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Entry Island (''Île-d’Entrée'' in French) is an island off the east coast of the Magdalen Islands, which are part of the Canadian Province of Quebec. The island is 2 km wide and 3 km long. The island is located 12 km from the main port of Cap-aux-Meules of the Magdalen Islands. Entry Island is only accessible by ocean or air. The island is also home to an English-speaking community. Fishing is the main industry of the island with the lobster fishery being the most important, but some fishermen also harvest crab, scallops, whelk, mackerel, tuna and herring. Visible as the first island when travelling by ferry from the Magdalen Islands, Entry Island can be identified by its lavishly tinted cliffs. Beautiful, unspoiled rolling green hills are one of the main attractions of Entry Island. At 174 meters (571 feet) above sea level, Big Hill is the highest elevation on the island, and is also the highest point of land in the archipelago. Fewer than 130 residents of Scottish and English origin inhabit this unique island. The island has two stores, a restaurant, an Anglican church, school, CLSC, museum, and post office; a Bed and Breakfast operates during the tourist season. In July 2010 a small military exercise called Exercise "SABRE" took place on the island, lasting 18 days. == Entry Island School == The present Entry Island School was constructed in 1963. It has three classrooms, a library, office, kitchen and auditorium. In 2007 the school had 18 students enrolled, 7 girls and 11 boys. As of 2013, the school's size had reduced to 2 students. Students begin school in pre-kindergarten and go to Secondary II (Grade 10). They can complete their studies at an English high school in Grosse-Île, Bonaventure or Gaspé.〔(Eastern Shores School Board )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Entry Island」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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