Vincent Cap1e 000 ISLANDS “Where Lake & River Meet!” 2013 Visitors Guide g r o . t n e c n i v e p a c . w STAMPCRETE INSTALLER MANY PATTERNS TO CHOOSE FROM w w 2 Cape VinCent “Where Lake & River Meet” by Rev. Robert D. Egby A PLACE FOR ARTISTS The almost 200 year-old Tibbetts Point Lighthouse is a CAPE VINCENT: JEWEL OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS “must see” for visitors and some 10,000 people each year Cape Vincent is great for fishing, hunting, camping, cruising, enjoy wandering the grounds, viewing distant islands and water sports including scuba diving, hiking and ATV, history and ships through the telescope or browsing through items in the sightseeing. It’s also a great place for artists so bring easels, oils Visitor’s Center, Museum and Gift Shop. The former Light and pastels and cameras too! Keeper’s Quarters are now the home of Hostelling If you look at the map of Lake Ontario where it flows into the International and during summer months people from all great St. Lawrence River and Seaway, the village is right where the over the world can be seen staying there. two meet. Its famous lighthouse built in 1827 stands as a sentinel Tibbetts Lighthouse, the stone houses in the village and over the meeting. the many scenic waterscapes make great subjects for artists, The village in northern New York State has a strong French photographers and plain sight-seeing. Right in the center of heritage. Napoleon Bonaparte was to have settled in Cape the village overlooking the river is The Breakwater Gallery Vincent, seeking refuge after the wars in Europe. Army veterans where visitors can attend classes or view the many paintings and evacuees from France settled in the area and were major and photographs on display. If you take a great photo, send contributors to the growth and identity of the region. The village it in to the Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce’s annual celebrates its history with a colorful French Festival held the 2nd photo contest. Saturday in July. Thousands gather to witness spectacular Fine eating establishments for all tastes can be found in entertainment and fireworks, music by visiting bands, browse the and around Cape Vincent. Motels, B&Bs and Cottages most scores of crafters booths and displays, and watch the annual with great scenic views are located on the St. Lawrence River parades. and Lake Ontario. Many of these units are equipped with The village and region abound in old stone buildings, a mark of housekeeping facilities. Two New York State Parks are the European settlers. In fact you can learn more about the located on the river a short distance from the village and village’s glorious past by visiting the Cape Vincent Historical offer spectacular sights. Museum, which itself occupies an elegant stone building. The A late season event is the new Cape Vincent Oktoberfest. Museum’s home served as a barracks for soldiers during the War The first event drew hundreds of visitors from far and wide to of 1812. be entertained by the Bavarian Band, traditional dancers and singers. Of course there are steins, beers and wines from local vineyards, plus bratwursts, lots of good food plus ven dors. WELCOME TO OUR WORLD Information on Cape Vincent is as close as your browser. Click on www.capevincent.org and you’ll get information on places to shop, restaurants, places to stay, village services, marinas and lots of photos. If you have questions, email [email protected] and we will get right back to you. Check us out on facebook. WATCHING THE BIG SHIPS Ship-watching is another attraction for visitors. On most days one can see giant lakers and ocean-going vessels making their way into or out of the Great Lakes. And between them you’ll likely see Horne’s Ferry. Cape Vincent is an official port of entry from early May to mid October. The only auto/passenger ferry across the St. Lawrence River departs from the ferry dock almost hourly. The ferry connects Cape STAYING FOR A WHILE? Vincent with Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada. A short drive Cape Vincent School is on Esselstyne Street in Cape Vincent. This elementary school is in the Thousand Islands Central across the island connects visitors with another ferry to the School District. The Thousand Islands High School is close to historic city of Kingston. Visitors should ensure they have the Route 12E midway between Cape Vincent and Clayton. You correct government issued identity documents when planning can find out more about schools by going to to visit Canada or the United States. And this includes children. www.1000islandsschools.org. Visitors can enjoy great boating on the St. Lawrence and Getting to Cape Vincent is a breeze. The highways are through