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Spencer's 1000 Islands Cottages & 1000 Islands Fishing Charters.

Riverfront housekeeping cottages and guided fishing on the St. Lawrence River near Gananoque

Spencer's 1000 Islands Cottages & 1000 Islands Fishing Charters
01 — About

The brief.

Spencer's Riverfront Cottages sits on the Canadian shore of the St. Lawrence River on Hwy 2, about 4 km west of Gananoque and 21 km east of Kingston, in the 1000 Islands. The family-run resort rents one-, two-, and three-bedroom housekeeping cottages with cable TV, WiFi, and heating, and includes free use of a launch ramp and dock for guests who bring or rent their own boat. Fishing is the main draw: anglers target muskie, northern pike, walleye, largemouth and smallmouth bass, perch, crappie, and bullhead in waters where a 65-lb catch-and-release muskie was landed in 2008. The operation also offers guided fishing charters, though the charter service is listed as temporarily closed for the current season.

02 — Programs

4. ways in.

  1. 01

    1-Bedroom Riverfront Cottage

    For: Up to 2 peopleWhen: April–October (high season 20 June–7 September)

    Fully equipped housekeeping cottage with cable/satellite TV, WiFi, and heat. Free launch-ramp and dock use included. Daily or weekly bookings in spring/fall; weekly Saturday-to-Saturday stays in high season.

    $130–$170/day; $700–$800/week (CAD, plus HST)

  2. 02

    2-Bedroom Riverfront Cottage

    For: Up to 5 peopleWhen: April–October (high season 20 June–7 September)

    Fully equipped housekeeping cottage priced for four, with each additional person $10/day or $50/week. Includes free dockage and launch ramp on the St. Lawrence River near Gananoque.

    $215–$270/day; $975–$1,075/week (CAD, plus HST)

  3. 03

    3-Bedroom Deluxe Riverfront Cottage

    For: Up to 8 peopleWhen: April–October (high season 20 June–7 September)

    Deluxe housekeeping cottage with a private dock, priced for six with each additional person $10/day or $50/week. Includes free launch ramp; pets permitted at $10 per night per pet.

    $295–$345/day; $1,315–$1,470/week (CAD, plus HST)

  4. 04

    1000 Islands Guided Fishing Charters

    For: Anglers

    Guided fishing charters on the St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands targeting muskie, pike, walleye, and bass. The charter service is listed as temporarily closed for the current season; no rates posted.

03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Located at 4607 Hwy #2, RR #3, Gananoque, ON, about 4 km west of Gananoque and 21 km east of Kingston on the St. Lawrence River.Source ↗
  2. 02Cottage rentals include free use of the launch ramp and dockage; Spencer's no longer rents boats and refers guests to other rental companies.Source ↗
  3. 03High season runs 20 June to 7 September with weekly Saturday-to-Saturday bookings; spring/fall (April–June and Sept–Oct) allows daily bookings with a 2-day minimum.Source ↗
  4. 04Fishing charters are temporarily closed this season per the charters page.Source ↗
  5. 05A 57-inch, estimated 65-lb muskie was caught and released near the cottages in fall 2008.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
4.7
scale 0–11
Humidity
47%
relative
Wind
16 km/h
South
Temp
+24°
H 24° · L 8°
Sun
05:22 / 20:43
15h 21m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

24° with 16 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
4607 Hwy #2, RR #3, Gananoque, Ontario, Canada, K7G 2V5
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AER’s guide to Spencer's 1000 Islands Cottages & 1000 Islands Fishing Charters · Compiled from 1000islandscottages.comLast verified 2026-06-02