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Whistling Wind

Island

Canada

ointe Au Baril is among the most dramatic freshwater
landscapes in Canada. Located three hours north of Toronto,
Pit is known for its many Precambrian rock archipelagoes
scattered along the coast of Georgian Bay, forming narrow waterways
that even experienced boaters find challenging to navigate. The region
attracts permanent and seasonal residents who share a profound
respect for its untouched beauty.
Whistling Wind Island is one of the furthest islands from the
mainland to be inhabited. Surrounded by open waters and expansive
sky, it is continually exposed to changing water levels and mercurial
weather patterns where morning sunshine can change to unexpected
hail storms by the afternoon. The robust wind conditions make
Pointe Au Baril the ideal location for the owner to enjoy his passion
for kite surfing.
The cottage is comprised of a cluster of buildings, each scaled
proportionately to the island's one-acre size. Four pitch-roofed
structures, harmoniously clad in silver-weathered cedar shingles,
appear as though tossed around by the wind. In certain light
conditions, they are barely discernible from the brownish-grey rocks
surrounding them. The main cottage is at the highest elevation. A
Bunkie

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