroom, the school is woven into island life through family events, fundraising, recreation, and the daily rhythms of a small community. The grounds include open play space and a winter skating rink.
- Address
- 5955 Front Road, Stella ON K0H 2S0
- Phone
- 613-389-4582
- Grades
- Kindergarten–Grade 8
Local services and voices
Institutions with an island address
101.3 FM
CJAI Amherst Island Radio
Volunteer-run local radio carrying island voices, music, interviews, weather, events, public information, and the weekly Charity BINGO.
Listen and learn more ↗
Gather & play
Community Centre & recreation grounds
The hall, school grounds, playground, field, ball diamond, rink, and nearby community spaces host meetings, recreation, programmes, and celebrations.
See the place guide →Faith, fellowship & heritage
Island churches
Three historic churches remain part of Amherst Island’s landscape. Two hold regular Sunday worship; all three carry community and heritage significance beyond their congregations.
Service information verified July 21, 2026. Check directly before travelling for a service or special event.
Anglican
St. Alban’s
5000 Front Road, at the east end of Stella. Sunday worship is listed at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Canon Donald A. Bailey serves the parish.
Current parish information ↗
Presbyterian
St. Paul’s
1955 Stella Forty Foot Road. Sunday worship begins at 11 a.m., with coffee and fellowship afterward. Nathan Townend serves as lay minister.
Visit St. Paul’s ↗Roman Catholic
St. Bartholomew’s
12525 Front Road, west of Emerald. The Township currently lists no scheduled masses. The building continues to be valued as an island landmark and gathering place.
Current Township listing ↗For the churches’ architecture and historical place in the island story, visit History & Heritage.
Organized by neighbours
Community organizations
Amherst Island Women’s Institute
Community service, education, social connection, markets, events, equipment lending, and practical support across island life.
Amherst Island Men’s Society
Hands-on community work and annual projects, including the hanging baskets that brighten Stella.
Amherst Island Recreation Association
Seasonal recreation, family activities, community celebrations, and events such as the island’s Canada Day programme.
Amherst Island Agricultural Society
Stewardship of the fairgrounds and pavilion, the Saturday Market, agricultural traditions, and community gatherings.
Amherst Island Community Alliance
Community communication, island-wide projects, information, and support for connection among residents and organizations.
The Back Kitchen
A community-owned, not-for-profit restaurant sustained by staff, volunteers, neighbours, and local participation.