Leeds and Grenville
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Leeds and Grenville
River towns, open skies, and the quiet of the St. Lawrence.
St. Lawrence blueCountryside green
Welcome to Leeds and Grenville, where the St. Lawrence meets the islands and the orchards roll into the hills. Whether you're here for the river life or the small-town pace, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Pull up a chair—there's always a boat to launch or a trail to wander.
Clubs for Leeds and Grenville
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The room
One room for everyone around Leeds and Grenville. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Leeds and Grenville. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Fort Wellington National Historic Site War of 1812 fort in Prescott with restored barracks.
- Thousand Islands National Park Archipelago of islands in the St. Lawrence River.
- Gananoque Waterfront Scenic riverfront with boat tours and parks.
- Rideau Canal (Merrickville Locks) UNESCO World Heritage site with working locks.
- Merrickville Blockhouse Restored 1830s blockhouse and museum.
- Prescott Railway Tunnel Canada's first railway tunnel, now a walking path.
- Outdoors Boating in the Thousand Islands
- Outdoors Hiking the Rideau Trail
- With kids Visit Fort Wellington and see cannon firings
- With kids Take a boat tour of the Thousand Islands
- Evenings Live music at local pubs
- Evenings Theatre at the Gananoque Playhouse
- Locals love Riverfront parks
- Locals love Apple orchards
Through the year
- Gananoque Dragon Boat Festival summer Teams race in the harbour, with food and music.
- Prescott Fair fall Agricultural fair with midway, livestock, and exhibits.
- Athens Fall Fair fall Small-town fair with tractor pulls and local crafts.
- Merrickville Christmas in the Village winter Candlelit streets, carols, and artisan market.
- Canada Day Celebrations July 1 Fireworks and family activities in Gananoque and Prescott.
Humid continental climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold and snowy, summers warm and humid. Best: Late spring to early fall is ideal for outdoor activities, with warm days and cool evenings.
Talk like a local
- “The Islands”
- The Thousand Islands, often referred to simply as 'the Islands'.
- “The River”
- The St. Lawrence River, called 'the River' by locals.
Getaways
- Kingston Historic waterfront, museums, and shopping.
- Brockville Railway tunnel and scenic riverfront.
- Lanark County Rideau Canal towns, hiking, and artisan shops.
- Napanee Countryside, farmers markets, and heritage sites.
Local flavour
Rooting for Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Kingston Frontenacs
Eat and drink
- Thousand Islands dressing A creamy salad dressing said to have originated in the region
- Local apples From area orchards, used in pies, cider, and at roadside stands
- Butter tarts A classic Canadian pastry, popular in small-town bakeries
Where people go
- Riverfront boardwalks Along the St. Lawrence in towns like Gananoque and Prescott
- Historic forts Fort Wellington in Prescott is a key landmark
- Orchards and farm country Rolling hills and apple orchards
- Small-town main streets With independent shops and diners
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Rural Leeds and Grenville, ON. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.