Worlds Smallest International Bridge?

The world smallest international bridge is said to be between Canada and the United States, residing in the Thousand Island area of the St. Lawrence River, between New York and Ontario. The pair of islands referred to as Zavikon (happy wigwam?) is joined by a bridge spanning about 32 feet and thus acts as the shortest international bridge crossing. The larger of the two islands is Canadian territory with a full house, while the smaller belongs to that of the United States and acts as the backyard. Having traveled here as a child, I was told the story that this was the smallest international bridge, though Wikipedia seems to suggest that this is just folklore and that both islands are part of the county of Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada. Internet based sources seem to be divided some suggesting that this is the smallest international bridge, and other that is acts merly as a symbolic representaion of the friendly Canadian - American relationship.

Google Earth, which acts as evidence for those who shout that this is inaccurate, shows the Canadain - American border to not be passing inbetween these islands, though has Zavikon placed completely in American waters. This renders the argument to be very confusing with people advocating every position possible. Could Google Earth be inacurate? It is known that in the division of the 1000 Islands, no island was to be cut in two though it seems odd that people would write that both are Canadian if they are sitting in American waters. Why would people have been under these false pretenses?

Nevertheless, whether entirely Canadian, American, or split down the middle it provides a fun perspective on international border crossings. I’m sure it is one which will not be causing any political strife!