1000 Islands Canada

The 1000 Islands  region embraces a 50-mile stretch of the St Lawrence river, in between Toronto and Montreal, near to Lake Ontario. 1000 Islands  designated as World biosphere Reserve UNECSO in 2002 under the name of Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. 1000 Islands international bridge was opened in 1938 by Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 1000 Islands International  Bridge  as a symbol of the goodwill and alliance between the U.S. and Canada. It provides easy passage between the two countries linking I-81 in New York and Highway 401 in Ontario. It touches down on a series of islands and crosses the international border between American Wellesley Island and Canadian Hill Island where several island communities and parks are located. It is a great place to view the spectacular scenery and the massive cargo freighters on their voyage from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.

Things to do in 1000 Islands

It’s a tranquil area of woods, water and islands offering a wealth of outdoor activities from cycling and fishing to Kayaking and hiking. A variety of new and exciting opportunities await you along the 1000 Islands Parkway. Boating enthusiasts will enjoy the many services available in the hamlets of Rockport and Ivy Lea. The local waters are great for scuba diving or take a scenic boat tour of the 1000 Islands. On water, cruise the 1000 Islands aboard the Rockport Boat Line in Rockport, or Gananoque Boat Lines (also in Gananoque) docking at Ivy Lea.

On land, explore the natural beauty of the Gardens at Landon Bay, cycle along the paved bike path, visit the parks at Brown’s Bay and Mallory town Landing or enjoy one of many scheduled artist colony tours. See for miles and miles from 400 feet high atop the 1000 Islands Skydeck on Hill Island.

Services, lodging and camping facilities can be found all along the Parkway. The scenery is simply spectacular with panoramic views of the St. Lawrence along most of the 1000 Islands Parkway—stop and take it in.

Other Attractions

·         1000 Island charity casino

·         1000 Island national park

·         Fort Henry in Kingston

·         Upper Canada Village

·         Fort Wellington

·         Brockville Museum

·         Brockville art centre

·         Athens murals

·         Fulford place a national historic site

·         Bear the Tinker

·         Rockport Boat line

·         Upper Canada bird sanctuary