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1000 Islands VISITORS GUIDE
New York State | USA
Province of Ontario | Canada
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What is the 1000 Islands?
It’s hard to say. It’s a place that not enough people know about but
also a destination that attracts visitors from around the world.
It’s where families and friends gather along the water to It’s sunsets reflected by the St. Lawrence River and Lake
dine, swim and cast a fishing line. It’s where first-time Ontario. It’s a place that once belonged to the Gilded Age
visitors look in awe as their tour boat guides them past rich that’s now enjoyed by everyone.
seemingly countless islands with mansions, lighthouses
and fairytale castles. Even after a cruise, some find it hard For some, it’s the familiarity of greeting their favorite B&B
to believe that a place with so many islands—1,864 to be host-turned-friend. For others, it’s the first time at a camp
exact—exists in North America. site they’ll book for summers to come.
For some, the 1000 Islands is zip-lining, kayaking It’s hard to sum up because there’s few places like it in
and boating. For others, it’s enjoying a cool beverage – the world and the 1000 Islands can be enjoyed in so many
made just down the road – while sitting in a dock chair, different ways. You’re invited to visit and discover what the
watching mammoth steel ships lumber by. 1000 Islands is to you.
#visit1000islands
ABOUT THE COVER ABOUT GEORGE FISCHER
The 1000 Islands is a boater’s dream with George Fischer, acclaimed landscape photographer, is
endless passageways, channels and coves well-known for his more than 60 pictorial books and numerous art
to explore. The Admiralty Group of Islands is posters. His unique photo style has been commissioned by various
located near Gananoque, Ontario. Image and companies, hospitals and private collectors. He has also worked
additional photos in this guide provided by with various international tourism boards and media. In November
George Fischer; others copyrighted by the 1000 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in
Islands International Tourism Council unless Photography. He resides in Toronto, Canada.
otherwise noted.
See more of George Fischer’s work at
GeorgeFischerPhotography.com
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Contents
Key to Numbered Park Symbols
*HU[VUParks Canada
New York State Parks
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1 Southwick Beach State Park 1 Thousand Islands National Park - 7V[ZK HT
ATTRACTIONS
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2 Westcott Beach State Park Unique park comprised
of 21 islands
pg. 16 1000 Islands Parkway, ON
3 Long Point State Park 2 Bellevue House National Historic Site pg. 6 Scenic Boat Cruises
4 Burnham Point State Park 3 Rideau Canal-Kingston to Ottawa and
5 Cedar Point State Park World Heritage Destination Area pg. 8 Castles
pg. 18 Alexandria Bay, NY
4 Fort Wellington National Historic Site
6 Grass Point State Park
5 Delta Mill National Historic Site pg. 10 History pg. 22 Brockville, ON
7 Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
8 Wellesley Island State Park pg. 11 Lighthouses pg. 24 Cape Vincent, NY
9 DeWolf Point State Park Ontario Provincial Parks pg. 26 Clayton, NY
10 Keewaydin State Park & Craft Beverages
1 Charleston Lake Provincial Park
11 Mary Island State Park
2 Park
Frontenac Provincial
pg. 30 Gananoque, ON
12 Kring Point State Park pg. 12 Amusements & Fun
13 Cedar Island State Park 3 Murphys Point Provincial Park pg. 31 Henderson Harbor, NY
14 Jacques Cartier State Park 4 Rideau Provincial Park pg. 13 Theatre & Shows
15 St. Lawrence State Park pg. 32 Kingston, ON
16 Coles Creek State Park Multi-Lane Divided Highway & Recreation Areas
pg. 33 Prescott, ON
17 Robert Moses State Park
18 Robert G. Wehle State Park Seaway Trail
pg. 14 Adventure Sports pg. 34 Rideau Canal, ON
1000 Islands Parkway
Parks of the Long Sault Parkway pg. 15 Transportation, pg. 35 Sackets Harbor, NY
St. Lawrence Loyalist Scenic Parkway
Rideau Heritage Route Crossing the Border pg. 36 Watertown, NY
1 Loyalist Scenic Parkway
2 Fort Henry 659 Limited Access Highway Exits
3 Ivy Lea Campsite
4 1000 Islands Scenic Parkway
5 St. Lawrence Bikeway International Bridge For information on advertising or listings in future publications, please call
6 Brown’s Bay Picnic Area 1-800-8-ISLAND. Every effort was made to print accurate listings. The 1000
7 Riverside-Cedar Campsite Lighthouse
8 Upper Canada Village, Upper Canada Golf Islands International Tourism Council along with all contractors, sponsors and
Course, Crysler Beach, Crysler Park Marina
Tourism Information
9 Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary advertisers will assume no liability for damages arising from errors or omissions
:[HY 10 Long Sault Parkway
Ferry Crossing in this publication. 3/20 250M All Rights Reserved.
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6 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | Cruises
Cruises
SCENIC BOAT CRUISES
T he most popular way to see the
islands is aboard a boat cruise! Tours
depart throughout the day to cruise
visitors past fairytale castles, stately
mansions and historic lighthouses. Tour
boats zig-zag among the islands while
guides entertain with true stories of
pirates and bootleggers and point out
homes owned by titans of industry and
secret societies.
Cruises range from 1 to 5 hours; some
include stops at Boldt Castle, Singer
Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse.
You can pair your sightseeing cruise
with a luncheon or dining excursion or
enjoy a twilight tour that includes tastings
by local wine and beer producers. Be
sure to check for themed-party cruises,
fireworks outings and other special tours
throughout the season.
