1000 Islands International Travel Guide 2012-2013 : Page 6

EMERGENCY & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION  emergency assistance:  reGional airPortS: United States and Canada: Dial 911 watertown international airport Dexter, NY Regularly scheduled commuter ﬂ ights aboard American Eagle, a subsidiary of American Airlines. 315-639-3809 (airport) www.watertowninternationalairport.com | www.aa.com Serviced by Air Canada Jazz. Regularly scheduled ﬂ ights to Toronto Pearson International Airport. 888-247-2262 (Air Canada Jazz Reservations) www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/transportation/airport www.ﬂ yjazz.ca  kingston/norman rogers airport Kingston, Ontario Contributing Photographers Cover aerial photo and other photography in this publication was provided by award-winning photographer George Fischer (Toronto, ON). George’s most recent projects include the books Spectacular NorthWest Territories and Queen Street -Toronto’s Urban Treasure. To see and order George’s work, go to www. georgeﬁ scherphotography.com. Additional photos provided and copyrighted by the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council and its staff, unless otherwise noted. War of 1812 photography on page 15 and the cover by Joseph t. Meirose iv . Joe has been capturing scenes from the 1000 Islands and upstate New York since moving to Sackets Harbor in 2005 with his wife and two children. Joe’s freelance photography can be viewed at www.fullframeworks.com. Reporting Centre. Calls may be made from mobile devices while on the water. The Reporting Centre can be reached at 1-888-226-7277. For current and comprehensive Customs and Immigration information, contact the U.S. and Canadian Border Protection Agencies directly.  rail Service (canaDa only): via rail 888-842-7245 / www.viarail.ca Stations in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall. Heated shelter in Gananoque. adirondack trailways (Watertown, NY Station) 800-776-7548 / www.trailwaysny.com Service from Syracuse to Watertown, Gouverneur, Canton, Potsdam, Massena  buS Service:  Greyhound canada/voyageur 800-661-triP / www.greyhound.ca | www.voyageur.com Servicing the 1000 Islands-Ontario with stops and/or ticketing stations at Brockville, Cornwall, Prescott, Kingston. Crossing the border Immigration regulations require each person to be inspected when crossing the border between the United States and Canada. Speciﬁ c forms of identiﬁ cation are required for travel between the two countries. At press time, recommended forms of identiﬁ cation are: a passport, passport card, enhanced state driver’s license approved for border travel or a NEXUS card for frequent cross-border travelers. Regulations regarding exemptions and restrictions for belongings or merchandise brought across the international border exist. There may be certain variable restrictions for taking alcohol, tobacco products, certain foods, etc. across the border. Please be prepared to declare all belongings and show receipts for purchases when reporting to border agents for entry. Immigration and customs requirements are subject to change without notice. We recommend that you obtain and review current literature published by Canadian and U.S. Border Protection Agencies prior to your visit. As of 2011, American boaters entering Canadian waters – but not dropping anchor, docking or touching land – may report entry via the Telephone u.S. cuStoMS anD borDer Protection 315-482-2261 (Alexandria Bay, NY ofﬁ ce) | www.cbp.gov (click the “Travel” section) canaDa borDer ServiceS aGency 613-659-2301 (Port of Lansdowne, ON ofﬁ ce) Public information line | www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca inForMation reGarDinG tHe weStern HeMiSPHere travel initiative (wHti) : www.getyouhome.gov 6 1000 Islands InternatIonal travel GuIde | 800.847.5263 | visit1000islands.com

Crossing The Border & Transportation

Immigration regulations require each person to be inspected when crossing the border between the United States and Canada. Specifi c forms of identifi cation are required for travel between the two countries. At press time, recommended forms of identifi cation are: a passport, passport card, enhanced state driver’s license approved for border travel or a NEXUS card for frequent cross-border travelers. Regulations regarding exemptions and restrictions for belongings or merchandise brought across the international border exist. There may be certain variable restrictions for taking alcohol, tobacco products, certain foods, etc. across the border. Please be prepared to declare all belongings and show receipts for purchases when reporting to border agents for entry. Immigration and customs requirements are subject to change without notice. We recommend that you obtain and review current literature published by Canadian and U.S. Border Protection Agencies prior to your visit. As of 2011, American boaters entering Canadian waters – but not dropping anchor, docking or touching land – may report entry via the Telephone Reporting Centre. Calls may be made from mobile devices while on the water. The Reporting Centre can be reached at 1-888-226-7277. For current and comprehensive Customs and Immigration information, contact the U.S. and Canadian Border Protection Agencies directly. Contributing Photographers Cover aerial photo and other photography in this publication was provided by award-winning photographer George Fischer (Toronto, ON). George’s most recent projects include the books Spectacular NorthWest Territories and Queen Street - Toronto’s Urban Treasure. To see and order George’s work, go to www. Georgefi scherphotography.com. Additional photos provided and copyrighted by the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council and its staff, unless otherwise noted. War of 1812 photography on page 15 and the cover by Joseph t. Meirose iv. Joe has been capturing scenes from the 1000 Islands and upstate New York since moving to Sackets Harbor in 2005 with his wife and two children. Joe’s freelance photography can be viewed at www.fullframeworks.com. EMERGENCY & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION Emergency assistance: United States and Canada: Dial 911 reGional airPortS: watertown international airport Dexter, NY Regularly scheduled commuter fl ights aboard American Eagle, a subsidiary of American Airlines. 315-639-3809 (airport) www.watertowninternationalairport.com | www.aa.com kingston/norman rogers airport Kingston, Ontario Serviced by Air Canada Jazz. Regularly scheduled fl ights to Toronto Pearson International Airport. 888-247-2262 (Air Canada Jazz Reservations) www.cityofkingston.ca/residents/transportation/airport www.flyjazz.ca rail Service (canaDa only): via rail 888-842-7245 / www.viarail.ca Stations in Kingston, Brockville and Cornwall. Heated shelter in Gananoque. BuS Service: adirondack trailways (Watertown, NY Station) 800-776-7548 / www.trailwaysny.com Service from Syracuse to Watertown, Gouverneur, Canton, Potsdam, Massena Greyhound canada/voyageur 800-661-triP / www.greyhound.ca | www.voyageur.com Servicing the 1000 Islands-Ontario with stops and/or ticketing stations at Brockville, Cornwall, Prescott, Kingston.

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