Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Welcome sign along Thousand Islands Parkway
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Coordinates: 44°29′12″N 076°05′33″W / 44.48667°N 76.09250°W / 44.48667; -76.09250
CountryCanada
ProvinceOntario
CountyLeeds and Grenville
Settled1790s
IncorporatedJanuary 1, 2001
Government
 • MayorCorinna Smith-Gatcke
 • Fed. ridingLeeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
 • Prov. ridingLeeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes
Area
 • Land608.09 km2 (234.78 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total
9,804
 • Density16.1/km2 (42/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Postal Code FSA
K0E
Area codes613, 343
Websitewww.leeds1000islands.ca

Leeds and the Thousand Islands is a township in the Canadian province of Ontario, located within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. The township is located along the St. Lawrence River, including most of the Canadian Thousand Islands, and extending north into rural hamlets and villages.

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands was formed on January 1, 2001, when three historic townships, Front of Leeds & Lansdowne, Rear of Leeds & Lansdowne, and Front of Escott, were amalgamated. Its services include a public library system and the LTI Archives.