Fall is a popular time to cruise because
visitors are treated to a “mirrored-effect”
of colorful fall foliage from the islands
reflecting off the water. Cruising season
fluctuates depending on weather but
most tour companies start in late April
and wrap-up in November. ¡
R CRUISES
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CRUISE THE
ockport
1000 ISLANDS FROM…
NEW YORK, USA
ALEXANDRIA BAY
CIRCA 1954
Uncle Sam Boat Tours
47 James St.
usboattours.com | 315-482-2611
CLAYTON
Clayton Island Tours
39611 Chateau Lane
claytonislandtours.com | 315-686-4820
ONTARIO, CANADA
BROCKVILLE
1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises
30 Block House Island Pkwy.
1000islandscruises.com
613-345-7333, 800-353-3157
GANANOQUE
Gananoque Boat Line
Palaces & Palisades
• Gen
OF THE 1000 ISLANDS
280 Main St.
ganboatline.com
613-382-2144, 888-717-4837
IVY LEA Castle Tours • Sightseeing Cruises • Dining Cruises 20
Gananoque Boat Line
95 Ivy Lea Rd.
General Store & Gift Shop • Restaurant & Pub • Accommodations 613
ganboatline.com
613-382-2144, 888-717-4837 www.rockportcruises.com ww
KINGSTON
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises
20 Front StrEEt rockport on canada - k0E 1V0
1 Brock St. 613-659-3402 / 800-563-8687
1000islandscruises.ca
613-549-5544, 800-848-0011
St. Lawrence Cruise Lines
253 Ontario St. (office)
stlawrencecruiselines.com
613-549-8091, 800-267-7868
ROCKPORT
1000 Islands Cruises Rockport Boat Line
20 Front St.
rockportcruises.com
613-659-3402, 800-563-8687
CHARTER A
PRIVATE CRUISE
NEW YORK, USA
ALEXANDRIA BAY
1000 Islands Water Taxi Scenic Tours
1000islandsscenictours.com | 315-727-1939
CLAYTON
Classic Island Cruises
French Bay Marina, 530 Theresa St.
classicislandcruises.com | 315-955-9166
Your Wave Tours
Bayside Marina, 1045 State St.
yourwavetours.com | 315-778-8128
SACKETS HARBOR
Lake Effect Charters
320 Dodge Ave.
315-804-3864
Sail Ontario
500 West Main St.
sail-ontario.com | 315-783-2755
8 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | Castles
Castles
BOLDT CASTLE
N ew York City hotelier George Boldt
(Waldorf-Astoria) built this six-story,
120-room mansion as a gift to his beloved
wife Louise at the turn of the century.
Her untimely death left the dream
unfulfilled and the castle lay abandoned for
nearly a century. The stunning restoration
of the castle and other island structures
has topped more than $45 million and
leaves visitors—many who come back
annually to see the progress—in awe.
Visitors can also tour the Boldt Yacht
House, home to a collection of antique
boats including several owned by the
Boldt family. A shuttle boat ferries
passengers between Boldt Castle and
the Yacht House every 30 minutes.
Visitors can tour the castle and other
island structures at their leisure; tours
are self-guided and aides are located
throughout. The castle is accessible by
tour boat and private watercraft and is
handicap accessible. Visitors arriving
from Canada must provide border-
crossing documents. ¡
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
boldtcastle.com
Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, NY
315-482-9724
May to October
SINGER CASTLE
B uilt by the Bourne Family of Singer
Sewing Machine fame, the castle was
designed as an island retreat. Guided
the grounds and castle; check with
boat tour operators for transportation
or dock with your own watercraft. ¡
tours of this four-story, 28-room mansion
Singer Castle
include secret passageways and a glimpse singercastle.com
into American history. Dark Island, Chippewa Bay, NY
315-324-3275; 877-327-5475
The Royal Suite is available for overnight May to October
booking! Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of
Boldt Yacht House
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¡ Private Cruises
Reasonable
¡
Rates
¡ Pet Friendly
1000 ISLANDS WATER TAXI
SCENIC TOURS
ALEXANDRIA BAY, NY
315-727-1939
Reservations Required
1000islandsscenictours.com
10 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | History
History
D ive into the history of this waterway at
nautical museums that do more than
just explain our love of water…they actually
get you out onto the river! Learn of the
massive hotels that once dotted the
islands during the region’s Gilded Age
heyday and discover why the 1000 Islands
is an important site in Canadian history.
Historic forts, War of 1812 battlefields
and more await. ¡
NEW YORK
Antique Boat Museum
750 Mary St., Clayton, NY
abm.org | 315-686-4104 | May to October
Sackets Harbor Battlefield
State Historic Site
504 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY
sacketsharborbattlefield.org
315-646-3634 | May to October
ONTARIO
Brockville Railway Tunnel
Blockhouse Islands Parkway, Brockville, ON
brockvillerailwaytunnel.com
613-342-8772 | April to November
Fort Henry National Historic Site
1 Fort Henry Dr., Kingston, ON
forthenry.com | 613-542-7388
800-437-2233 | May to February
BE SURE TO ALSO CHECK OUT…
NEW YORK ONTARIO
Cornwell Brothers Store 1000 Islands History Museum Fulford Place Museum
& Museum Gananoque, ON Brockville, ON
Alexandria Bay, NY 1000Islandsheritagemuseum.com heritagetrust.on.ca/Fulford-Place
alexandriahistorical.com 613-382-2535 613-498-3003
315-482-4586
Fort Wellington National Kingston Pen Tours
Thousand Islands Museum Historic Site Kingston, ON
Clayton, NY Prescott, ON kingstonpentours.com
timuseum.org www.pc.gc.ca/wellington 613-542-7388, 800-437-2233
315-686-5794 613-925-2896
Brockville Railway TunnelREGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | Lighthouses & Craft Beverages 800-847-5263 visit1000islands.com 11
Lighthouses
Rock Island Lighthouse Tibbetts Point Lighthouse
Rock Island, Fishers Landing, NY 33435 Co. Rt. 6, Cape Vincent, NY
parks.ny.gov, 315-775-6886 315-654-2700
Accessible by private watercraft Accessible by vehicle, just a short drive
and aboard Clayton Island Tours. from downtown Cape Vincent.
