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Thousand
Island Ontario East Vacation Travel Guide
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| Parks of the St. Lawrence | Thousand Islands Playhouse | Boldt Castle | Fort Henry |
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Upper Canada Village 1
hour by car
Colourful characters from the past
bring to life the daily aspects of life in a mid-19th century rural
community ! Upper Canada Village is located in the heart of
Eastern Ontario on County Road 2 (formerly Highway 2), 11 km (7 miles)
east of Morrisburg and 29 km (18 miles) west of Cornwall.
Gananoque’s
"Festival of the Islands", a ten day celebration of life on
the River and waterfront concerts each August.
Waterfront
Concerts, Antique Boat Show, Historical Re-enactments, Gananoque
Skydivers, Craft Fair and much more.
Scenic one or three
hour cruises of the 1000 Islands/Boldt
Castle
Visit one of the natural wonders of the world. These cruises take you on
a scenic and informative adventure through the islands. Learn about the
interesting and wealthy residents of the islands and view their summer
homes. These cruises offer an optional disembark at Boldt Castle, where
you can tour Heart Island and its lovely premises.
Sky
deck
The 1000 Islands Sky deck is a
unique tourist attraction, the only one of it's kind in the 1000 Islands.
Visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view
of the islands from the 1000 Islands Sky deck, a 400-foot high tower
located on Hill Island. Give yourself a beautiful birds-eye view of the
1000 Islands, a delight to see at sunset. Sky deck is located on
Hill Island, home to several factory outlets including Black &
Decker, Macintosh China and more.
Scenic Bicycle
Path Tour
Located right outside the gates of Gananoque, there is 37 km of paved
path ideal for biking, walking or roller-blading. This tour gives you a
scenic and historical tour of the islands from the shoreline.
1000 Islands
Playhouse
Critically acclaimed and one of Canada's finest professional small
theatres. This charming theatre is located in the old Canoe Club, on the
St. Lawrence River in Gananoque. They show 4 different shows a
year plus special events.
Historic 1000
Islands Village
A delightful combination of boutiques and galleries. This waterfront
shopping area hosts many cultural events throughout the summer. Next to
the Gananoque Boat Line.
Gardens at
Landon Bay
Stroll the beautiful gardens of Landon Bay, viewing the many different
types of flowers and garden themes. Go on the nature walk and lookout
over the St. Lawrence river. You'll love the Gardens of Landon Bay.
Public Beaches
There a 2 public beaches close by. One is free and the other charges a
small day use fee.
Thank
you for visiting 1000 Islands!
Explore this truly unique tourism destination in rural Ontario, Canada.