The following is a list of populated islands of the Great Lakes and connecting rivers. The islands listed have a specified year-round population of over 50 residents.
Many islands are popular tourist destinations, and experience a sharp population increase during peak travel seasons.
In 2017, the Great Lakes Island Coalition was founded, a group dedicated to representing the interests of Great Lakes island residents. At an annual summit, related issues of discussion include environmental issues facing the Great Lakes island inhabitants, such as water levels and quality, invasive species, and even government policy topics, such as nuclear water storage and shipment in the Great Lakes region.
| Location | Lake/River | State/Province | Country | Population | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algonquin Island | Lake Ontario | Ontario | Canada | 224 | |
| Amherst Island | Lake Ontario | Ontario | Canada | 450 | |
| Barrie Island | Lake Huron | Ontario | Canada | 613 | |
| Beaver Island | Lake Michigan | Michigan | United States | 616 | |
| Bois Blanc Island (Michigan) | Lake Huron | Michigan | United States | 100 | |
| Bois Blanc Island (Ontario) | Detroit River | Ontario | Canada | 60 | |
| Cayuga Island | Niagara River | New York | United States | 1,000 | |
| Centre Island | Lake Ontario | Ontario | Canada | 356 | |
| Drummond Island | Lake Huron | Michigan | United States | 973 | |
| Grand Island | Niagara River | New York | United States | 21,389 | |
| Grosse Ile | Detroit River | Michigan | United States | 10,777 | |
| Harsens Island | St. Clair River | Michigan | United States | 900 | |
| Kelleys Island | Lake Erie | Ohio | United States | 256 | |
| Mackinac Island | Lake Huron | Michigan | United States | 583 | |
| Madeline Island | Lake Superior | Wisconsin | United States | 302 | |
| Manitoulin Island | Lake Huron | Ontario | Canada | 13,255 | |
| Neebish Island | St. Marys River | Michigan | United States | 89 | |
| Pelee Island | Lake Erie | Ontario | Canada | 230 | |
| South Bass Island | Lake Erie | Ohio | United States | 631 | |
| St. Joseph Island | Lake Huron | Ontario | Canada | 2,320 | |
| Sugar Island | St. Marys River | Michigan | United States | 2,000 | |
| Walpole Island | St. Clair River | Ontario | Canada | 1,878 | |
| Washington Island | Lake Michigan | Wisconsin | United States | 708 | |
| Wolfe Island | Lake Ontario | Ontario | Canada | 1,400 |
See also
- Islands of the Great Lakes — all the islands.
- Lists of Islands of the Great Lakes
- List of islands in lakes
- List of islands by population
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