About Hideout on Howe

Spectacular sunset views. Minutes by car or boat to Kingston and Gananoque. A tranquil island getaway. You’ll find all this and more at Hideout on Howe, a unique cottage rental property located on Howe Island.

Our property has five premium waterfront or waterview cottages and is fully off-grid, using solar and wind power to supply all the electricity needs of our guests.

Hideout on Howe is easily reached by ferry for $6.

All-Season Rentals

While summer is peak season for boating and enjoying the outdoors at Hideout on Howe, the other seasons offer unique experiences.

We offer special rates for a host of fun activities and adventures:

Fishing | Bird Watching Tours | Fall Colour Weekend Getaways | Ice Fishing | Thousand Island Boat Tours | Boat Trips to Kingston and Gananoque | Photography Excursions | Island Picnics | Snorkeling and Scuba Diving | Weddings and Corporate Events

Fort Henry

Built between 1832 and 1837, Fort Henry protected the naval dockyard at Point Frederick, the entrance of the Rideau Canal and the town of Kingston, which was the major transshipment point along the supply route between Montreal or Ottawa and all points west. Stay at our retreat when you attend a guided tour.

http://www.forthenry.com

Gananoque Boat Lines

Enjoy a one-hour, 2.5 hour, or longer cruise that stops at Boldt Castle while relaxing on one of the vessels with five-decks and a full array of amenities.

http://www.ganboatline.com

Thousand Islands National Park

Enjoy cruising around the picturesque islands with a variety of wildlife and spectacular hiking trails.

http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/lawren/index.aspx

The Parks of the St. Lawrence

Visit any of eight campgrounds or six day-use parks for great riverside activities and camping.

http://www.stlawrenceparks.com

Kingston Thousand Islands Cruises

Cruise the Thousand Islands and learn about their unique geography and history.

http://www.1000islandscruises.ca

Kingston Trolley Tours

Learn about Kingston’s 300 years of history on a traditional trolley, complete with GPS-triggered narration to complement the knowledgeable tour guides.

http://www.kingstontrolley.ca

Kingston Penitentiary Tours

Take advantage of the rare opportunity to go behind the walls of Canada’s most notorious maximum security prison.

http://www.kingstonpentour.com

Upper Canada Village

Go back in time when you visit Upper Canada Village, which replicates life in the 1860s, with authentic buildings, activities and functioning mills and workshops.

http://www.uppercanadavillage.com