The only thing better than staying near the seaway is staying on the seaway! This experienced outfit just 4km west of Gananoque will set you up with your very own floating hotel and provides a brief instructional course for nautical newbies. It covers the whole Thousand Islands and Rideau Canal area, from Gananoque to Brockville and Kingston.
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14.32 MILES
This lavish turn-of-the-century island castle in the middle of the St Lawrence is only around 25km from Gananoque, but technically in the USA, so you'll…
11.63 MILES
Just east of Ivy Lea, some 20km from Gananoque, a series of soaring bridges links Ontario to New York State, USA, over several islands. Halfway across,…
14.3 MILES
This Gothic gem, a replica of a German castle, was (partly) built by tycoon hotelier George C Boldt in the late 19th century. In 1904, however, midway…
8.34 MILES
There are some gorgeous examples of boat-making craft on display at this waterside museum, where you can view the still-working antique boats and try your…
Thousand Islands National Park
19.6 MILES
On the Thousand Islands Pkwy south of Mallorytown, you'll find the Mallorytown Landing Visitors Centre for the Thousand Islands National Park, which…
Fort Henry National Historic Site
13.93 MILES
This restored British fortification, dating from 1832, overlooks Kingston from its hilltop perch. The postcard-perfect structure is brought to life by…
14.9 MILES
Canada's oldest continuous market takes place in the square behind City Hall. Stalls sell food, fresh produce, handicrafts, art and, on Sundays between…
11.6 MILES
One of 18 Unesco-designated biosphere reserves in Canada, Frontenac Arch encompasses an ancient granite land bridge from the Canadian Shield to Upstate…
Nearby Thousand Islands attractions
1. Thousand Islands Arts Center
8.28 MILES
This arts center includes a museum dedicated to handweaving and a pottery studio. If you don’t consider weaving an art, you’ll know better by the time you…
8.29 MILES
This small museum has warehoused all kinds of photography and writing about the islands dating from the 1800s. There are also rotating exhibits of local…
8.34 MILES
There are some gorgeous examples of boat-making craft on display at this waterside museum, where you can view the still-working antique boats and try your…
4. Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
8.8 MILES
A focal point of the Wellesley Island State Park, this nature center includes a museum and miles of hiking trails, including ones to the shoreline, as…
5. Wellesley Island State Park
9.07 MILES
This 2363-acre park, at the southern tip of the eponymous island, is full of wildlife and has a nature center and a beautiful swimming beach. To reach it…
11.6 MILES
One of 18 Unesco-designated biosphere reserves in Canada, Frontenac Arch encompasses an ancient granite land bridge from the Canadian Shield to Upstate…
11.63 MILES
Just east of Ivy Lea, some 20km from Gananoque, a series of soaring bridges links Ontario to New York State, USA, over several islands. Halfway across,…
8. Military Communications & Electronics Museum
12.69 MILES
Despite its dry name, this is a comprehensive and well-designed museum on Kingston's military base, offering chronological displays on communications…