Gananoque Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town (separated municipality) in the Leeds and Grenville area of Ontario, Canada
About Gananoque
Gananoque traces its history to United Empire Loyalist times; after the American Revolution, Loyalist militia Colonel Joel Stone received a land grant and established a mill site in 1789, The town was attacked during the War of 1812 and stores in the government depot looted by Americans. A five-gun Gananoque Blockhouse, completed in 1813 to defend against further US attacks, stood until 1852. The Gananoque River watershed was an important water transportation corridor, extending north to the Rideau River watershed. In 1830, water was diverted westward to the Cataraqui River as part of theRideau Canal, redirecting this traffic toKingston. A short-line railway, built to haul timber for river shipment, carried mainline passengers to the Gananoque waterfront from 1884 to 1962; the right-of-way
Top Attractions in Gananoque
Explore the best things to see and do in Gananoque:
- ★1000 Islands Boat Museum
- ★1000 Islands Heliport
- ★1000 Islands History Museum
- ★1000 Islands Parkway
- ★1000 Islands Playhouse
- ★Gananoque Boat Line
- ★HMG (Hoagies Movies Games)
- ★Ribfest
Where to Eat in Gananoque
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Moroni's Restaurant
- 🍴Riva Restaurant
Where to Stay in Gananoque
- 🏨Colonial Resort
- 🏨Gananoque Inn & Spa
- 🏨Stonewater B&B Pub and Irish Eatery
- 🏨Super 8
Gananoque Travel Guide Sections
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