1000 Islands International Travel Guide 2012-2013 : Page 9

SacketS Harbor Sackets Harbor Battlefield State Historic Site 504 W. Main St. 315-646-3634 www.sacketsharborbattlefield.org May-Oct $ Site of two battles of the War of 1812. Tour the furnished Commandant’s House (c. 1860) and Navy Yard Grounds, and visit the exhibit “Life on Board the Jefferson.” Living history demonstrations Wed-Sat (June-Aug). Gift shop and War of 1812 Gallery. Year-round interpretive trail, picnic pavilion and scenic views of Lake Ontario. Seaway Trail Discovery Center 401 W. Main St. 315-646-1000 | www.seawaytrail.com Mid May-Mid Oct: 10am-5pm $ Nine rooms of exhibits on the Great Lakes Seaway Trail’s nature, history, culture and recreation. The Seaway Trail, a National Scenic Byway, stretches for 518 miles along the St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Niagara River and Lake Erie. Prescheduled guided tours for groups of 12 or more. AAA and CAA discounts. OntariO, Canada brockville Fulford Place Museum 287 King St. E. YR 613-498-3003 | www.heritagetrust.on.ca $ Edwardian mansion filled with period artifacts. On-site gift shop with a variety of items. Tours January to May 25 depart at 1pm Tues, Wed and Thurs. Sat & Sun open 11am-4pm. May 25 to June 24: Tues-Sun, 11am-4pm; June 25-Sept. 2: 11am-4pm, daily. cornwall Historic Cornwall Jail 11 Water St. W. 613-938-4748 | 800-937-4748 YR: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm www.cornwalljail.com $$ Built in 1834, the jail operated until 2002. Cell blocks, common areas, exercise yard and visitation space have been maintained as they were when they were populated by inmates. Learn stories of prison life from the point of view of both guards and inmates. Step into a cell to experience life behind bars -at least for a few moments. Hear about escapes and maybe a ghost story or two. Delta Old Stone Mill National Historic Site 46 King St. | 613-928-2584 | www.deltamill.org Victoria Day-Labour Day,10am-5pm A National Historic Site showcasing milling technology and 1800s industrial heritage. The mill was built in 1810 and is one of the finest examples of early industrial architecture in the region. Gananoque Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands 125 Water St. 613-382-2535 | 877-217-7391 May 1-Oct 31: Daily www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com Visitors experience the history, life and times of the 1000 Islands Region through dioramas and interactive displays. kinGSton Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada 1 Fort Henry Dr. 613-542-7388 | 800-437-2233 www.forthenry.com Mid-May to Oct: Daily, 10am-5pm $$$ The 2012 season marks the opening of a $10 million Discovery Centre. This facility will feature state-of-the-art interactive museum exhibits telling the history of the fort and its relationship with Kingston, England and the United States. To mark the War of 1812 Bicentennial, Fort Henry will host a provincial signature event on July 1: “The Escape of the Royal George,” a recreation of an attack on Kingston’s harbour featuring tall ships and an evening musical concert overlooking the harbour. MorriSburG Upper Canada Village Heritage Park 13740 Co. Rd 2 | 613-543-4328 | 800-437-2233 www.uppercanadavillage.com Mid May-Early Oct: 9:30am-5pm $$-$$$ Experience an authentically recreated 1860s village with three fully operational mills, flourishing farms, trades people and a busy social and domestic life. Period music and entertainment, horse-drawn vehicles, children’s activities and boat rides. Adorned with thousands of lights from December to January for night viewing. PreScott Battle of Windmill National Historic Site of Canada Windmill Point Rd, Hwy 2 613-925-2896 | www.pc.gc.ca/windmill Jul-Aug Site of an 1838 Rebellion Battle, featuring an 1830s stone windmill with observation level, exhibits, audio-visual presentation and gift store. Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada 370 Vankoughnet St. 613-925-2896 | www.pc.gc.ca/wellington Mid May-Sep 30: Daily, 10am-5pm $ Discover features of an original British fortification. Explore buildings restored to the 1840s period. Try on a soldier’s uniform, test a barracks bed and learn a military drill. Visitor Centre with 1812-era gunboat and display, orientation video and “Barracks Store” gift shop. Self-guided tour, assisted by guides in period costume. Rifle demonstrations. Aqua Zoo 43681 Rt. 12 | 315-482-5771 | www.aquazoo.com Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10am-5pm Touch live sea creatures! More than 50 exhibits of sparkling water showcasing fish, coral and invertebrate from around the world. $$ Wilderness Falls Mini-Golf 43772 Rt. 12 | 315-482-2021 July and Aug 10am-11pm; Varying hours May, Jun, Sep Putt around 18 challenging holes while enjoying views of scenic waterfalls and natural surroundings. Water traps and boulder bank shots make this course a real winner. Conveniently located at Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts with one-mile-long asphalt track, huge amusement arcade with over 50 great games and Subway Sandwich Shop. SacketS Harbor Lake Ontario Playhouse 103 W. Main St. 315-646-2305 | www.playhousecomedy.com YR: Varying hours Featuring the best in stand-up comedy from the National Comedy Circuit every weekend all year. Also offers professional summer theater productions, murder/mystery dinner/theatre and a holiday musical, as well as Swing and Salsa dances. Old McDonald’s Farm Village North Harbor Rd, Co. Rt. 145 315-583-5737 | www.oldmcdonaldhasafarm.com Take a musical hayride thru Oz Forest. Visit animals at Cowville, Sheepville, Goatville, Hog Hollow, the Flying Reindeer Ranch and Robbins Rockin’ Ranch. Pick pumpkins. Play miniature golf. Tour the modern 550-cow dairy on the Moo Town Trolley. watertown New York State Zoo at Thompson Park 1 Thompson Park YR: Varying hours 315-782-6180 | www.nyszoo.org $-$$ Only zoo dedicated to New York’s wild animals and wild places. Get nose-to-nose with black bears, watch the playful antics of rare wolverines and climb a real Adirondack fire tower. welleSley iSlanD Minna Anthony Common Nature Center 44927 Cross Island Rd 315-482-2479 | www.nysparks.com YR A 600-acre nature center within Wellesley Island State Park. Eight-plus miles of trails, 3500-plus square foot natural history museum and butterfly house. Trails open all year (hiking and cross country skiing). Geocaches, summer Voyageur canoe program, annual Autumn Festival on Saturday of Columbus Day weekend. aMuSeMentS & entertainMent new YOrk, USa alexanDria bay Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts 43772 Rt. 12 | 315-482-2021 | www.alexbay500.com May-Oct, July and Aug 10am-11pm; Varying hours May, Jun, Sep $-$$ New York State’s longest asphalt track at over 1 mile long. Fully lit for safe night driving. Includes Wilderness Falls Mini-Golf -18 challenging holes – a huge amusement arcade with more than 50 games and a Subway Sandwich Shop. 1000 Islands InternatIonal travel GuIde | 800.847.5263 | visit1000islands.com 9

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New York, Usa<br /> <br /> AlexanDria bay <br /> <br /> Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts 43772 Rt. 12 | 315-482-2021 | www.alexbay500.com May-Oct, July and Aug 10am-11pm; Varying hours May, Jun, Sep $-$$ New York State’s longest asphalt track at over 1 mile long. Fully lit for safe night driving. Includes Wilderness Falls Mini-Golf - 18 challenging holes – a huge amusement arcade with more than 50 games and a Subway Sandwich Shop.