Thousand Islands is a really interesting archipelago located on the Canada-US border along Saint Lawrence River. It is made out of 1,864 islands and stands out as a huge travel destination that is popular for both people in the US and people in Canada, with others even coming from other countries. We can say that the 1000 Islands is currently a tourist destination that is internationally renowned due to the recreational diversity, cultural activities and scenic beauty offered.
If you are thinking about a visit, you will want to consider the following activities.
Enjoy The Water
Obviously, most of the activities available will involve water in Thousand Islands. There are countless passages and bays, all together with a well-known international shipping channel. You will surely want to grab a boat and go sailing. Various boat tour companies exist, personalized cruises and even water taxies. Group excursions are great with Clayton Island tours and you want to also consider Classic Island Cruises if you want to receive something intimate.
Boldt Castle Visit
You will definitely be drawn in by how beautiful Boldt Castle is as soon as you first see it. The location is Heart Island and you do want to learn as much as possible about the location, starting with the construction in the year 1900 by George C. Boldt. The castle was meant to show his love for his wife but she did die before the construction was ready. The owner at the moment is Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. Boldt Castle was recently restored and people can visit through boat tours, private watercrafts and water taxis. If you want to visit another great castle, you will want to go for Dark Island to see Singer Castle.
Alex Bay Pirate Days
If you visit during August, check and see if you can visit Pirate Days in Alex Bay. This is a very interesting annual event that showcases the local attitude and much more. Families will surely love this activity and you will want to check out the docks and the streets of Alexandria Bay in order to see a huge tribute of the lovely renegade lifestyle of the past. You will be able to see parades, a pirate ship and performances that are a whole lot of fun.
Thousand Islands Winery Tours
This is an option that few tourists will consider but if you really love wine, you will want to visit the various family-owned wineries in Thousand Islands. There is a trail that was launched in the year 2007 known as Thousand Islands-Seaway Wine Trail. This trail is going to connect wineries located in Alexandria Bay, Clayton, Cape Vincent and so much more. Travelers are going to simply love the wines there and the experience of visiting all the wineries.
Fishing In Thousand Islands
Obviously, with so many islands and so much water, fishing is something that you do want to consider if you do love this activity. You will find trout, bass, walleye and salmon on the lake side of the Thousand Islands region and bass, muskellunge and northern pike are found up the river. You can easily get to various public fishing places and we do recommend the fishing charters as they are truly wonderful.
