The Granite Turtle

Grippen Lake · Thousand Islands, Ontario

A lakeside place to gather.

A private waterfront property for weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats — with room to stay and space to celebrate.

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Welcome

An entire lakefront, all your own

Tucked along the shore of Grippen Lake in the heart of Ontario's Thousand Islands region, The Granite Turtle is a gathering place made for celebrations of every kind. A character-filled lodge for the party, comfortable cedar log cabins for the night, and acres of quiet woods all around — set within the UNESCO-designated Frontenac Arch Biosphere, one of the most biodiverse regions in Canada.

Rent the whole property and make it yours for the weekend — no shared spaces, no rushing out for dinner. Just everyone you love, under one canopy. The property is wheelchair accessible, with accessible washrooms and ramped entries.

Whole site
Private buy-out rentals
Stay over
On-site cedar log cabins
Big groups
Weddings · reunions · retreats
Accessible
Ramps & accessible washrooms
The lodge at dusk, framed by autumn trees

The Property

Three spaces, one stay

Every gathering flows differently. The property gives you room to spread out — and reasons to come back together.

Inside the lodge — exposed beams, hardwood floors, open seating
The Lodge

The gathering hall

The heart of the property. Soaring beams, warm wood floors, and an open layout that flows from ceremony to dinner to dance floor — anchored by a beautiful full kitchen.

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A cedar log cabin interior with beds and seating
The Cabins

Stay the weekend

Comfortable cedar log cabins blend rustic character with modern comfort — so your guests, your wedding party, or your team can stay right on-site.

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The covered lakeside deck with lounge seating and water views
The Outdoors

Beach, lake & woods

A 1,700-ft sandy beach on spring-fed water, open lawns for a ceremony, and quiet woods between — made for kayaking, swimming, and long days by the lake.

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A long table set for dinner under the lakeside pavilion at dusk

"Have your destination wedding at home."

All the magic of somewhere far away — under two hours from Ottawa.

Made for

However you gather

One property, ready for the moments that bring people together.

Weddings

A full-weekend celebration with the ceremony, reception, and the morning after all in one place.

  • Ceremony & reception spaces
  • On-site stays for the wedding party
  • Bring-your-own vendors welcome

Family Reunions

Three generations, one address. Space for the big dinner and beds for everyone who stays.

  • Whole-property privacy
  • Kid- and grandparent-friendly
  • Lake activities & campfires

Retreats

Somewhere that helps everyone switch off and focus — corporate offsites, yoga weekends, and writers' retreats alike.

  • Corporate & team offsites
  • Yoga & wellness retreats
  • Writers' & creative retreats
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Inside the Frontenac Arch Biosphere

The property sits within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere — a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve and one of the most biodiverse regions in Canada. Five forest regions meet here along an ancient granite ridge that links the Canadian Shield to the Adirondacks, creating a rare crossroads of clean lakes, old-growth woods, and wildlife.

It means spring-fed water clear enough to drink, dark skies full of stars, and neighbours like herons, loons, and the turtles that bask on the warm granite at the water's edge.

A turtle from the lake, resting on the warm granite shoreline

Straightforward pricing

No "call for pricing." Ever.

Whole-property weekend rentals, priced simply and all-in. Weekday and off-season rates available. Tell us your dates and headcount and we'll send a clear, all-in quote.

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Finding us

On Grippen Lake, in the Thousand Islands

Close enough to reach easily, far enough to feel away from it all. In the Township of Leeds & the Thousand Islands, Eastern Ontario.

  • Address836 Camp Lane, Leeds & the Thousand Islands, ON
  • RegionThousand Islands · Frontenac Arch · Eastern Ontario
  • Drive times~35 min from Brockville · ~45 min from Kingston · ~1 hr 45 min from Ottawa
  • Nearest airportOttawa (YOW) / Kingston (YGK)

Let's talk dates

Plan your weekend

Tell us a little about your gathering and we'll get back to you within 48 hours with availability and pricing.

  • Emailthegraniteturtle@gmail.com
  • Social@thegraniteturtle