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Browse Amherst Island businesses, farms, artists, services, organizations, institutions, and experiences—or find a place to stay overnight.

Artwork for the Amherst Island Saturday Market
Courtesy of The Back Kitchen

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Find Amherst Island businesses, community organizations, services, attractions, and other useful local resources. Listings include available contact information, locations, and details about visiting or accessing them.

Hours and availability may vary, particularly for seasonal, volunteer-run, event-based, and appointment-only locations. Check the individual listing or contact the organization directly when planning a visit.

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Truck with store logo parked in front of the General Store building
Year-round
Food, drink & essentials

Amherst Island General Store

Snacks, island merchandise and products, and licensed beverage retailing in the heart of Stella.

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Opening-day artwork for The Back Kitchen
Seasonal
Food & community

The Back Kitchen

Amherst Island’s seasonal, community-owned, not-for-profit restaurant.

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Sheep grazing on Amherst Island
Year-round
Farm & local goods

Topsy Farms

A long-running island sheep farm producing wool blankets, yarn, sheepskins, and land-based experiences.

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CJAI Charity BINGO artwork
Year-round
Community radio

CJAI 101.3 FM — Island Radio

Volunteer-powered local radio carrying Amherst Island voices, music, news, interviews, and community information.

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W & E logo
Seasonal
Island art & craft

Weasel & Easel

A volunteer-run shop featuring fine art and craft by Amherst Island and area makers.

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Neilson Store Museum during Doors Open Ontario
Seasonal
Heritage & culture

Neilson Store Museum & Cultural Centre

The island’s community museum, archive, cultural centre, and home of the Weasel & Easel.

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Quartetto Gelato performing in the Waterside Summer Series
Seasonal
Classical music

Waterside Summer Series

A charitable summer concert series presenting professional chamber music in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church.

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Amherst Island Coffee company logo
Year-round
Island flavour

Amherst Island Coffee Company

Family owned and operated, roasting specialty, single-origin coffee weekly on Amherst Island.

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The bicycle storage shed
Seasonal
Visit in style

Amherst Island Bicycle Rental

A great selection of men’s & women’s bicycles available, and even a 3-wheeler! Our bikes will get you to all corners of the island, from Topsy Farms to Sand Beach Wetlands Conservation Area and everywhere in between. Bikes are available for riders aged 18+.

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Island tea co logo
Year-round
Organic Tea Blends

Island Tea Co.

Functional, Organic Tea Blends

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Freeze dried goods logo
Year-round
Artisinal, small batch

Amherst Island Freeze Dried Goodies

Products Available at: Amherst Island General Store, Sigrid’s Natural Foods, APizza Pie & Cheese House

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Lilac Forest Walkabout artwork from Rossland Gardens
Seasonal
Art, gardens & local goods

Rossland Gardens

An island gallery set among cultivated gardens, forest, meadow, trails, and seasonal public experiences.

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Amherst Island Community Medical Clinic artwork
Year-round
Health & wellness

Amherst Island Community Medical Clinic

A volunteer charitable organization connecting island residents with health information, clinics, support, and practical services.

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Amherst Island Saturday Market artwork
Year-round
Agriculture & gathering

Amherst Island Agricultural Society

Steward of the island fairgrounds and pavilion, supporting agriculture, markets, events, and rural community life.

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Amherst Island Women’s Institute artwork
Year-round
Community service

Amherst Island Women’s Institute

A long-standing volunteer organization combining community service, education, social connection, and practical island projects.

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Amherst Island Canada Day programme artwork
Event-based
Recreation & celebrations

Amherst Island Recreation Association

Volunteer-led recreation, family activities, seasonal programmes, and community celebrations.

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Amherst Island Public School fundraiser artwork
Year-round
Island education

Amherst Island Public School

The island’s Kindergarten-to-Grade-8 public school and a central part of community life in Stella.

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St. Alban’s Anglican Church in summer
Year-round
Faith & heritage

St. Alban’s Anglican Church

An active Anglican congregation and historic stone church at the east end of Stella.

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St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church on Amherst Island
Year-round
Faith, music & fellowship

St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church

An active Presbyterian congregation, historic island church, and home of the Waterside Summer Series.

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Winter landscape on Amherst Island
Event-based
Faith & heritage

St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church

A historic Roman Catholic church and island landmark west of Emerald, with no regularly scheduled masses at present.

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Hany fairies logo
Year-round
Handy and clean

Handy Fairies

Island-born, region-wide.

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Stay on the island

Overnight accommodations

Camping is prohibited on all public land on Amherst Island.

Visitors wishing to stay overnight can book one of several island apartments, farmstays, cottages, and private homes.

Prices and availability change frequently, so each listing sends you directly to its current booking page. Exact addresses are provided by the host after booking.

Private apartment

Airbnb

The Birdhouse

Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · Stella village

A private apartment above the Amherst Island General Store, close to the ferry, everyday provisions, and the centre of Stella.

  • Central village location
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Private guest suite

Airbnb

Spacious, Fully-Private, Island Waterfront Studio

Sleeps 6 · Multi-room studio · Near Stella

A private waterfront studio with its own entrance, a kitchenette, outdoor space, and room for families or small groups.

  • Waterfront access
  • Kitchenette
  • Five minutes from the ferry

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Farmstay guest suite

Airbnb

Footflats Farmstay

Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · East end

A self-contained suite attached to a working sheep farmhouse, with a private entrance and its own indoor and outdoor living space.

  • Working sheep farm
  • Shared beach access
  • Pet-friendly listing

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Waterfront cottage

Airbnb

Birdsong Cottage by the Lake

Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · Amherst Island waterfront

A four-season log cottage on six acres of meadow and forest, with broad lake views and a gradual-entry pebble shoreline.

  • Four-season cottage
  • Waterfront
  • Pet-friendly listing

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Waterfront house

Airbnb

Serenity Now! Four Seasons Total Lakehouse Retreat

Sleeps 6 · 4 bedrooms · Amherst Island waterfront

A four-season lakehouse with a large yard, shoreline access, and seasonal use of a dock, bicycles, and small watercraft.

  • Four-season house
  • Seasonal dock
  • Canoe, kayak and paddleboard

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Waterfront lakehouse

Airbnb

BOTL House — 4 Season Beach Waterfront Retreat

Sleeps 8 · Amherst Island waterfront

A modern four-season lakehouse on six acres, with panoramic views, broad outdoor space, and a private sandy shoreline.

  • Four-season house
  • Private beach
  • Large family or group stay

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Private farmhouse

Vrbo

Emerald Acres Retreat

Sleeps 10 · 4 bedrooms · Rural Amherst Island

A solar-powered modern farmhouse on 152 private acres, with trails, wildlife, and a quiet rural setting.

  • Private acreage
  • Scenic trails
  • Solar-powered house

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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Historic home and coach house

Vrbo

The Headlands

Sleeps 13 · 7 bedrooms · West end, near Topsy Farms

An 1830 limestone home and coach house on thirteen waterfront acres, designed for larger families and groups.

  • Historic limestone home
  • Waterfront acreage
  • Pet-friendly listing

Listing confirmed July 21, 2026

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