Islands are portions of land surrounded by water, and Canada has an abundance of them. However, the exact number in the country has not been established. Of the many thousands of islands in Canada only a few hundred are significantly populated. The most densely populated island is the Island of Montreal, with approximately 1.75 million people. Whether situated in rugged, rural settings or in more densley populated urban environments, whether surrounded by fresh water or sea water, island communities throughout Canada continue to grow and evolve.
Mackenzie Inuit family on Banks Island, Northwest Territories (MIKAN 3376397)
Ms. Eliza Campbell, Scatarie Island light keeper, Nova Scotia (MIKAN 4949728)
Park and playground, St. George’s Island, Calgary, Alberta (MIKAN 3385072)
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