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Town in Ontario, Canada
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Gananoque is a town of about 5,400 people (2021) in Eastern Ontario in the Thousand Islands region on the St. Lawrence River.
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Museum of natural and cultural history of the 1000 Islands region on site of former 1000 Islands Railway station.
Exhibits, gallery, and in-water displays document the boating history along this part of the river and the Thousand Islands. Short boat rides are available by reservation.
Offers one- to five-hour boat cruises that travel around the 1000 Islands. Snacks and drinks available on board.
A 60-seat cinéma (one screen) and video rental, squeezed inconspicuously into a former warehouse in an industrial area.
Scenic waterfront highway from Gananoque to Brockville. It had four lanes as a pre-1968 segment of Ontario Highway 401. When the freeway was moved inland, two lanes were paved as a scenic road with the remainder of the right of way used for walking and cycling trails.
Live theatre in former 1909 Gananoque Canoe Club (360 seats) and adjacent old fire hall. Docking is available ($24/night) for small pleasure craft. Open late May to early November..
Helicopter tours of Leeds and the Thousand Islands..
Mediterranean and Italian. West Side bar adjacent..
A traditional Italian tavern, paired with local and nautical elements..
Brewed locally, this beer is on tap at various local watering holes.
Draught beer, cod and chips, full menu of British food..
Seasonal property open April to November. 48 standard rooms, plus six premium rooms with jacuzzi and fireplace. Non-smoking..
Country Squire Resort
Super 8 with spa, fitness area, and outdoor pool, squash courts, conference rooms and on-site Wild Wing restaurant..
Waterfront 1870s historic inn (hotel/motel and former carriageworks) with spa and restaurant at the mouth of the Gananoque River. Rate includes wireless Internet and breakfast in the attached restaurant..
Book store.
Antiques, collectibles, jewellery, green plants, linens, glassware..
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There is a tiny airport with no scheduled service. The nearest airport is in Kingston; add a $60-75 taxi ride (one way) from Kingston to Gananoque.
By boat
Cruising on small craft? There is a municipal marina downtown (directly west of the 1000 Islands Playhouse). There are two private marinas which sell gasoline (but not diesel oil):
Due to the town's small size, there is no local transit system; it is relatively easy to drive or walk anywhere within Gananoque. Visitors to the parkway may wish to bring or rent a bicycle as extensive trails exist.
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