Craft Beverages
M oist air from the river and lake combined with fertile land makes the
1000 Islands an ideal environment for growing the cold-hardy grapes,
grains and fruits needed to create award-winning wines, beer and spirits
found in our hotels, restaurants, downtown lounges, farm-side tasting
rooms and aboard our beverage cruises. Check out the craft beverages
section on our website for a list of producers on both sides of the border
and get ready to enjoy a taste of the 1000 Islands. ¡12 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | Amusements & Fun
Amusements
Fun
and
WHO’S READY FOR SOME FUN? NEW YORK
Alex Bay 500 Go-Carts
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Alexandria Bay, NY
atch a breathtaking view of the islands get up close to more than 1,000 animals at
315-482-2021
from above at the 1000 Islands Tower, Old McDonald’s Farm! alexbay500.com | May to October
or if you’re really looking for unique
vantage point, fly with 1000 Islands Drive-in movie theaters, mini golf and ONTARIO
Helicopter Tours! Immerse yourself into go-karts add a slice of summer-time 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
Gananoque, ON
a world of discovery at the Aquatarium nostalgia to any trip. Whether your group
613-382-3888, 855-855-HELI
at Tall Ships Landing, where you can is all adults—Shorelines Casino Thousand fly1000islands.ca | Year Round
communicate with freighters plying the Islands comes to mind—or you’ve got little
seaway. Revel in the antics of river otters ones, there’s plenty of spots to let loose Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing
Brockville, ON
at the Aquatarium and Zoo New York or and have some fun. ¡
613-342-6789 | aquatarium.ca | Year Round
FIND MORE FUN AT…
NEW YORK
Zoo New York
Watertown, NY
315-782-6180
nyszoo.org | Year Round
ONTARIO
1000 Islands Tower
Hill Island, Lansdowne, ON
(vehicle access)
613-659-2335
1000islandstower.com | May to October
Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands
Gananoque, ON
613-382-6800, 866-266-8422
shorelinescasino.com/thousand-islands
Year RoundREGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | Theatre & Shows | Recreation Areas 800-847-5263 visit1000islands.com 13
Theatre
Shows
and
Photos courtesy of Stephen Wild
CLAYTON, NY BROCKVILLE, ON GANANOQUE, ON
Clayton Opera House Brockville Arts Centre Thousand Islands Playhouse
405 Riverside Dr. 235 King St. W. 185 South St.
claytonoperahouse.com brockvilleartscentre.com 1000islandsplayhouse.com
315-686-2200 613-342-7122, 877-342-7122 613-382-7020
HENDERSON HARBOR, NY KINGSTON, ON PRESCOTT, ON
Henderson Harbor Grand Theatre St. Lawrence Shakespeare
Performing Arts Assoc. 218 Princess St. Festival
12469 Co. Rt. 123 kingstongrand.ca 206 King St. W.
hhpaa.org | 315-938-7333 613-530-2050 stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
613-925-5788 | July-Aug
Recreation FIND MORE RECREATION
FUN AT...
Areas NEW YORK
Indian River Lakes Conservancy, NY
indianriverlakes.org
315-482-4757
E njoy the great outdoors at these public
recreation areas. New York has more
than 25 parks in the region including
Thousand Islands Land Trust, NY
tilandtrust.org | 315-686-5345
Thousand Islands State Parks, NY
thousands of campsites. The Thousand parks.ny.gov | 315-482-2593
Islands Land Trust and Indian River
Lakes Conservancy have preserved ONTARIO
thousands of acres for walking, Ontario Parks, ON
cycling and cross-country skiing. ontarioparks.com
Ontario Parks provides camping, 888-668-7275 | 800-667-1940
hiking, fishing, boating and more. St. Lawrence Parks Commission, ON
Thousand Islands National Park parks.on.ca | 613-543-4328 | 800-437-2233
has more than 20 islands with Thousand Islands National Park
campsites. ¡ of Canada
parkscanada.gc.ca/ti
613-923-5261 | 888-773-8888
Photo courtesy of Rob Stimpson14 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS | Adventure Sports
Adventure
Sports
A ll of this water and woods can be a thrill-seeker’s
dream. Zip among the treetops at Skywood Eco
Adventure park, Canada’s largest aerial playground,
or fly above the river on a jet-propelled flyboard
with All In Adventures! Dive beneath the surface of
Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River and check
out preserved wrecks; outfitters offer lessons and
guidance for newcomers and refills for experienced
divers.
Check whitewater rafting off your bucket list by
heading to the Black River in Watertown, home to
some of the most challenging rapids on the east
coast.
Skydiving, horseback riding and more await those
looking to add some kick to their vacation in the
1000 Islands. ¡
NEW YORK
Boomerang Bike & Kayak Rentals
Wellesley Island, NY
boomerangbikeandkayakrental.com
315-525-3172
ONTARIO
Skydive Gananoque
Gananoque, ON
skydivegan.com
613-382-5114, 844-JUMP-GAN
Skywood Eco Adventure
Mallorytown, ON
skywoodzip.ca
800-437-2233 | April to October
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Crossing the Border
S pecific forms of identification are required
for travel between the two countries.
At press time, recommended forms of
Immigration and customs requirements are
subject to change without notice.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
315-482-2261
(Alexandria Bay, NY office)
cbp.gov (click the “Travel” section)
identification are: a passport, passport card, American boaters entering Canadian waters—
enhanced driver’s license approved for border but not dropping anchor, docking or touching Canada Border Services Agency
travel or a NEXUS card for frequent cross- land—may report entry via the Telephone 613-659-2301
border travelers. Reporting Centre. Calls may be made from (Port of Lansdowne, ON office)
Public information line
mobile devices while on the water. cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Regulations regarding exemptions and
restrictions for belongings or merchandise The Reporting Centre can be reached at
brought across the international border exist. 1-888-226-7277.
EMERGENCY & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Emergency Assistance, United States and Canada: DIAL 911
REGIONAL AIRPORTS RAIL SERVICE (CANADA ONLY)
Watertown International Airport—Dexter, NY VIA Rail Canada | 888-842-7245 | viarail.ca
Regularly scheduled flights with American Airlines to Stations in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall.
Philadelphia and connecting worldwide. Heated shelter in Gananoque.
315-786-6000 (airport) | 800-433-7300 (airline) BUS SERVICE
watertownairport.com | aa.com Adirondack Trailways—Watertown, NY Station
Kingston/Norman Rogers Airport—Kingston, Ontario 800-776-7548 | trailwaysny.com
Serviced by Air Canada Jazz. Regularly scheduled Service from Syracuse to Watertown, Gouverneur,
flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canton, Potsdam, Massena.
connecting worldwide. Greyhound Canada
888-247-2262 (Air Canada Jazz Reservations) 800-661-TRIP | greyhound.ca
cityofkingston.ca/residents/airport | flyjazz.ca Servicing the 1000 Islands-Ontario with stops and/or
613-389-6404 (airport) | 888-247-2262 (airline) ticketing stations at Brockville, Cornwall, Prescott, Kingston.16 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide COMMUNITY | 1000 Islands Parkway
1000 Islands Parkway
and
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER WATERFRONT, ONTARIO
E njoy the 1000 Islands and the St.
