Archive for September, 2009

Popular winery Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 3

Monday, September 28th, 2009

The Thousand Islands Winery’s 6th annual Oktoberfest celebration is Saturday, Oct. 3!
See more than just a grape-stomping demonstration, join in the fun during the popular “Grape Stomping Competition!” Participants are cheered on by revelers and encouraged by the German band to do it the “old fashioned way.”
The celebration includes a pig roast, German entrees, hay [...]

Hike public trails

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Fall is hiking season in the 1000 Islands.
Public parks close in mid-October, but many gates remain open to hikers and bicycle riders. Come experience scenic waterfront parks without the hustle and bustle of camping commotion. Fall foliage and frolicking wildlife make a stroll through a 1000 Islands park an relaxing and awarding adventure.
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Frightening time at Fort Henry

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Fort Fright is back for a second year of scary autumn fun at Fort Henry, Kingston.
Fort Fright is eastern Ontario’s largest new fall event. Historic Fort Henry is converted into a haunting garden of ghouls, ghosts and goblins from Saturday, Sept. 26 to Saturday, Nov. 7.
Fort Fright is every Tuesday to Saturday beginning at 6 [...]

‘kraut, brats’ and polka in Cape Vincent

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Cape Vincent hosts its second annual Oktoberfest Saturday, Sept. 26 from noon to 5 pm.
A beer garden with authentic German brews and wines will be complimented by a farmers’ market, craft fair and German tunes performed by the Salt City Brass!
This family-fun event includes scarecrow-making contests and other children’s games. Anyone looking to sample all [...]

Hurry…Harvest Festival Sunday wraps season for NNY Ag Society

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

Don’t miss out on one of Northern New York’s truest historical museums.
The NNY Agricultural Historical Society is hosting its 5th Annual Harvest Festival with pig and corn roast Sunday, Sept. 20 at the museum grounds in Stone Mills, NY!
No place tells the story of the north country’s agricultural history like Stone Mills museum. The grounds [...]

Experience first-class waterfowling

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009

New Holiday Inn Express in Brockville

Monday, September 14th, 2009

Historic Brockville, Ontario, has added a Holiday Inn Express to its line of first-class hotels. Located at 7815 Kent Blvd., the Holiday Inn Express Brockville has 80 rooms, including 31 suites!
Amenities include a pool, hot tub, 24-hour fitness centre, 24-hour business centre, 24-hour coffee station, expanded continental breakfast bar, laundry services and on-site meeting rooms! [...]

Catch the fall Ag Tour!

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

Autumn is the perfect time to make a few stops on the 1000 Islands Ag Tour!

Experience the farms, fields and families that make the 1000 Islands special. The Ag Tour includes 18 farms, crop stands and wineries that have opened their doors to the touring public. Experience life on the farm by feeding livestock, taking [...]

Fall foliage from the air and by water!

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

While Labor Day is the unofficial “end of summer,” it’s also the beginning of one of the 1000 Islands’ most scenic seasons!
The 1000 Islands is now home to helicopter tours! Adirondack Helicopters is offering aerial tours, just in time to see the beautiful oranges and reds against the deep blue of the St. Lawrence River. [...]

First ever Boldt Castle Wine Festival & Farmers Market

Thursday, September 3rd, 2009

Majestic Boldt Castle on Heart Island, Alexandria Bay, will host its first Wine Festival and Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 11am to 4pm. Come see the best that Northern New York has to offer in its most elegant setting!
Free wine tastings and sales will be available from Coyote Moon Winery (Clayton), Otter Creek [...]