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Some people believe that this foot bridge separating two small islands in the Thousand Islands chain is the shortest international bridge across the border of two countries. Apparently, tourist guides in the area confirm the belief. However, is this accurate?

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The Thousand Islands are a chain of islands that straddle the U.S.-Canada border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. The islands stretch for about 50 mi (80 km) downstream from Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario. The U.S. islands are in the state of New York. The islands, which number 1,865 in all, range in size from over 100 km² to smaller islands occupied by a single residence, to even smaller uninhabited outcroppings of rocks that are home to migratory waterfowl. The number of islands was determined using the criteria that any island must be above water level for 365 days per year, bigger than one square foot (roughly 900 cm²), and support at least one tree or shrub. The area is very popular among vacationers, campers, and boaters, and is often referred to as the 'fresh water boating capital of the world 

There is a pair of islands near Rockport called the Zavikon Island. A popular but incorrect tale among the local tourist guides is that the bigger island is in Canada, while the smaller one is in the USA, and the foot bridge between them is the shortest international bridge in the world.


The Zavikon Island is located in the Canadian territory and belongs to the Leeds and Grenville municipal unit.

The Google Maps picture below seems to confirm that both islands are part of Canadian waters.


What is more, the US Coast Guard topographical map below also confirms the fact that both islands are part of Canada.


So much for controversies!!! Regardless, the two islands are very pretty and the tale interesting.

Comments

  • jdiaz, Jun 02, 2008 at 06:57 PM EDT said:

    What a beautiful place..no traffic, no noise, no crowds, no pollution...only peace and calm!!

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