Thousand Islands Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
archipelago of 1,864 islands along the Canada-U.S. border in the Saint Lawrence River
About Thousand Islands
The Thousand Islands is one of the most scenic spots in Ontario and northern New York. Some 1,864 islands (defined as anything permanently above water that can support at least one tree) dot this portion of the St. Lawrence River that straddles theOntario/New Yorkborder. During the 18th and most of the 19th century, it was a choke point on the St.Lawrence and therefore of vital military importance for both the young United States and the British colony of Canada. The colonial and military influence is still visible on the Canadian side in towns likeKingston, which was established in 1673 as Cataraqui, a small and then-distant French military outpost which controlled entry of fur trading vessels into theGreat Lakes. During the War of 1812, Kingston andOswegowere British and American stro
Top Attractions in Thousand Islands
Explore the best things to see and do in Thousand Islands:
- ★1000 Islands Tower
- ★Amherst Charters
- ★Antique Boat Museum
- ★Boldt Castle
- ★Grindstone Island Nature Trail
- ★New York State Parks
- ★Seaway Trail
- ★Singer Castle
Where to Eat in Thousand Islands
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Café Tenango
- 🍴Thousand Island Club
- 🍴Wolfe Island Pub&Pizzeria
Where to Stay in Thousand Islands
- 🏨Blue Horizon Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Canoe-Picnic Point State Park
- 🏨Cross Island Farms
- 🏨DeWolf Point State Park
- 🏨Dreamcatcher’s Inn
- 🏨Foot Flats Farm
Thousand Islands Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: