As a condition of developing the island — still known to many by its former name Boblo Island — the town said it secured two legal commitments to safeguard the community’s interests.

Souvenirs from Boblo Island Amusement Park on Bois Blancs Island south of Detroit 1764 Ratzer Map (U. of Michigan, Clements Library) Detail showing “Bufflo” Here in Western New York the ...

to the Boblo Island amusement park on Bois Blanc Island. Launched in 1902, the Columbia, along with SS Ste. Claire (launched in 1910), traveled the waters of the Detroit River until 1991.

When Ste. Claire and SS Columbia sounded their whistles, every Detroit kid knew it heralded the coming of summer and the magic of ferrying over to nearby Boblo Island Amusement Park. After 85 ...

Many Michigan towns enjoy multiple lakes, and Boblo is no exception. In addition to Lake Huron, the island has six additional small inland lakes with access slips for kayaks and canoes.

The Town of Amherstburg says it has put the developer of Bois Blanc Island, commonly known as Boblo Island, on notice that it needs to provide reliable ferry service or risk legal action from the ...

The Town of Amherstburg says it has put the developer of Bois Blanc Island, commonly known as Boblo Island, on notice that it needs to provide reliable ferry service or risk legal action from the ...