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Thousand Islands National Park

📍 Thousand Islands National Park, ON, Canada
Thousand Islands National Park
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Introduction

Thousand Islands National Park is one of Canada's smallest national parks. On the St. Lawrence River's Thousand Islands region, it features about 20 granite islands with green water, forested isles, the historic Thousand Islands Tower and rich water activities — a unique river destination in Ontario. The Thousand Islands region has about 1,800 islands of all sizes. The park protects about 20 major islands. Highlights include Thousand Islands Tower (about 40 m, panoramic views) and the Thousand Islands Bridge (Canada-US crossing). Boat cruises are the best way to experience the islands — from Brockville or Kingston. Visiting to cruise among the green islands is a delightful Ontario experience.

Highlights

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Thousand Islands
About 1,800 islands in the St. Lawrence River.
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Boat cruises
Cruise among the scattered islands.
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Island Tower
A ~40 m stone tower with panoramic island views.
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Water activities
Kayaking, swimming and fishing in green waters.

🛈 Practical Info

Boat cruiseBest way to experience the islands; from Brockville or Kingston.
TowerThousand Islands Tower for panoramic views.
SeasonSummer (Jun-Sep) best; boats operate.
TicketsBuy a national park pass.
CombinePair with Kingston and Ottawa.

💡 Tips

Boat cruise is the best experience; summer (Jun-Sep) best.
Thousand Islands Tower for panoramic views; buy a park pass.
Pair with Kingston and Ottawa.
Opening, admission and boat tours are subject to official notice.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Thousand Islands National Park?

Boat cruise is the best experience; summer (Jun-Sep) best. Thousand Islands Tower for panoramic views; buy a park pass.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.

Trips featuring Thousand Islands National Park