Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Leeds and the Thousand Islands | |
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| Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands | |
Welcome sign along Thousand Islands Parkway | |
| Coordinates: 44°29′12″N 076°05′33″W / 44.48667°N 76.09250°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| County | Leeds and Grenville |
| Settled | 1790s |
| Incorporated | January 1, 2001 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Corinna Smith-Gatcke |
| • Fed. riding | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
| • Prov. riding | Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes |
| Area | |
| • Land | 608.09 km2 (234.78 sq mi) |
| Population (2021) | |
• Total | 9,804 |
| • Density | 16.1/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (EDT) |
| Postal Code FSA | K0E |
| Area code(s) | 613, 343 |
| Website | www |
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.