Real Estate

$1.3 million for a historic island cottage on the St. Lawrence near Gananoque, Ont.

1 Sampson Island, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, Ont.

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 2

Lot size: 100 by 6098.4 sq. ft.

List price: $1,399,000

Date listed: June 8, 2026

Realtor: Steven Renwick

Just a five-minute boat ride from Gananoque, this island property is accessible yet secluded. The panoramic property—called Sampson Island—features a six-bedroom, two-bathroom clapboard cottage with a wraparound deck. Inside, you’ll find wood-panelled interiors with a stone fireplace and an A-frame attic. By the boathouse, there’s deep-water docking that’s perfect for larger vessels. A sandy beach is ideal for swimming. On the St. Lawrence River, Sampson Island is an opportunity to own a piece of local history. 

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