1000 Islands International Travel Guide 2012-2013 : Page 49

Gananoque , ONTARIO A short drive (or cruise) west of the Thousand Islands International Bridge sits the riverside town of Gananoque, known as the “Canadian Gateway to the 1000 Islands.” Bustling with activity, the Gananoque area boasts a wide variety of healthy outdoor activities including kayaking, swimming, tennis courts, a skateboard park and nature walks. Cycle or rollerblade along the 37km 1000 Islands Pathway that runs parallel to the St. Lawrence River. Bring your boat or rent one and enjoy the day in search of trophy muskie, pike, bass and other freshwater ﬁ sh. Hop aboard Gananoque Boat Line, sit back and enjoy the beauty of the islands. Several well-designed golf courses and practice ranges tempt avid golfers of all abilities. Walking tours, miniature golf, paintball and horseback riding offer vacation excitement for the whole family. Learn more about the history, life and times of the region at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands. If you dare, join the guided evening Ghosts and Legends walking tour around the town. The Thousand Islands Playhouse is the perfect ending to your day in Gananoque. Live professional theatre is presented at both the Springer and Firehall Theatres from May to November. You can also tempt lady luck at OLG Casino Thousand Islands, open year round for patrons 19 years or older. Enjoy Gananoque’s small town charm in a large way, with annual events such as 1000 Islands Family Ribfest and 1000 Islands Boating Extravaganza during the summer months. Fall is a beautiful time in the islands; enjoy Jammin’ in the Islands, Doors Open and the Rotary Craft Fair. For a full calendar of year-round activities, visit the website below. Whether you are in the mood for a romantic getaway or a family gathering, visit the magniﬁ cent 1000 Islands any time of year for spa vacations, award-winning restaurants and shopping. You’re invited to Gananoque to experience life in the 1000 Islands. 1000 iSlanDS Gananoque cHaMber oF coMMerce 10 King St. East, Gananoque, ON K7G 1E6 800-561-1595 l 613-382-3250 centre@1000islandsgananoque.com www.1000islandsgananoque.com 1000 Islands InternatIonal travel GuIde | 800.847.5263 | visit1000islands.com 37

Gananoque, ON

A short drive (or cruise) west of the Thousand Islands International Bridge sits the riverside town of Gananoque, known as the “Canadian Gateway to the 1000 Islands.” Bustling with activity, the Gananoque area boasts a wide variety of healthy outdoor activities including kayaking, swimming, tennis courts, a skateboard park and nature walks. Cycle or rollerblade along the 37km 1000 Islands Pathway that runs parallel to the St. Lawrence River. Bring your boat or rent one and enjoy the day in search of trophy muskie, pike, bass and other freshwater fish. Hop aboard Gananoque Boat Line, sit back and enjoy the beauty of the islands. Several well-designed golf courses and practice ranges tempt avid golfers of all abilities. Walking tours, miniature golf, paintball and horseback riding offer vacation excitement for the whole family. Learn more about the history, life and times of the region at the Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands. If you dare, join the guided evening Ghosts and Legends walking tour around the town. The Thousand Islands Playhouse is the perfect ending to your day in Gananoque. Live professional theatre is presented at both the Springer and Firehall Theatres from May to November. You can also tempt lady luck at OLG Casino Thousand Islands, open year round for patrons 19 years or older. Enjoy Gananoque’s small town charm in a large way, with annual events such as 1000 Islands Family Ribfest and 1000 Islands Boating Extravaganza during the summer months. Fall is a beautiful time in the islands; enjoy Jammin’ in the Islands, Doors Open and the Rotary Craft Fair. For a full calendar of year-round activities, visit the website below. Whether you are in the mood for a romantic getaway or a family gathering, visit the magnificent 1000 Islands any time of year for spa vacations, awardwinning restaurants and shopping. You’re invited to Gananoque to experience life in the 1000 Islands. Lighthouses of the 1000 Islands The St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario are a vital part of the passageway to the interior of the eastern United States and Canada. With so many islands – 1,864 to be exact – and countless shoals, freighter captains, sailors and pleasure boat operators need to be familiar with their surroundings. GPS units and downloadable charts have modernized navigation but the most symbolic guide remains the lighthouses. A dozen lighthouses dot the shoreline of each side of the 1000 Islands region and eastern Lake Ontario shores. Each is unique in appearance, many are still functioning and they attract “lighthouse watchers” eager to learn their fascinating histories. Stone, wood and iron are just a few of the materials used to construct these beacons and styles range from Gothic Revival to Shingle Style. They mark river mouths, treacherous rocky waters and busy harbors. Many are privately owned or are maintained by families or lighthouse preservation organizations. Boat tours pass a few of these beacons, while private tours aboard smaller crafts can be arranged to gaze up close. Some of the most photographed are Tibbetts Point Lighthouse in Cape Vincent (NY) where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River, Sunken Rock Lighthouse on Bush Island in Alexandria Bay (NY) because of its proximity to the Boldt Castle and the red-topped Windmill Point Lighthouse that’s open to visitors seasonally and located just east of Prescott (ON) at the Battle of Windmill National Historic Site of Canada. Rock Island Lighthouse in Fishers Landing between Alexandria Bay and Clayton (NY) is expected to open to public touring in 2013. Currently, the grounds are open to daytime visitation.

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