Join our intimate Gananoque cruise for a scenic tour of the 1000 Islands. Explore historic sites and tranquil waters. Book your adventure now.
- Gananoque - Gananoque, the Gateway to the 1000 Islands, is internationally recognized as one of Eastern Ontario’s most stunning waterfront communities and is thoroughly enjoyed by residents, tourists and the local business community.
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands - McDonald Island is an islet in Ontario. McDonald Island is situated nearby to White Calf Islands, and close to Ynysrag Island.
- Howe Island - Howe Island is one of the worlds renowned 1000 islands on the St. Lawrence River mid-way between Kingston and Gananoque, Ontario.
- Thousand Islands - The 1000 Islands (French: Mille-Îles) actually consist of 1864 islands located in the Saint Lawrence River stretching out over 50 miles between Canada and the US border. (Northeast corner of Lake Ontario to Kingston Ontario.)
The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario and the U.S. islands in the state of New York.
To be considered one of the Thousand Islands, one square foot of land must stay above water for an entire year and support a living tree. The islands range in size from over 40 square miles to smaller islands occupied by a single residence, or uninhabited outcroppings of rocks. Many of the islands are also publicly owned offering visitors, parks, campgrounds and rental cottages.
- Audio commentary in English and French
- Views of the 1000 Islands including McDonald Island, Howe Island, Half Moon Bay, Leek Island & more
- Onboard food and beverages available for purchase
- Paid parking available on-site
- 1-Hour Cruise
- On-board restrooms
- Parking fees
Embark on City Cruises departing from Gananoque for an hour-long tour, that brings you nearer to the picturesque views than any other service in the 1000 Islands. The location, once referred to as the “Garden of the Great Spirit” by the Iroquois Nation, is peaceful on the surface, masking its exciting past of pioneering adventures, wars, and uprisings. Get a glimpse of cottages owned by fifth and sixth-generation families and explore the tight waterways of the Admiralty and Navy island groups through the most detailed tour offered in the 1000 Islands.
Situated as the entry point to the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is about three hours from Toronto, two hours from Ottawa, and three hours from Montreal. It’s just a 15-minute journey from the New York State border crossing via the 1000 Islands Bridge and under an hour’s drive from Watertown. Gananoque can be reached via Highway 401 and The King’s Highway 2 from Kingston, Ontario.
- Please note that our cruises will take place rain or shine. However, if severe weather or unsafe water conditions arise and we determine it is unsafe to sail, we will cancel the cruise.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