Lawrence River from all angles. The
1000 Islands Parkway, a 40-kilometre
Cruises of Rockport, Brockville’s 1000
Islands and Seaway Cruises, or other
private tours to experience the region’s
Park and Treewalk Village—Canada’s
largest aerial adventure and zip-line park.
(25-mile) waterfront route, with parallel islands and castles. Scuba divers will Continue eastward from the Parkway and
two-lane recreational trail, travelling discover a treasure trove of wrecks County Road 2 to Brockville’s beautiful
between Gananoque and Brockville offers beneath the surface, and boaters downtown waterfront with Blockhouse
spectacular views of the world-renowned will find river access via park and Island, the Aquatarium and Canada’s first
St. Lawrence River. marina launches. railway tunnel. Scenic views continue
through Maitland, Prescott and Cardinal,
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year, Tom Thumb barely makes the cut. mansions harkening back to the region’s
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Boldt Castle, the real-life fairytale island castle that hosts
hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
“The Bay” is your stop for fun in the 1000 Islands. Boat cruises,
golfing, boating, fishing and more are why so many choose to
stay here when visiting the region. Boldt Castle sits just off the
shoreline and can be seen from many spots throughout down-
town, including several hotels and resorts. Uncle Sam Boat
Tours departs daily from a downtown harbor. They offer a
variety of sight-seeing and dining cruises that stop at Boldt
and Singer castles.
The calendar is chock full of events ranging from Country
Kickoff to Summer, Thousand Islands Motorcycle Rally and Bill
Johnston’s Pirate Days to fall mainstays like Blues in the Bay
and the Wine Festival & Farmer’s Market. Winter warms up
with the popular Polar Bear Dip, River Santa Festival and
pond hockey tournament on the ice!
The Bay has something for everyone. Visitors have access to
scuba diving, flyboarding, mini-golf, go-karts, hiking trails, craft
beverage tasting rooms and fishing charters. Looking for live
music? Alexandria Bay is known for having more than 800 live
performances from June through September. Visit a winery or
distillery, rent a boat, have a picnic at one of the eight nearby
state parks or along the waterfront. The Scenic View Park and
footbridge to Casino Island is the perfect place to view the
beauty of the St. Lawrence River. Whatever your heart desires,
you will find it in the heart of the 1000 Islands! ¡
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Attractions
HISTORIC SITES AND MUSEUMS Jacob Brown Mansion Stone Mills Museum
216 Brown Blvd., Brownville stonemillsmuseum.org
NEW YORK 315-782-7650 | Year Round 30950 Rt. 180, Stone Mills, LaFargeville
Home of Jacob Brown, founder of Brownville 315-658-2353 | June to September
Alexander Corners Veterans & Pearl
Harbor Memorial and a general during the War of 1812. Telling the development of agriculture industry
Rt. 3, Alexander Corners, Henderson in Northern NY through collecting, preserving
Jefferson County Historical Society
315-938-5152 | April to October and displaying materials related to the farm
Paddock Mansion
and farm houses.
Privately maintained M60A3 Tank and a Cobra JeffersonCountyHistory.org
Attack Helicopter on site. Located next door to 228 Washington St., Watertown ONTARIO
the Oliver and Cyrus Bates house, the only site 315-782-3491 | Year Round
in the town listed on the national register. 19th Century mansion, log cabin, one-room Battle of Windmill National Historic Site
schoolhouse and Victorian gardens.Collec- of Canada
Cape Vincent Historical Museum parkscanada.gc.ca/windmill
175 North James St., Cape Vincent tions include Tyler coverlets, Native American
artifacts, 1910 Babcock automobile made in Windmill Point Rd, Hwy. 2, Prescott
315-654-3094 613-925-2896 | July to August
Watertown.
Cape Vincent’s history is brilliantly displayed Site of an 1838 Rebellion battle, featuring an
here. The building, one of the oldest in the Pickering Beach Museum 1830’s stone windmill with an observation level,
village, housed soldiers of the War of 1812. sacketsharborny.com exhibits, audio-visual presentation and gift
Handicapped accessible. 501 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor store.
315-646-1529, 315-646-2321
Cornwall Brothers Store and Museum Bellevue House National Historic Site
July to August
alexandriahistorical.com parkscanada.gc.ca/Bellevue
36 Market St., Alexandria Bay Historic house museum depicting life in the
village of Sackets Harbor from the 1830s-80s. 35 Centre St., Kingston
315-482-4586 | May to September 613-545-8666
Local history museum in a historic 1866 stone Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library May to October
general store building, with changing exhibits flowermemoriallibrary.org Home to Canada’s first prime minister; restored
about river life, boating and local communities. 229 Washington St., Watertown house and garden staffed by period-costumed
315-785-7705 | Year Round interpreters.
Henderson Historical Society Museum
hendersonhistoricalsociety.com Historic library hosting tours by request;
has more than 190,000 volumes, including Brockville Museum
12581 Co. Rt. 72, Henderson brockvillemuseum.com
315-938-7163 | May to October collections of DVDs, videos, audio books
and large print. 5 Henry St., Brockville
Housed in 3 buildings: former Universalist 613-342-4397 | Year Round
Church, circa 1839, the 1820’s Ray cabin, Brockville’s history is one of the prominent
and the Peters-Stevens Boat Annex, which manufacturers, formidable wealth, fascinating
displays 12 Henderson-made wooden work and historical figures and vivacious ordinary
recreation boats from 1880s to about 1940s. people, interconnected by a dynamic river.
Historical Association of South Jefferson Homewood Museum
hasjny.tripod.com heritagetrust.on.ca/homewood
29 E. Church St., Adams 1372 Hwy. 2, Maitland
315-232-2616 | Year Round 613-348-1246 | June to August
An 1850s-era house and antique home with Built in 1799-1800, this grand two-story house
farm and marine displays as well as Indian reflects seven generations of the Jones family,
artifacts, local history and genealogy. Loyalists who arrived in eastern Ontario in 1784.
