Moving to Leeds and the Thousand Islands | Township of Leeds & the Thousand Islands

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands (TLTI) is an international playground of unrivaled natural beauty, a vibrant and diverse community in Eastern Ontario. We have the world renowned 1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway along our southern boundary and the UNESCO designated Rideau Canal and lock system along our northern boundary.

Prior to 2001, the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands was three separate townships: Front of Leeds and Lansdowne, Rear of Leeds and Lansdowne, and Front of Escott.

Today, we are one amalgamated township situated along the St. Lawrence River in the area known as the 1000 Islands. Our villages love to celebrate its history and culture and invites everyone to join in! Whether it's the summer music series in Rockport, the Lansdowne Agricultural Society's Fair and activities in Lansdowne, Canada Day in Seeley's Bay or the Lyndhurst Turkey Fair in Lyndhurst there is something in every corner of our township.

Our welcoming community and hospitality will make you feel right at home!

Our website contains information about what you need to know about living in the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands. We encourage you to explore our website and subscribe to pages that interest you like our News, Events Calendar and follow the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands on Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn to stay up to date on news and events.

Waste Sites and Curb-side Pickup

The Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands operates three (3) waste disposal sites for Township property owners or residents. See our Waste Site Locations and Hours page for more info. All property owners or residents are required to put their household waste in transparent plastic bags, tagged with a purchased bag tag before taking their household waste and recycling to one of the three waste disposal sites in the Township.

Bag tags can be purchased at the Township office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne, or at one of the following businesses:

Gananoque Home Hardware, 875 Stone Street North, Gananoque.
Kristen's Bitchen Kitchen, 37 Robertson Road, Gananoque.
Lansdowne Freshmart, 3 King Street West, Lansdowne.
Lansdowne Municipal Office, 1233 Prince Street, Lansdowne.
Lucky Dollar Super Convenience Store, 1073 Prince Street, Lansdowne.
Lyndhurst Home Hardware, 397 Lyndhurst Road. Lyndhurst.
Rockport Lighthouse, 900 1000 Islands Pkwy, Mallorytown.
Seeley's Bay Freshmart, 144 Main Street., Seeley's Bay.
Seeley's Bay Ultramar, 314 Highway 15, Seeley's Bay.
Short Point Convenience, 384 Lyndhurst Road, Lyndhurst.
Wings Live Bait & Tackle, 413 Lyndhurst Road, Lyndhurst.

Attendants may ask to see proof of residency.

Property owners or residents in the village of Lansdowne have curb-side pickup for waste and recycling. Garbage and recycling must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday's. If Monday is a statutory holiday pick up will be on Tuesday.

Property Taxes

Property taxes are a key source of revenue for the Township. This revenue helps fund services such as infrastructure upgrades, parks, facilities and library services. There are two billings per year; spring, and fall. Interim taxes are due the third Friday in March and Final taxes are due the third Friday in September.

For a full list of payment options visit the Property Tax page.

Property owners can contact the Tax & Utilities Department at 613-659-2415 ext. 202 or by email taxutilities@townshipleeds.on.ca

Council and Committee Calendar

Committee of the Whole Meetings and Council Meetings are generally the 1st and 2nd Mondays of the month, respectively and commence at 6:00 p.m. with some exceptions.

Municipal Heritage Committee Meetings are held Quarterly

Committee of Adjustment Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month with the exception of December (earlier due to the holiday)

Agendas are posted on the Thursday prior to the meeting and available on the Cal.

The Council and Committee can be attended in person or lived streamed on our YouTube Channel.

Welcome to TLTI!