Gibson Island – Private Island Retreat on Newboro Lake

Welcome to Gibson Island, a truly one-of-a-kind private island retreat located on Newboro Lake along the historic Rideau Canal.

This is a water-access-only property, offering the rare opportunity to enjoy your own 4.5-acre private island with no neighbours, no traffic, and complete privacy. With excellent swimming, boating, fishing, and beautiful lake views in every direction, Gibson Island delivers a classic island-cottage experience you won’t find anywhere else in the region.

Quick Snapshot

Access: Boat access only (entire private island)
Property size: 4.5 acres — you’re the only guests on the island
Waterfront: Dock with swim ladder and great swimming
Sleeps: 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
Boats included: Canoes and kayaks
Internet: Unlimited Wi-Fi
Privacy: Complete island seclusion

Inside the Log Cabin

• Comfortable living area with gas-log fireplace

• Fully equipped kitchen

• Screened-in porch for relaxing bug-free

• Two full bathrooms

Bedroom Layout

• Master bedroom: Queen bed

• Bedroom 2: Two single beds

• Bedroom 3: Bunk bed (double bottom, single top)

Outdoors & Waterfront

• Private dock with swim ladder

• Excellent swimming and fishing right off the island

• Screened porch and outdoor seating areas

• Fire pit for evenings under the stars

Water Toys Included

• 2 adult kayaks

• 2 kids kayaks

• Canoe

(If you don’t have your own boat but have boating experience, pontoon boats can be rented through us.)

Location Highlights

By boat, you’re just minutes from the village of Newboro, where you’ll find:

• Shops and restaurants

• Marina services

• Access to multiple connected lakes

Several golf courses are nearby, and the Rideau Lakes Region offers outstanding boating routes, historic lockstations, and scenic day trips.

The area sits roughly halfway between Toronto and Montreal, about 45 minutes from the U.S. border, and approximately 1 hour 25 minutes from Ottawa.

Explore the Rideau Lakes Region

Enjoy:

• Boating across connected lakes on the Rideau Canal system

• Swimming and fishing in clear freshwater

• Historic villages and lockstations

• Golf courses, boat tours, shops, and dining

• Seasonal festivals and outdoor activities

Important: This is a water-access-only island property. A boat is required to reach the cottage.

Prime summer weeks rent Monday to Monday (7-night minimum for island cottages).

Rideau Lakes Cottages Ltd. is registered by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO)
Registration #: 50017421