Snake Island (Lake Simcoe)

Snake Island (Lake Simcoe)

Snake Island is located in Lake Simcoe, Ontario, Canada.

After the war of 1812, these islands, along with Fox Island and Georgina Island were purchased by Joseph Snake (a member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation from the British. It is unclear if the islands were named after him.


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