The Thousand Islands is where Ontario, Canada and the United States meet… their cultures blending in the waters of the mighty St. Lawrence and Great Lake Ontario. The native peoples called this region the “Garden of the Great Spirit.” Many people still remark that this gorgeous garden of woods,islands and waters is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. Others will tell you its friendly atmosphere and laid-back pace makes the Thousand Islands a place that inspires the spirit and renews the soul.
There are many exciting ways to tour the beauty of the Thousand Islands. In Alexandria Bay for a bird’s eye view, climb aboard a helicopter or a hot air balloon. The many boat tours originating from the waterfront in Clayton and Alexandria Bay are a great way to get a close-up view of the islands and their sites, including the famous Boldt Castle and Millionaire’s Row. Sailing and power boating is very popular in the islands and kayaking is a must!
Clayton is home to some of the most unique museums in the Thousand Islands including the renowned Antique Boat Museum. The Thousand Islands Decoy, Muskie and History Museum, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, houses special exhibits of world-class muskies and hunting decoys from the past and present.
Cape Vincent, where the St. Lawrence River meets Lake Ontario, has a strong French heritage. After his brother, Joseph, established residence here in the early 1800s, the infamous Napoleon Bonaparte settled in Cape Vincent, seeking refuge from the havoc he created in Europe. The village celebrates its history with the colorful French Festival held near Bastille Day on the second Saturday in July. The only auto ferry across the St. Lawrence River to Canada departs from Cape Vincent. The delightful journey to Ontario’s historic City of Kingston features a drive across the picturesque Wolfe Island, the largest island in the archipelago.
Wellesley Island is in the St. Lawrence River, west of Alexandria Bay. The island is accessed via the Thousand Islands Bridge to Canada. The establishment of a Methodist campground here in 1874 attracted people from across the U.S. and Canada. Now known as The Thousand Island Park, it is a small historic community with summer homes dating back to the 1800s with a beach and community docking. There is also a library, tennis courts, quaint shops and a church.
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