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Thousand Islands Ultimate Guide: Canada’s Liquid Paradise

🇨🇦 Thousand Islands Ultimate Guide: Canada’s Liquid Paradise 🏝️🚢 Where the St. Lawrence River dances with Lake Ontario, the 1000 Islands (actually 1,864!) scatter like emeralds across the US-Canada border. Here’s how to experience this aquatic wonderland like a pro—whether you’ve got 3 hours or 3 days. 🌎 Borderland Basics • 🇨🇦 Canadian Side: 2/3 of islands (including Thousand Islands National Park) • 🇺🇸 US Side: Boldt Castle & Wellesley Island • Fun Fact: The tiniest island ("Just Room Enough") holds one house + a tree! 🚢 How to Explore: Boats, Bridges & Birds-Eye Views 1️⃣ Gananoque Boat Tours (Top Pick!) 📍 10 King St E, Gananoque Why Better?: • Smaller crowds than Kingston departures • More route options (1hr → 5hr castle tours) • Secret Perk: Free parking at visitor center 🎟️ Cruise Options: Duration Highlight Price (CAD) 1-Hour Zavikon Island’s tiny bridge $35 3-Hour Boldt Castle + Millionaire’s Row $75 5-Hour Castle entry + gourmet lunch $120 📸 Pro Tip: Book the 3PM slot for golden-hour photos! 2️⃣ 1000 Islands Tower (Don’t Skip!) 📍 716 Highway 137, Lansdowne • 400-ft tall: See 86 islands at once from glass platforms • Best Time: Sunset when turbines glow pink 3️⃣ Thousand Islands Bridge • Drive Across: Ivy Lea (Canada) → Wellesley Island (US) • Stop At: Hill Island’s Skydeck for border-straddling selfies 🗓️ Itinerary Ideas Day Trip (From Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal) • 9AM: Drive to Gananoque • 12PM: 3-Hour Cruise • 3:30PM: Climb the Tower • 5PM: Kingston waterfront stroll • 7PM: Dinner at Tango Nuevo (Spanish tapas) Overnight Stay • Sleep Here: Gananoque Inn (waterfront rooms + spa) • Hidden Gem: Wolfe Island (free ferry from Kingston) 📍 Gateway Cities City Distance to Gananoque Drive Time Toronto 294km 3h10m Ottawa 165km 1h45m Montreal 270km 2h50m 🚗 Road Trip Tip: Stop at The Big Apple (Colborne) for pie + alpaca petting! 🍁 Best Seasons • Summer (June-Aug): Warm water swims at Big Sandy Bay • Fall (Sept-Oct): Maple forests ignite in red/gold • Avoid: November-April (limited boat tours) 💰 Budget Tips • Save $20: Pack a picnic instead of buying cruise lunches • Free Fun: Wolfe Island Ferry (Kingston) Landons Bay Lookout hike #1000Islands #CanadianAdventure #BorderlessBeauty

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Thousand Islands Ultimate Guide: Canada’s Liquid Paradise

🇨🇦 Thousand Islands Ultimate Guide: Canada’s Liquid Paradise 🏝️🚢 Where the St. Lawrence River dances with Lake Ontario, the 1000 Islands (actually 1,864!) scatter like emeralds across the US-Canada border. Here’s how to experience this aquatic wonderland like a pro—whether you’ve got 3 hours or 3 days. 🌎 Borderland Basics • 🇨🇦 Canadian Side: 2/3 of islands (including Thousand Islands National Park) • 🇺🇸 US Side: Boldt Castle & Wellesley Island • Fun Fact: The tiniest island ("Just Room Enough") holds one house + a tree! 🚢 How to Explore: Boats, Bridges & Birds-Eye Views 1️⃣ Gananoque Boat Tours (Top Pick!) 📍 10 King St E, Gananoque Why Better?: • Smaller crowds than Kingston departures • More route options (1hr → 5hr castle tours) • Secret Perk: Free parking at visitor center 🎟️ Cruise Options: Duration Highlight Price (CAD) 1-Hour Zavikon Island’s tiny bridge $35 3-Hour Boldt Castle + Millionaire’s Row $75 5-Hour Castle entry + gourmet lunch $120 📸 Pro Tip: Book the 3PM slot for golden-hour photos! 2️⃣ 1000 Islands Tower (Don’t Skip!) 📍 716 Highway 137, Lansdowne • 400-ft tall: See 86 islands at once from glass platforms • Best Time: Sunset when turbines glow pink 3️⃣ Thousand Islands Bridge • Drive Across: Ivy Lea (Canada) → Wellesley Island (US) • Stop At: Hill Island’s Skydeck for border-straddling selfies 🗓️ Itinerary Ideas Day Trip (From Toronto/Ottawa/Montreal) • 9AM: Drive to Gananoque • 12PM: 3-Hour Cruise • 3:30PM: Climb the Tower • 5PM: Kingston waterfront stroll • 7PM: Dinner at Tango Nuevo (Spanish tapas) Overnight Stay • Sleep Here: Gananoque Inn (waterfront rooms + spa) • Hidden Gem: Wolfe Island (free ferry from Kingston) 📍 Gateway Cities City Distance to Gananoque Drive Time Toronto 294km 3h10m Ottawa 165km 1h45m Montreal 270km 2h50m 🚗 Road Trip Tip: Stop at The Big Apple (Colborne) for pie + alpaca petting! 🍁 Best Seasons • Summer (June-Aug): Warm water swims at Big Sandy Bay • Fall (Sept-Oct): Maple forests ignite in red/gold • Avoid: November-April (limited boat tours) 💰 Budget Tips • Save $20: Pack a picnic instead of buying cruise lunches • Free Fun: Wolfe Island Ferry (Kingston) Landons Bay Lookout hike #1000Islands #CanadianAdventure #BorderlessBeauty

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