Photo courtesy of Parks CanadaL2 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide
Mallory Coach House Breakwater Art Gallery Evans Mills Raceway Park
Mallorytown.ca 263 E. Broadway, Cape Vincent, NY evansmillsracewaypark.com/21182
1523 Co. Rd 2, Mallorytown 315-654-4750 | June to September 28412 Steinhilbur Rd., Evans Mills, NY
613-923-5140 | June to September A not-for-profit gallery dedicated to the 315-323-6033
Built circa 1853 and has been used as a hotel, promotion of the visual arts and high quality May to September
tavern, doctor’s office, farm house and as a crafted functional items. The gallery sells This 3/8-mile asphalt track was originally built
residence. The attraction hosts art shows, original works of art by Thousand Islands by the Zeigler Brothers of Boonville, New York
provides a meeting place for local groups, artists and hosts receptions with featured in 1967. The raceway tower complex hosts 54
and a place to showcase historical artifacts and artists bi-weekly. hospitality suites and the grandstand offers a
documents. seating capacity of over 3,000. Competitors
Fibonacci 321 Art Gallery
come from all over New York State, Canada,
Murney Tower National Historic 321 James St., Clayton, NY
and beyond to race.
Site of Canada 315-777-0612 | May to December
kingstonmuseums.ca Offers fine-crafted original work by artists from Old McDonald’s Farm
Barrie and King streets, Kingston Northern New York specializing in wood, clay, oldmcdonaldhasafarm.com
613-544-9925 | May to September fibers, metals, painting, drawing and glass. 14471 County Rt. 145, Sackets Harbor, NY
Built in 1846 as part defenses against American 315-583-5737
Thousand Islands Arts Center, Home of the May to October
invasion. Houses military artifacts including a
Handweaving Museum
32-pound cannon. Visit more than 1,000 animals from cows and
tiartscenter.org
camels to reindeer! Take the themed hayride,
Old Stone Mill National Historic Site 314 John St., Clayton, NY
pony rides, mini golf, gift shop and cafe
deltamill.org 315-686-4123 | Year Round
including ice cream. Tour our modern dairy
44 King St., Delta Boasting a world-renowned textile collection farm! Spend the day on the farm!
613-928-2584 | May to December and galleries presenting a wide variety of
Ontario’s oldest operating stone mill, equipped changing art exhibitions. The Arts Center offers River Golf Adventures
with machinery, a turning water wheel and a multitude of classes and workshops in a variety rivergolfadventures.com
three floors of exhibitions. Admission is free of disciplines, including weaving, pottery, 40168 Rt. 12, Clayton
and tours are available. painting and heritage arts. 315-777-0225 | May to September
Water-themed 18-hole mini golf with covered
turf and natural grass driving range. Now
AMUSEMENTS & FUN
featuring bumper boats and treasure dig,
arcade and snack bar.
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Sci-Tech Center
Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts
scitechcenter.org
alexbay500.com
154 Stone St., Watertown
43772 Rt. 12, Alexandria Bay
315-788-1340 | Year Round
315-482-2021 | May to October
A hands-on science museum for all ages.
Come and visit 1000 Island’s premiere family
Saturday children’s strategy game club and
entertainment center! Race around our smooth
monthly astronomy observing nights.
asphalt track! New York States Longest! Fast,
safe go-karts! Check out our huge amusement The Escape Works
Thousand Islands Boat Museum arcade – win great prizes! Putt around our 18- theescapeworks.com
thousandislandsboatmuseum.org hole miniature golf course! Subway sandwich 140 Stone St., Watertown
125 Water St., Gananoque shop on site! 315-771-0787 | Year Round
613-382-8484 Bay Drive-In Theater A physical adventure game where you and
Waterfront museum showcasing collection baydrivein.com friends work together to solve puzzles, find
of antique watercraft. Rt. 26 & Bailey Settlement Rd, Alexandria Bay clues and escape within 60 minutes.
315-482-3874 | April to November Wilderness Falls Mini Golf
ART ASSOCIATIONS Drive-in movies on two screens. Concession 43772 Rt. 12, Alexandria Bay
stands available. Nightly June through Labor 315-482-2021 | May to October
NEW YORK Day; weekends in April, May, Sept. and Oct. Putt your way around our challenging 18-hole
Arts Association of Northern New York Black River Drive In Theatre course while enjoying views of our scenic
aanny.org blackriverdrivein.com waterfalls. Water traps and boulder bank shots
119 W. Main St., Sackets Harbor, NY Rt. 3 and Rt. 342, Watertown make this course a real winner. Located at
315-646-3502 | May to October 315-773-8604 | April to October Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts, arcade and Subway
Sandwich Shop.
Displays and sells artwork from Northern New Showing the latest movies and located just
York’s finest artists. Special exhibits, shows and minutes east from downtown Watertown and
ONTARIO
monthly featured artists. Fort Drum.
Escape Brockville
Escape the Mystery Room
Bay House Artisans escapebrockville.com
allinadventures.com
bayhouseartisans.com 1 Water St. W., Brockville
21182 Salmon Run Mall Loop, Watertown
27 James St., Alexandria Bay, NY 343-264-5524
315-681-6343, 844-502-5546
315-778-5968 | May to November A live escape room housed in a vintage train
Year Round
Gallery and gift shop offering fine hand- car in downtown Brockville near the historic
Interactive and immersive escape room
made art and craft products created by Railway Tunnel.
experience featuring multiple themes.
regional artists. Participating artisans are
skilled producers working in a range of media
including wood, fiber, metal, glass, clay,
watercolor, jewelry and more.800-847-5263 visit1000islands.com L3
Putt’n Play Mini Golf Grindstone Island Preserves, Zenda Farms Preserve, Community Garden
doitintheislands.com Potters Beach and Nature Trail and MacFarlane Trail
787 King Street E., Gananoque tilandtrust.org tilandtrust.org
May to October Grindstone Island, Clayton (boat access only) 38973 Zenda Farm Rd, Clayton
18-hole, 1000 Islands-themed mini golf course 315-686-5345 | Year Round 315-686-5345 | Year Round
featuring a waterfall. Potters Beach is one of the only naturally The preserve is surrounded by 405 acres
occurring sandy beaches in the Thousand of wetlands, forest and hay meadows
Islands and has been a popular summertime maintained for wildlife habitat and a trail
destination for generations. The Grindstone for non-motorized use.
Island Nature Trail winds its way from Canoe
Point to Picnic Point state parks. ONTARIO
Marc A.F. Baker Island Reserve Brock Trail
indianriverlakes.org brockvilletourism.com
Burns Road, Redwood Brockville waterfront
315-482-4757 | Year Round 613-342-4357, 888-251-7676
Year Round
Located on Grass Lake with more than
2.5 miles of undeveloped shoreline. Just a A 7km walking and cycling path that runs
short paddle from the Grass Lake boat launch, along the beautiful waterfront in the historic
the preserve is reachable only by water. The downtown core and continues north through to
Quarry Links
trail begins and ends at the dock located on the the other end of town. This scenic pathway is
experttees.com
north end of the island. paved to accommodate bicycles, roller blades,
1165 Collins Bay Rd, Kingston
wheelchairs and strollers. The Trail takes you to
April to October Otter Creek Preserve and Nature Trail Canada’s oldest railway tunnel.
