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AREA ACTIVITIES

Misty Isles offers an array of activities on site. Sea kayak rentals and tours is our most popular activity and allows individual to explore the endless coastlines and the opportunity to camp on various islands within an easy paddle. To compliment we also offer boat rentals and our Windrider sailboat is an exciting experience for all ages. The Windrider is designed so it can not capsize and will accommodate up to 3 passengers. The rates are $20/1st hour, $15/ additional hour, $50half day and $75 for a full day out on the St. Lawrence River.

Click on any of the following links to get information on area activities.

1000 Island Cruises

The best 1000 Island Cruises depart from the Gananoque to Rockport area. Kingston and Brockville are too far to get the full essence of the 1865 islands that make this region unique.

Gananoque Boat Line:
Rockport Boat Line:
Boldt Castle:

Island Camping

The following St. Lawrence National Park islands have trails and campsites. Be adventurous and spend a day or overnight on one of these islands. Check our kayaking section for rental rates as a means to transport you to the Islands. Don't just look at the islands, enjoy nature and be a part of them!

The American Canoe Association owns one of the best kept secrets SUGAR ISLAND. By joining the ACA you will have the opportunity to experience Sugar Island ,which is centrally located in the Lake Fleet Islands across from Misty Isles Lodge. This larger island provides members with camping facilities and trails. Ask us for an application and check out these websites for more details www.americancanoe.org

Private Fishing Charters

The 1000 Islands is world renown for sport fishing. The illusive muskies of the area can grow to 65 pounds and requires the most patient of fisherman. We provide boat rentals , but recommend local guides to assure your success on the River.  Greg Reynolds knows his profession well and enjoys the constant challenge of striking it rich. You will return with the knowledge it takes today to find and catch these game fish. Advance reservations required. Check our web page on fishing for full details and rates.

Museums

The Arthur Childs Centre at the Historic 1000 Islands Village along the Gananoque waterfront shows how the 1000 Islands evolved and its rich past. Ottawa, the Nations Capitol, is only a 90 minute drive from Gananoque and offers an array of interesting museums from Aero Space to Civilization. Check www.ottawa.com. Kingston, the first capitol of Canada is only 20 minutes west of the 1000 Islands. This limestone city has a Pump museum, Sir John A. MacDonald Museum and Famous Old Fort Henry next to the Royal Military College. Visit www.visit1000islands.com

Golf

Live Theatre

Located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River is the newly renovated Thousand Islands Playhouse. Started as an amateur theater, it quickly moved into the ranks of professional for over 25 years. 2010 productions are:

Springer Theatre

•    May 13 - June 11:        The Marvelous Wonderettes by Roger Bean
•    June 14 - July 16 :        Wingfield: Lost & Found by Dan Needles                  
•    July 22 - Aug. 27 :        Lend Me a Tenor by Ken Ludwig           
•    Sept. 2 - Oct. 1:            Heroes by Gerald Sibleyras, translated by Tom Stoppard     
•    Oct. 7 - Oct. 29 :         Ned Durango by Norm Foster & Leslie Arden

Firehall Theatre

•     July 1 - July 30 :          The Drowning Girls
                                               by Daniela Vlaskalic, Charlie Tomlinson & Beth Graham
•     Aug. 5 - Sept. 3 :          Billy Bishop Goes to War written & composed by John Gray
 

For more information on each production, check their website www.1000islandsplayhouse.com Both Kingston and Brockville offer live theatre through out the summer and are only less than half an hour away from Gananoque. This is definitely the destination for those you enjoy live entertainment. We are happy to suggest restaurants for dinner prior to theatre in each location. Then return to Misty Isles for an evening night cap as you watch the moon's reflection sparkle along the water and a clear view of the star lite sky. A perfect night for an open fire in front of your accommodation. Life doesn't get any better.

1000 Islands Charity Casino

Nestled in the heart of the Thousand Islands is a new attraction that has added glitter to the area's nightlife.  The 1000 Islands Charity Casino has now been providing added excitement since 2000.  The success of this casino has been enormous.  
Win your vacation and enjoy the wonderful view from our waterfront location which is only 6 km east of the casino.

