Arguably, one of the most scenic ways to see the 1000 Islands is on a thrilling helicopter ride. 1000 Island Helicopter Tours, based in Gananoque, offers tours ranging in time from 10 minutes to an hour.
This scenic park offers swimming, picnicking, hiking, a boat launch and more, while nearby Cumberland Bay State Park, with 2,700 feet of beach on Lake Champlain features many campsites with water views.
Things to Do in Gananoque
- Thousand Islands Playhouse. 294. Theatres.
- Gan Brewing Company. 109.
- Joel Stone Heritage Park and Splash Pad. Parks.
- 1000 Islands History Museum. History Museums.
- Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands. 421.
- Sculpture Park. 128.
- Confédération Park. Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas.
- St. John's Catholic Church.
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- Go Tree-Top Trekking This Fall. kingstownschool.
- Hike Through Landon Bay Centre. stella_ellaolaclapclapclap.
- Pedal Power. reneetougas.
- Embark On A Fall Foliage Cruise.
- Go On A Guided Kayak Tour.
- See A Show At The Thousand Islands Playhouse.
- Get A Bird's Eye View Of Fall Foliage.
The 1000 Islands actually consist of 1864 islands that span a 50 mile radius along St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Brockville. Formed almost 12,000 years ago during the last ice age, these islands are the marvel and beauty of Mother Nature hard at work.
You can visit the 1000 Islands Tower without a passport as it is on Canadian soil. The customs offices are close to the tower and you will need your passport to cross into the US at that point to get to Alex Bay. Toll booth to get to the tower as you cross the Canadian span of the Thousand Islands Bridges.
Thousand Islands National Park is now closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you in 2021!
As a small protected area in the heart of the Thousand Islands, Thousand Islands National Park works to promote sustainable recreation while protecting the land and wildlife that make the area a popular tourist destination. The park is located in an area of rich biodiversity and is home to many species at risk.
You will stay in the best room in the castle - with lavish decor and breathtaking views. You can rent the entire island exclusively for weddings, family celebrations or business conferences. USD 700 plus tax per night for the VIP suite, including breakfast and dinner.
Thousand Island Dressing was named in honor of the beautiful area where it was first prepared, Thousand Islands, New York. Story goes, in the early 20th century, a fishing guide's wife, Sophie Lalonde, made the condiment for her husband's shore dinner. Actress, May Irwin liked it so much she requested the recipe.
- Zoo New York. Watertown, 1000 Islands-Seaway.
- Frederic Remington Art Museum. Ogdensburg, 1000 Islands-Seaway.
- Antique Boat Museum.
- Singer Castle on Dark Island.
- Fort Ontario State Historic Site.
- Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum.
- Starr Clark Tin Shop & Underground Railroad Museum.
- Boldt Castle.
You will require a passport for our cruises that stop at Boldt Castle (Boldt Castle Tour and Two Castle Tour.) Passports are not required for an of our non-stop cruises.
An official count recorded 1149
islands and islets, 665 of
which were on the
Canadian side (241 officially named) and 484 on the American side (126 named).
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| Published Online | January 22, 2012 |
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| Last Edited | June 19, 2015 |
