“This area is one of the signature tourism spots in Eastern Ontario and in Canada. The natural beauty is astounding with rock outcrops and the beauty of the thousands of islands.”
The 1000 Islands: Canada’s Island Waterfront
Find your next Canadian escape. Set on the St. Lawrence River between Brockville and Gananoque, the region is just a three-hour drive from Toronto and two hours from Ottawa.
Welcome to the internationally-renowned Canadian 1000 Islands
This is where you can see real river landmarks, from historic castles to shipwrecks resting on the bottom of the St. Lawrence River. It’s where you can trek through national parks in the morning and explore charming communities in the afternoon.
This is what river life is all about: finding history and restoration in this top Ontario destination between Brockville and Gananoque.
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On the Water
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Experiences
There’s plenty to do here in fall and choosing what to start with is part of the fun.
Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands
Live Waterfront Theatre
1000 Islands Kayaking
Rockport Cruises
City Cruises Gananoque
1000 Islands Drive-In
Treetop Trekking 1000 Islands
1000 Islands Tower
Thousand Islands Boat Museum
Hotels, Motels & Inns in the 1000 Islands
So that you get a good night’s good sleep and have the energy to explore the next day.
The 1000 Islands has plenty to see and do through the autumn months. This short video gives a simple look at what you can expect when you visit.
Travelodge by Wyndham Gananoque
Ramada by Wyndham Gananoque Provincial Inn
Gananoque Inn & Spa
Howard Johnson Inn Gananoque
Colonial Resort 1000 Islands
Comfort Inn & Suites 1000 Islands
1000 Islands Maps
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“This is the most beautiful place on earth. This is where heaven meets earth. You can visit is a hundred different ways and enjoy it just the same. Come by water, air or land. Enjoy a day paddling, swimming or fishing.”
Anonymous
“We didn’t really know what to expect, but our family was enchanted by the town, the scenery, and the region. We had planned a quick overnight stay, but ended up staying two nights and could have stayed longer.”
James
“What a beautiful part of Ontario. We drove along the Ivy Lea Parkway, stopped and had a picnic lunch, took a boat cruise out of Gananoque, and strolled along the waterfront in Gananoque.”
Andrew
« Cette région a quelque chose pour tout le monde. Il y a d’excellentes possibilités de baignade et de navigation de plaisance, de bonnes randonnées pédestres et des pistes cyclables, des routes panoramiques à proximité et des tonnes de beaux endroits où passer du temps sur l’eau. »
“This area has something for everyone. Excellent swimming and boating, good hiking and cycling trails, scenic drives are nearby and tons of beautiful places to spend time on the water.”
Michael A.
“I could go back over and over again and still be amazed by this beautiful scenery. Not only can you go there to relax but there is so much to do such as kayaking, biking, walking, discovering, etc. It is a must!”
Catherine
“There is no place like the 1000 Islands.We travel a lot and we are always trying to find a better place for the view but we have never been able to find it.”
Julie
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