Factory Island 1 is a

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in northern Ontario. It is one of two reserves for the

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Land use

The northern two-thirds of the island comprises this reserve or land north of Museum Street. Most residential, the reserve is home to a

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and Treeline Diner. Key government services, including hospital, are located in the southern part of the island under the

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. Half of the reserve, namely the north end is tree covered land.

Transportation

Gravel road are used for vehicles within town. There no bridges, but a ice road is available during the winter season.

References

{{NorthernOntario-geo-stub Cree reserves in Ontario Communities in Cochrane District