Garden Island

Garden Island is a river island in the Saint Lawrence River located within the Frontenac Islands, situated south of Kingston in Ontario. The island features wooded sections and rocky shorelines with clearings scattered throughout its terrain.

The island served as a major timber operation center from 1836 to 1914, where logs were collected and assembled into rafts. These rafts were then transported downriver to Quebec City.

The island was a busy marketplace in the 1800s with its own currency and shops that served the community's daily needs. People worked closely together in this isolated settlement, where trade and crafts shaped the rhythm of life.

The island is reachable only by private boat since no ferry service connects to this location and the river current must be considered. Visitors should familiarize themselves with local conditions and watch for calm water.

The island is geologically distinctive, with bedrock containing ancient metamorphic rocks from Precambrian times, including schist, gneiss, and marble. These stones belong to the Frontenac Terrane and reveal the deep geological history of the region.