<br /> <br /> Aqua Zoo <br /> <br /> 43681 Rt. 12 | 315-482-5771 | www.aquazoo.com Memorial Day-Labor Day: 10am-5pm $$ Touch live sea creatures! More than 50 exhibits of sparkling water showcasing fish, coral and invertebrate from around the world.<br /> <br /> Wilderness Falls Mini-Golf <br /> <br /> 43772 Rt. 12 | 315-482-2021 July and Aug 10am-11pm; Varying hours May, Jun, Sep Putt around 18 challenging holes while enjoying views of scenic waterfalls and natural surroundings. Water traps and boulder bank shots make this course a real winner. Conveniently located at Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts with one-mile-long asphalt track, huge amusement arcade with over 50 great games and Subway Sandwich Shop.<br /> <br /> SacketS Harbor <br /> <br /> Lake Ontario Playhouse 103 W. Main St. 315-646-2305 | www.playhousecomedy.com YR: Varying hours Featuring the best in stand-up comedy from the National Comedy Circuit every weekend all year. Also offers professional summer theater productions, murder/mystery dinner/theatre and a holiday musical, as well as Swing and Salsa dances.<br /> <br /> Old McDonald’s Farm Village <br /> <br /> North Harbor Rd, Co. Rt. 145 315-583-5737 | www.oldmcdonaldhasafarm.com Take a musical hayride thru Oz Forest. Visit animals at Cowville, Sheepville, Goatville, Hog Hollow, the Flying Reindeer Ranch and Robbins Rockin’ Ranch. Pick pumpkins. Play miniature golf. Tour the modern 550-cow dairy on the Moo Town Trolley.<br /> <br /> Watertown <br /> <br /> New York State Zoo at Thompson Park 1 Thompson Park YR: Varying hours 315-782-6180 | www.nyszoo.org $-$$ Only zoo dedicated to New York’s wild animals and wild places. Get nose-to-nose with black bears, watch the playful antics of rare wolverines and climb a real Adirondack fire tower.<br /> <br /> WelleSley iSlanD <br /> <br /> Minna Anthony Common Nature Center 44927 Cross Island Rd 315-482-2479 | www.nysparks.com YR A 600-acre nature center within Wellesley Island State Park. Eight-plus miles of trails, 3500-plus square foot natural history museum and butterfly house. Trails open all year (hiking and cross country skiing). Geocaches, summer Voyageur canoe program, annual Autumn Festival on Saturday of Columbus Day weekend.<br /> <br /> OntariO, Canada<br /> <br /> 1000 iSlanDS Parkway<br /> <br /> 1000 Islands Skydeck 716 Hwy 137, Hill Island 613-659-2335 | www.1000islandsskydeck.com Mid Apr-End Oct 9am-8pm (summer), 9am-7pm (offseason) $$ A spectacular view of the 1000 Islands, 400 feet (130 metres) above the St. Lawrence River. The elevator takes 40 seconds to reach the fi rst of three observation decks. Gift shops, ice cream, cheese shop and currency exchange.<br /> <br /> OLG Casino Thousand Islands<br /> <br /> Exit 648 off Hwy. 401, Gananoque 613-382-6800 | 866-266-8422 | www.olg.ca YR: Daily Just 20 minutes east of Kingston and 10 minutes from the U.S. border, the casino offers excitement in a beautiful setting. Ranging from 5 cents to $5, there are 450 slot machines or try your luck at the tables.<br /> <br /> Must be 19 years old to enter. Groups and motorcoach programs call 888-942-6224.<br /> <br /> Cornwall & Seaway valley<br /> <br /> OPG St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre 2500B Second St. W., Cornwall | 613-932-4563 x3520 www.opg.com/stlawrencevisitorcentre YR Showcases the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project, the communities and people affected, the American eel, OPG’s generation mix and more. Exciting and informative exhibits located on the bank of the St. Lawrence River, just east of the Robert H. Saunders Generating Station.<br /> <br /> Prehistoric World<br /> <br /> Upper Canada Rd, Morrisburg 613-543-2503 | www.c360.ca/morrisburg/pw/ More than 50 full-size, touchable reproductions of prehistoric animals and dinosaurs displayed along a beautiful nature trail.

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