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Find a fascinating blend of old and new in the 1,000 Islands Seaway Region of New York. Touching two countries—the U.S. and Canada—where the St. Lawrence River and Great Lake Ontario meet, the region is rich in natural beauty, maritime history and feel-good ambience.
When you visit the area, once called “Garden of the Great Spirit” by native peoples, discover nature preserves and hiking trails at parks such as the beautiful El Dorado Nature Preserve, featuring 1,800 feet of elevated boardwalk over wooded bogs. Enjoy attractions like Old McDonald’s Farm, home to a thousand animals, a trolley and dairy farm, or Burrville Cider Mill, which is more than 200 years old. See living history at the Upper Canada Village Heritage Park, the lovely 120-room Boldt Castle or Fort Henry National Historic Site.
Enjoy the Seaway Wine Trail and cultural events in the region’s quaint towns, especially during the summer months. You can take a ride on a hot air balloon. Grab a spot on a modern catamaran or an old-time paddle-wheeler for a scenic cruise and amazing views of sandy bays and granite cliffs and life in this lovely place.
There are hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and a host of cozy cabins and housekeeping cottages all over the islands waiting for you. Many offer boat launches and boat rentals—and the kind of authentic experiences that turn a getaway into a cherished memory.
And if you’re wondering whether there are really 1,000 islands, the answer is no. There are way more than that: 1,864 to be exact. Come count for yourself. You're going to love it here.
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