This 18-hole miniature course is a scaled-down tilandtrust.org
version of holes from PGA courses. Outer Church Street, Alexandria Bay
315-686-5345 | Year Round
Sunni Mini-Putt
sunnidell.com 1.9 miles of trail for walking, hiking, cross-
1945 Sharpe’s Lane, Brockville country skiing and snowshoeing; also offers
613-498-0775 | April to October dramatic views of both Otter Creek and Lynch
Creek. A portion of the trail is ADA-accessible,
An expert mini golf challenge that is fun for
with highlights including a cable suspension
children and adults alike.
bridge and wildlife observation tower that
overlooks the Golden-winged Warbler
RECREATION AREAS & TRAILS Demonstration Area.
Redwood Hill Preserve
NEW YORK indianriverlakes.org
44010 Stine Rd, Redwood Charleston Lake Provincial Park
The Nature Conservancy—
315-482-4757 | Year Round ontarioparks.com
Chaumont Barrens
Enjoy a spectacular view of Butterfield Lake 148 Woodvale Rd, RR 4, Lansdowne
VanAlystyne Rd, off Co. Rt. 125, Chaumont
from atop the dramatic sandstone bluff. Two 613-659-2065, 888-ONT-PARK
315-387-3600 x22 | May to December
trail options totaling 1.2 miles of easier trails for May to October
2-mile trail through rare alvar grassland,
hikers of all skill levels. A cold water lake and popular resort area; the
shrubland and forests. In late May, visitors can
rugged rock landscape and gentle rolling hills
enjoy a diverse array of native wildflowers, S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve and Sissy are the perfect backdrop for backpacking,
including prairie smoke, which can be seen no Danforth Rivergate Trail hiking, fishing, swimming, canoeing or camping.
where else in the northeast. tilandtrust.org
Clayton Mac Johnson Wildlife Area
El Dorado Shores Nature Preserve
315-686-5345 | Year Round crca.ca
Grandjean Rd, Ellisburg
A 27-mile multi-use trail with several access 4649 Debruge Rd, Brockville
315-387-3600 x22
points, located in Clayton, Orleans, Theresa, 613-546-4228, 877-956-CRCA (2772)
A bird blind along the 1 1/4-mile nature trail Year Round
Redwood and Philadelphia. Two miles of
provides an excellent view of the rugged Lake
this trail, which only allows non-motorized Featuring hiking and cross-country ski trails,
Ontario shore. Great vantage point for viewing
access, runs through TILT’s S. Gerald Ingerson winter skating, picnic area including a shelter,
ducks, terns and shorebirds.
Preserve. This 140-acre preserve lies south nature centre and two canoe launches.
Grand Lake Reserve and Hiking Trails of the Village of Clayton, and is a mosaic of
indianriverlakes.org wildlife habitats: successional shrublands,
Burns Road, Redwood oak, pine and maple forests, along
AGRICULTURE STOPS
315-482-4757 | Year Round with McCarn Creek.
Between Grass and Butterfield lakes, NEW YORK
Thompson Park
with more than 5 miles of shoreline, totaling watertown-ny.gov Burrville Cider Mill
6 miles of spectacular landscape with rich 1 Thompson Park, Watertown burrvillecidermill.com
biological diversity, rugged geography 315-785-7775 | Year Round 18176 Co. Rt. 156, Watertown
and beautiful scenery.
Historic city-owned park overlooking Water- 315-788-7292 | September to November
town. Designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, One of Jefferson County’s oldest
the architect who oversaw Central Park in New establishments, built in 1801. Tour the mill and
York City. The park contains the Thompson be greeted by the sweet smell of North County
Park Vortex, a constantly relocating location apple cider and freshly fried cider donuts still
said to mysteriously teleport visitors to other too hot to touch.
areas of the park without explanation.L4 1000 Islands International Visitors Guide
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER FERRIES
Explore the unique
Indian River Lakes region NEW YORK
at IRLC preserves
Grand Lake Reserve Horne’s Ferry to Canada and USA
Redwood Hill Preserve hornesferry.com
Baker Woods Preserve 319 Club St., Cape Vincent, NY
• 20 miles of public trails 315-783-0638 | May to October
• guided hikes and kayak paddles Seasonal auto ferry between Cape Vincent, NY,
• public education events
• trailside classroom
and Wolfe Island, ON.
• volunteer opportunities
• a 10-minute drive from Alexandria Bay, NY
315-482-4757
indianriverlakes.org
info@indianriverlakes.org
P.O. Box 27 • 43982 Stine Rd.
Redwood, NY 13679
Protect • Enjoy • Learn • Forever
Cross Island Farms New York State DEC Research Station
crossislandfarms.com & Aquarium
44301 Cross Island Rd, Wellesley Island dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27069.html
315-482-FOOD(3663) | Year Round 541 E. Broadway St., Cape Vincent
Farm tours by appointment on 102-acre 315-654-2147 | May to October
organic vegetable and livestock farm. Learn Five tanks with fish native to local waters.
about organic farming, collect fresh eggs, pet a Public site open to picnics, overnight docking
baby goat and see sustainable energy projects. (48 hour maximum) fishing and restroom
U-pick in-season berries. facilities, all handicapped accessible.
ONTARIO
Wolfe Island Ferry
Farmhouse Maple
mto.gov.on.ca
farmhousemaple.com SPAS Kingston and Wolfe Island, ON
22341 St. Rt. 180, Dexter
613-385-2402, 800-268-4686
315-486-5981 | Year Round NEW YORK Year Round
A 160-acre farm with a 2,000-tap maple sugar
Auto service between Canadian mainland and
bush and a state-of-the-art sugarhouse that River Wellness Center
Wolfe Island.
provides the taste of maple for the 1000 Islands riverwellness.net
region. Maple production is in early spring as 814 Riverside Dr., Clayton, NY Simcoe Island Ferry
weather permits. Tours available all year. 315-767-7391 | Year Round wolfeisland.com
Enjoy a massage to unwind and clear your Wolfe Island, ON
Home Again Alpaca Farm
mind. If you are looking for a romantic treat, 613-385-2997
homeagainfarmalpacas.com
schedule a couples massage. May to September
37098 Schell Rd, Theresa
Ferry between Canadian Wolfe and Simcoe
315-628-5302 | Year Round ONTARIO islands.
