Gazebo

The Gazebo is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental values.

Historical value

The Gazebo, as an outbuilding for a grand 19th-century cottage property in the Thousand Islands area, is a very good example of a building associated with the cottage movement in Canada. Set within one of North America’s most prestigious cottage regions, the Gazebo is associated with Grant Mitchell, Chairman of the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, who owned Batterman’s Point from 1964 to 1982. As one of four extant structures dating from the early 20th century on the property, the Gazebo is a visible reminder of Batterman’s Point’s grand past.

Architectural value

The Gazebo is valued for its excellent aesthetics. It is a charming example of Rustic Style architecture, incorporating local materials, Tudor Revival elements and whimsical detailing. The picturesque qualities of its design reside in its small scale, octagonal, shingled roof, rubble-stone piers, and peeled-log posts and brackets. The sculptural quality of the building’s design and construction is emphasised by the use of tree limbs for the supports. Good functional design is evidenced in the open interior, while good craftsmanship is evidenced in the woodwork and masonry.

Environmental value

The Gazebo maintains an unchanged relationship to its island site and reinforces the picturesque character of Batterman’s Point and is a familiar local landmark to boaters.