Thousand Islands Canada Travel Guide
Kingston, Ontario: (approximately 30 minutes drive from Gananoque) This historic city presents a wealth of attractions.
Prince Edward County, Ontario: (approximately 1.5-2 hours drive from Gananoque) Known as "The County," this region gained fame for its burgeoning wine industry, microbreweries, and beautiful beaches, including Sandbanks Provincial Park.
Ottawa, Ontario: (approximately 1.5-2 hours drive from Gananoque) Canada's capital city, Ottawa, boasts numerous national attractions. Parliament Hill, world-class national museums like the National Gallery of Canada or the Canadian Museum of History, and the Rideau Canal, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Upper Canada Village (near Morrisburg): (approximately 1 hour drive from Brockville) This living history museum transports visitors back to rural life in 1860s Ontario. Costumed interpreters, historic buildings, and demonstrations present an immersive experience of 19th-century village life.
Organized tours from The Thousand islands archipelago towns to day trip destinations are less common. Independent travel has maximum flexibility.
Plan a full day to explore Fort Henry, walk through downtown, and visit one or two exhibition halls in Kingston.
Larger coach tours from major cities like Toronto, Montreal, or Ottawa often include a Thousand Islands stop.
Visit historical sites and rural communities outside the immediate Thousand Islands area for cultural insights.
Kingston Penitentiary and Fort Henry National Historic Site present fascinating looks into Canada's past.
Explore towns along the Rideau Canal like Merrickville, Westport, or Perth for artisan shops and historic charm.
Drive through tranquil farmland to find roadside stands selling fresh produce.
Take a tour of this former maximum-security prison. Tours are available seasonally and popular, so book far in advance.
This 19th-century fortress has historical reenactments and military displays.