Come fall in love with curious and gentle
Gananoque Inn & Spa
alpacas. Slow “drive-by” viewing is
encouraged, or you may call ahead for
gananoqueinn.com RIDEAU CANAL CRUISES
550 Stone St. S., Gananoque, ON
an appointment for a full farm tour and
613-382-2165, 888-565-3101 | Year Round
personal introduction to alpacas of various ONTARIO
ages, colors and personalities. The 50-acre This petit spa is like an oasis with lots of little
“extras” and will make you feel rejuvenated Ontario Waterway Cruises
farm includes a vineyard.
and relaxed. ontariowaterwaycruises.com
Kingston, ON
705-327-5767, 800-561-5767
NATURE EXHIBITS May to October
45-passenger riverboat with dining room,
NEW YORK lounge and twin lower berth cabins with private
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center facilities.
parks.ny.gov
44927 Cross Island Rd, Fineview, Rideau Heritage Cruise lines
Wellesley Island Kingston, ON
315-482-2479 | Year Round rideaucanalcruises.com
613-345-7333, 888-229-9913
Covers 600 acres within Wellesley Island
State Park and has nine miles of trails. The Half-, full- and multi-day cruises along historic
3,500-square-foot nature center is full of 126-mile canal.
family friendly exhibits including live animals. Voyageur Canoe Tours
Annual Autumn Festival is the Saturday of rideauroundtable.ca
Columbus Day weekend. Smiths Falls, ON
613-269-3415
Interpretive tours along the Rideau waterway in
34-foot replica canoes with costumed guides.
Tours last approximately 1.5 hours.800-847-5263 visit1000islands.com L5
Craft Beverages
NEW YORK
BREWERIES Wood Boat Brewery Coyote Moon Vineyards Thousand Islands Winery
Boots Brewing Company woodboatbreweryny.com coyotemoonvineyards.com thousandislandswinery.com
bootsbrew.com 625 Mary St., Clayton, NY 17371 Co. Rt. 3, East Line Rd., 43298 Seaway Ave.,
89 Public Sq., Watertown, NY 315-686-3233 Clayton, NY Alexandria Bay, NY
315-405-8395 315-686-5600 315-482-9306
DISTILLERIES
Garland City Beer Works Grindstone Island Winery Venditti Vineyards
Clayton Distillery 42811 Schoolhouse Rd., vendittivineyards.com
321 Howk St., Watertown, NY
claytondistillery.com Grindstone Island, NY 42780 New Connecticut Rd.,
315-782-2337
40164 Rt. 12, Clayton, NY April to October Theresa, NY
Sackets Harbor Brewing 315-285-5004 315-287-0500
Company Northern Flow Vineyards
Dark Island Spirits 40635 Rt. 12, Clayton, NY White Caps Winery
212 W. Main St.,
darkislandspirits.com 315-686-4769 whitecapswinery.com
Sackets Harbor, NY
42 Church St., 11544 Co. Rt. 125,
315-646-BREW Otter Creek Winery
Alexandria Bay, NY Chaumont, NY
Skewed Brewing ottercreekwinery.com
315-482-2059 315-649-2400
skewedbrewery.com 33109 Rudes Rd.,
Saint Lawrence Spirits Philadelphia, NY Yellow Barn Winery
21182 Salmon Run Loop,
saintlawrencespirits.com 315-642-0622 yellowbarnwinery.com
Watertown, NY
38289 Rt. 12E, Clayton, NY 18876 Co. Rt. 66,
315-788-2337 The Cape Winery
315-285-5224, 888-528-1992 Watertown, NY
The Cape Vincent Brewing Co. thecapewinery.com
315-782-1824
capevincentbrewing.com WINERIES 2066 Deerlick Rd.,
May to October
126 South James St., Cape Vincent, NY
Busted Grapes
Cape Vincent, NY 315-654-3218
bustedgrapeswine.com
315-501-4157 April to December
19557 Ball Rd., Black River, NY
315-777-0932
ONTARIO
Busl Cider Co. King's Lock Craft Distillery
buslcider.com kingslockcraftdistillery.com
75 Quabbin Rd., 5 Newport Dr., Johnstown, ON
Mallorytown, ON 613-704-2529
613-769-1248 1000 Islands Brewing
June to October Company
Gan Brewing Company 1000islandsbrewery.ca
ganbeer.com 65 King Street,
9 King St. E., Gananoque, ON Brockville, ON
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Adventure
Sports
Charleston Lake Watersports
DIVING ON THE WATER charlestonlakewatersports.ca
Clear water and a bounty of wrecks make the 20 Little Bay Lane, Athens, ON
St. Lawrence River and eastern Lake Ontario a
NEW YORK 613-924-1794
must-do for divers. Hook up with a charter All In Adventures June to September
service from Spring through Fall for a guided allinadventures.net Waterski and wakeboard school. Providing
trip or stop into one of the shops and grab 31 Holland St., Alexandria Bay, NY tows and instruction on Charleston Lake. All
whatever you need for your 1000 Islands diving 315-374-6422 equipment provided.
adventure! Boomerang: Kayak & Bicycle Rental
boomerangbikeandkayakrental.com WHITEWATER RAFTING
NEW YORK 17204 Coast Ave. W.,
Thousand Island Park The Black River has some of the most
All About Scuba exhilarating whitewater on the east coast!
