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Thousand Islands

NYS Welcome Center at the 1000 Islands International Bridge, 43373 Collins Landing, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
800-847-5263; 800-8-ISLAND
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Islands
Description: This area of 1,600-plus islands was discovered by French explorers in the 16th century.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Love it the place! All the Islands are beautiful! You have to go! More

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Rome, New York
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

very pretty things closed earliy so there wasn't nothing to do the bars were open and thats about it More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012
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The Thousands Islands is a wonderful vacation spot for everyone! We visit the Thousand Islands and St.Lawrence River every summer and it is great. We love to swim in the river (REALLY clean), go boating, visit Canada (the border is only 30 minutes away by car), shop in Alexandria Bay, go golfing, visit Boldt Castle, go tubing, go for a... More

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Leeds Cty ON
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012
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A great place to grow up and a great place to visit. From Brockville to Gananoque follow the parkway for a peaceful tour by car and experience the Canadian Shield in all its beauty. Something for everyone golf, ecotourism, great food, great vistas. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2012

great place to go boating and just putt around and enjoy the views!! More

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Perth, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2012

A very picturesque part of Lake Ontario. Have taken boat cruises several times. More

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Kingston, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

I love western Canada, the Rockies and Vancouver. But in Eastern Canada, after Quebec City, the 1000 Islands is my favourite place More

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Buffalo, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Went to the Thousands Islands in August 2011 for my bachelorette weekend. I highly recommend the boat tour that takes you around the islands. It was breathtaking and enjoyed the stories behind the creation of the islands! More

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Hamilton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

The thousand islands is a beautiful place to visit. Boldt Castle is pretty too. A must see. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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The best place to go is Gananoque just off of the Highway 401 between Brockville and Kingston. Take the 2 hours and 30 minutes boat tour to get the best of all the islands and go to the Casino on the northern edge of town which is not that big but have plenty of tables and slots and unlimited soft... More

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