Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
The Township straddles the Frontenac Axis, a geological formation linking the Canadian Shield to New York's Adirondack Mountains. A portion of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere, a UNESCO site, is located within its borders. This enterprising township has farmers who contribute sales of pedigree livestock, hay, and frozen bovine embryos to foreign markets. There are thriving and revitalized communities overlooking the Rideau Canal Heritage Corridor, a World Heritage Destination. Rockport, home of Rockport Boat Line, was where the township signed its friendship agreement with 1000 Islands China in 2009.
The community offers an excellent quality of life where residents can live, work and vacation all in one place. The municipality has riverfront vistas and many inland lakes to enjoy. The township encompasses some 1,078,641 hectares and is served by trans-Canadian rail and highway arteries. The Thousand Islands International Bridge is within the township linking to New York State. Much of the township is within the famous 1000 Islands region and it has approximately 950 islands.
Visit the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands website
Visit the Travel 1000 Islands website
Visit the Lyndhurst / Seeley's Bay and District Chambers of Commerce website
Visit the 1000 Islands / Gananoque Chamber of Commerce website
- Total Population: 9,804 (Statistics Canada 2021 Census)
- Mean January Temperature: -8 ⁰C (18 ⁰F)
- Mean July Temperature: 21 ⁰C (70 ⁰F)
- Average Annual Precipitation: 857mm rain, 198 cm snow
- Average Household Income: $108,300
- Average Unemployment Rate: 11 %
- Adults with High School Education: 1,495
- Adults with College or University Diploma: 3,095
- Average Monthly Apt. Rental Cost: $2,110
- Average 3-Bedroom detached Bungalow: $486,000
Contacts:
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
1233 Prince St. P.O. Box 280, Lansdowne, KOE 1L0
(613) 659-2415 or (613) 928-2423
Stephen Donachey, Chief Administrative Officer
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