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Belle Island (Kingston, Ontario)
44.2483° N, -76.4700° E
About
Belle Island is a forested island located in the Cataraqui River, north of downtown Kingston, Ontario. The island is noted for evidence of prehistoric Native use such as hunting and fishing, and for the existence of a burial ground. The island is about 44 hectares in size.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Name attested after 1828
after 1828
Landfill operation (Belle Park area)
1952–1974
City acquisition
1956
Golf course use (former landfill area)
1978–2017
Burial ground accidentally uncovered
1988
Archaeological excavation of remains
1990
Reburial of human remains
2000
Archaeological material dated
about 1100 years ago
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Burial and Funerary Structures
Transportation and Communication Structures
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