315-525-3172
allaboutscuba.com Hire one of our outfitters running from May to
April to November
45530 Rt 12, Alexandria Bay October to guide you down Class III-IV rapids,
607-765-3942 Bicycles and kayaks for rent; singles and
catered to any skill level. Enjoy an action-
tandems available. Call for group rates and
Blue Foot Diving Charters packed day of rafting, food, fun and memories.
guided tours. Operating from two locations:
bluefootdiving.com Thousand Island Park, Wellesley Island, and near
18 Highland Ave., Alexandria Bay the entrance to Wellesley Island State Park. NEW YORK
917-207-2181 ARO Adventures Whitewater Rafting
Sail Ontario aroadventures.com
Capt. Jack’s Charters sail-ontario.com
divestlawrence.com 140 Newell St., Watertown
500 West Main St., Sackets Harbor 315-788-2297, 800-525-7238
Shermerhorn’s Landing 315-783-2755
518-569-4407 May to October Black River Outfitters (BRO)
Hunts Dive Shop/Hunt Underwater brorafting.com
Guided sailing charters including sunset
Specialties 531 W. Main St., Watertown
cruises, half-day, full-day and multiday outings
huntsdiveshop.net 866-960-4BRO
plus certified sailing instruction onsite. Sail
40782 Rt. 12, Clayton boat rentals also available. B.O.B. Rafting
315-686-1070, 866-SEAHUNT bobrafting.com
SUP Sackets Harbor
Thousand Island Dive Excursions 120 William St., Dexter
supsacketsharbor.com
divetide.com 315-785-9386
500 West Main St., Sackets Harbor
834 Rees St., Clayton 315-408-7738 Whitewater Challengers
315-686-5542 Specializes in stand-up paddle board guided whitewaterchallengers.com
trips, rentals, yoga, instruction and sales. Head 16129 Foster Park Rd, Dexter
ONTARIO out onto the lake for personalized trips for join 800-443-RAFT
Abucs Scuba Charters a planned yoga or sup and sip outing.
divebrockville.com ON LAND
12 Water St. E., Brockville ONTARIO
613-345-2800 1000 Islands Kayaking Company NEW YORK
Brockville Dive Charters – Action Scuba 1000islandskayaking.com
actionscuba.com 110 Kate St., Gananoque 1000 Islands Bicycle Rentals
613-329-6265 1000islandsbicyclerentals.com
Brockville Waterfront
May to October 129 Mill St., Watertown
888-412-2525
315-786-8800
Dive Brockville Adventure Centre Fully equipped and professionally guided
Year Round
divebrockville.com kayak tours in the heart of the 1000 Islands.
Offering programming, full- and half-trips. No Online bicycle rental service offering pick-up
12 Water St. E., Brockville and delivery options to your site. Rentals are
613-345-2800 experience necessary. Rentals available
weekly and include helmets.
Dive Tech Training Centre Sea Kayaking in the 1000 Islands
divetech.ca mistyisles.ca
1624 Hwy. 2 E., Mallorytown 25 River Rd, Lansdowne, 613-382-4232
613-923-1992, 866-691-2190 June to October
Providing rentals directly from our waterfront
Thousand Islands Pleasure Diving
location. Promoting Island camping on Parks
islanddiver.ca
Canada and ACA Sugar Island. Personal
Brockville and Rockport
launching with your own kayaks is available.
613-659-3943, 866-659-2334800-847-5263 visit1000islands.com L7
Dry Hill Ski Area
skidryhill.com
Golf Courses &
Driving Ranges
18160 Alpine Ridge Rd, Watertown
315-782-8584, 800-379-8584
December to March
Offers affordable family skiing, night skiing,
snowboarding and snowtubing. Instruction
and rentals, food service and lounge are also
Season # of Holes Bar Restaurant
available. Located just south of Watertown.
Horseback Trail Rides NEW YORK, USA
35948 Rt. 12, Clayton ALEXANDRIA BAY
315-405-5775
Alexandria Bay Municipal Golf Course
Scenic guided horseback rides just April to October 9
Co. Rt. 1 | villageofalexandriabay.com | 315-482-2127
south of Clayton.
CHAUMONT
Spencer Valley Zip Lines
Bay Breeze Golf Links | 11390 Cheever Rd.
44575 Stine Rd, Redwood April to October 9
baybreezegolflinks.com | 315-649-GOLF
315-767-3235
May to October CLAYTON
Zip more than 1,000 feet over a scenic C-Way Golf Club & Resort | 37093 Rt. 12
May to October 18
open field approximately 10 miles from the cwayresort.com | 315-686-4562
St. Lawrence River. Spencer Valley Ziplines Clayton Country Club | 105 State St.
provides fun for the whole family, with a May to October 9
claytoncountryclub.com | 315-686-4242
bouncy house, nature trails, jungle gym, picnic
areas and outdoor family games all on site. LAFARGEVILLE
Please call ahead. LA Golf Club | 39711 Rt. 180
April to October 9
playLAgolf.com | 315-686-3748
Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club
1000islandssnowmobileclub.com WATERTOWN
315-921-6464 Highland Meadows Golf & Country Club
April to October 18
Snowmobile trail maps, produced by 24201 Rt. 342 | golf342.com | 315-785-0108
the Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club,
Ives Hill Country Club | 435 Flower Ave. W.
are available at the Clayton Chamber of April to October 18
iveshill.com | 315-775-4837
Commerce, 517 Riverside Dr., downtown
Clayton, NY, and at area restaurants. Watertown Golf Club | 1 Thompson Park
April to October 18
watertowngolfclubinc.com | 315-782-4040
ONTARIO Willowbrook Golf Club | 25075 Rt. 37
April to October 27
willowbrookgolfclubwatertown.com | 315-782-8192
Thousand Islands Bicycle Company
thousandislands.com WELLESLEY ISLAND
613-803-3482
Thousand Islands Country Club - Lake Course
May to October 21496 Club House Dr. | ticountryclub.com April to October 18
Guided bicycle tours, rentals and cycling 315-482-9454, 800-928-TICC
transportation service. Trips typically begin
Thousand Islands Country Club - Old Course
in and around Gananoque and Brockville 46433 Co. Rt. 100 April to October 18
including full-day tours and short city tours. ticountryclub.com | 315-482-9454, 800-928-TICC
Wellesley Island State Park | 44927 Cross Island Rd
May to October 9
parks.ny.gov | 315-482-2722, 800-456-2267
ONTARIO, CANADA
1000 ISLANDS PARKWAY
Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course
418-1000 Islands Parkway April to October 18
smugglersglen.com | 613-659-4999, 800-268-4536
BROCKVILLE
Brockville Country Club | 1548 King St. W.
Year Round 18
brockvillecountryclub.com | 613-342-2468
Sunnidell Golf | 1945 Sharpe’s Lane
Year Round 18
sunnidell.com | 613-498-0775
GANANOQUE
Gananoque Golf & Country Club | 211 Golf Club Lane
May to November 9
gangolfclub.ca | 613-382-1670
Greene Acre Golf Club
April to November 9
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