Professional hockey makes its long-awaited debut this month when the 1000 Islands Privateers take the ice for a pair of exhibition games Thursday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 24, at the Bonnie Castle Recreation Center. The regular season kicks-off Friday, Oct. 29, at the Recreation Center in Alexandria Bay. The Recreation Center includes a restaurant, [...]
In need of a fall getaway? The Montreal Gazette recommends Brockville and the 1000 Islands for its fall foliage, great food and fun seasonal activities. Published Oct. 14, the Gazette travel article heralds the city’s natural activities such as kayaking, hiking, golfing and even SCUBA diving. For casual vacationers, the Gazette points out that nearby [...]
Want to know what the 1000 Islands experience is all about but don’t want to rely on us tourism folks who get paid to make things sound good? Check out this story published in September by the Washington Post. Reporter Andrea Sachs spent four days touring the 1000 Islands — both sides! — and heard [...]
The 1000 Islands Agricultural Tour opens the doors of 20 Jefferson County, New York, farms to visitors! Come learn about curious alpacas, find out what goes into homemade goats’ milk and pick-up organic vegetables when you stop at farms that encourage visitors to discover what goes into the region’s long-standing industry. Just look for the [...]
Sometimes you just want to have a good time with the family. Here’s a list of amusement attractions that should never got lost among the 1000 Islands: Prehistoric World in Morrisburg, Ontario, is home to more than 50 full-sized, touchable replica prehistoric animals and dinosaurs. Kids get a kick out of these mammoth recreations as [...]
What better place to escape the scorching heat than inside the cool tasting rooms along the Thousand Islands-Seaway Wine Trail? Locally produced wines are made with “cold-hardy” grapes that can withstand Northern New York’s cool winters. Grapes such as La Crescent and Frontenac are made into award-winning wines that are perfect for quenching your thirst [...]
Come experience theatre on the shores of the St. Lawrence River and Seaway Valley! The 1000 Islands Theatre Experience includes five first-class venues showcasing hysterical comedies, ensemble musicals and riveting dramas from some of the most unique locations anywhere! The newly refurbished Brockville Arts Centre in historic downtown Brockville (Ontario) is presenting a great slate [...]
The Jefferson County (New York) Historical Society’s Paddock Mansion and five-building campus in Watertown is expanding its hours and offering musical entertainment. As of June 2010, the historical society grounds and buildings are open 10am-5pm, Tuesday to Friday, and 10am-4pm Saturday, year-round. Additionally, the historical society front lawn is now home to Watertown’s weekly “Box [...]
There are many ways to tour the 1000 Islands, but often overlooked is FROM THE AIR! With hot air balloons, touring helicopters and airplanes available, there’s no reason to miss out on majestic views of the 1000 Islands. Alexandria Bay, NY, is a great starting-off point for your aerial tour. Adirondack Helicopters and Champagne Balloon [...]
There’s no better way to experience the 1000 Islands (1,864 to be exact) than aboard a guided boat tour meandering through the islands of the United States and Canada. See majestic castles, lighthouses, stately homes, impressive bridges and more aboard a 1000 Islands boat tour departing from the United States or Canada. Tours range from [...]