450 Slot  Machines
18   Gaming Tables
Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Upper Canada Village

Upper Canada Village is a re-creation of an 1867 pioneer town. Living history is the theme for the park featuring actors in period costume recalling the Loyalist period, and the founding of Upper Canada. It's like stepping into a time machine.  This attraction offers entertainment and features for all ages to enjoy. A great family outing. It won the Canadian award as the most outstanding and successful summer attraction in 2001.

Fort Henry

Fort Henry overlooks Kingston from a prominent bluff. The restored fort features military exercises recalling the fort's history as a major strategic defense point during the war of 1812. Outstanding sunset evening performances are available during the summer months. It won the 2004 attraction of the year from the Ontario Tourism Association. It has now been designated as an UNESCO Heritage Site.

Landon Bay

Heading East along the 1000 Islands Parkway you will find the Landon Bay Centre.  Only 1 km from Misty Isles Lodge it features public gardens and 4 nature trails. My personal favorite is the Look Out. This trail takes only 20 minutes and places you on top of a granite outcrop overlooking the 1000 Islands. There is also the Donovan trail which is 10km taking you past an osprey nest and a variety of terrain's. Admission for trails is $4.00. A picnic and swimming area is also available directly on the St. Lawrence River.  Landon Bay has been purchased by Park's Canada extending their venue of retaining an natural environment.
Misty Isles offers bike rentals for only $ 30.00/day or you can easily walk from Misty Isles to enjoy these trails. The most exciting experience is renting one of our kayaks and paddling into Landon Bay. You will finally reach a creek that takes you along with a shear rock cliff to your left and pasture to your right and at the end small gentle waterfall to complete a perfect adventure. From this point, a new trail will open this season.

Swimming

In Gananoque, there is a deep water swim dock and beach at Joel Stone Park. Rotary Beach offers swimming for smaller children located near the Municipal Marina. Close to Misty Isles, off the 1000 Islands Parkway, are 2 additional swimming areas within 1 km. Gray's Park offers a nice sandy beach ideal for smaller children. At Landon Bay there is a lookout with a long flat rock which stretches far into the water to dive off where it meets the sand bottom. Good swimming can also be found further east at Mallorytown Landing or Browns Bay and west on Highway 2 at Grass Creek Park. There is a water slide within 2 km for children to cool down and have fun. The best beaches are located on Leek Island and the north end of Grindstone Island. Rent one of our boats, take along a picnic basket for an adventure to one of these island beaches. Don't worry, we'll show you how to get there.

Fine Dining

For a small community, Gananoque offers an array of dining from a 4 fork award to casual. The dining in Gananoque is by far more outstanding than our neighbouring town, Brockville. Just another reason why this is your destination.

For fine dining in the Gananoque area, we suggest:

Athlone Inn - 250 King St. W. (613) 382-3822
Trinity House Inn - 90 Stone St. (613) 382-8383
Ivy Lea Restaurant - 61 Shipman Lane (613) 659-2486

There is also a variety of more casual dining, we suggest

Anthony's Restaurant - 37 King St. E. (613) 382-3575
MacNeils Landing - 790 King St. E. -(613) 382-5131
Good Time Charley's - 715 King St. E. (613) 382-3155
Boathouse - Rockport (613) 659-2348

When it comes to food, we all know the list goes on. That's why staying at Misty Isles is such good value. All our accommodation offers kitchen facilities. Imagine your coffee sitting on the deck overlooking the beautiful 1000 Islands. Prepare your own lunch and rent one of our kayaks or motorboats.
We don't just offer accommodation, we offer you a total experience.

Shopping

Local stores offer everything from day-to-day items at good prices, to specialty shops for gift buying. Stores are spread out along the historic shopping district of King Street. The historic 1000 Islands Village, at the waterfront, also offers unique gifts, collectibles and clothing. Kingston is only 20 miles west of Gananoque and offers 3 malls for browsing or should I say you can shop till you drop. A wonderful downtown core with historic limestone buildings offers an array of boutiques and outdoor cafes.

Local Festivals

July 1st weekend Ribfest. Food & entertainment for the whole family.