the 1000 Islands. Many boaters are completely excellent. If you are coming from the south on Interstate 81 unaware that scores of historic wrecks of ships have their last take exit 46 and follow the signs to “Cape Vincent.” If you resting place on the bed of the St. Lawrence. Underwater have a GPS navigator the zip code for the Cape is 13618. If you diving is taught in Cape Vincent and scuba divers preparing to are coming from Canada over the International Bridge, take explore the clear waters can often be seen at the riverside park the 12E exit for Clayton through to the Cape. If you are at the east end of the village. coming from Canada, the Kingston-Wolfe-Cape Vincent ferry drops you right in the village center. “WHERE LAKE & RIVER MEET” 3 HOW tO Get Here From There Basic Travel Tips & Resources for Crossing Between Canada & NY’s Seaway Trail by Land & Water Carry Proper Identification - Acceptable Documents include: One of the following: • U.S. or Canadian Passport - required as of June 1, 2009 More info: US: 1-877-487-2778, http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html Canada: 1-819-997-8338, www.voyage.gc.ca/main/before/passports-en.asp • U.S. Passport Card: limited to land and water travel in Western Hemisphere • Trusted Traveler Card: NEXUS (accepted as passport alternative), SENTRI (southern border), FAST (commercial trucking) • Enhanced Drivers License issued by state or province More info: US: https://harmonia.dmv.state.ny.us/SurveyEDL/edl-survey.htm; From To Cape Vincent From To Cape Vincent Canada: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2008/nr20080121-1- Miles k/m Miles k/m eng.aspx w • U.S. Military ID with Military Travel Orders Albany, NY 200 333 New York, NY 346 574 • U.S. Merchant Marine Document Binghamton, NY 175 292 Ottawa, ON 123 204 OR, two of the following in combination: w one ID document: Boston, MA 420 700 Philadelphia, PA 380 630 • Drivers license or ID card issued by federal, state, provincial, county, territory or municipal authority w Buffalo, NY 235 392 Pittsburgh, PA 465 772 • U.S. or Canadian Military ID Cleveland, OH 425 708 Quebec City, QC 354 548 and one citizenship document: . Detroit, MI 515 855 Rochester, NY 155 257 • U.S. or Canadian birth certificate original or copy issued by federal, state, provincial, county, territory or municipal authority c Harrisburg, PA 370 614 Syracuse, NY 98 163 • U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad Kingston, ON 61 101 Toronto, ON 215 357 • U.S. Certificate of Naturalization a • U.S. Certificate of Citizenship London, ON 335 556 Utica, NY 104 173 • U.S. Citizen ID Card Montreal, QC 175 290 Washington, DC 500 830 • Canadian Citizenship Card p • Canadian Certificate of Citizenship without photo Go to MapQuest and enter Zip Code 13618 Child ID: Children ages 18 & younger must present original or certified-copy e birth certificate issued by federal, state, provincial, county, territory or municipal authority. Parents should carry proof of joint custody of your children and a notarized letter of permission w/phone # for parent(s) of children not your v own (subject to change) i n c e n t . H o r Cover Photo by © James Spencer Additional photos submitted by: Robert Egby, g George Fischer, Rollin Hanson, Jerry Aubertine, RE Raaflaub, James Spencer, Jeffrey Cougler and Schmitt Family 4 HOW TO GET HERE FROM THERE FisHinG in Cape Vincent 2013 Fishing Seasons Black Bass -U.S. NYS • June 15 - Nov. 30 Ontario, Canada • June 29 - Nov. 30 U.S. Minimum Length - 12” Muskellunge - U.S. NYS • June 15 - Nov. 30 U.S. Minimum Length for Muskellunge - 48” Canada Minimum Length for Muskellunge - 48” Great For Fishing ... Northern Pike & Walleye Cape Vincent being between Lake Ontario and the St. NYS & Ontario, Canada • May 4, 2013 - Mar. 15, 2014 Lawrence River makes it an ideal place for fishermen. If ** No closed season on Perch, Rock Bass, and Bullheads the Lake waters turn rough as they occasionally do, NYS License Fees fishermen move into the sheltered waters of the St. Resident Non-Resident Lawrence. What do they catch? You can take your pick $29.00 Season (16-69 years of age) .......................$70.00 Season $5.00 (Senior 70+ years) of Atlantic and Chinook “King” Salmon, Brown Trout, $15.00 7 Day ...........................................................$35.00 7 Days Coho Salmon, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, $5.00 1 Day ...............................................................$15.00 1 Day Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Free Fishing Days June 22-23, 2013 in New York State, no license required Steelhead, Walleye, Yellow Perch, bullheads and crappies. NYS State Licenses Professional fishing guides equipped with modern May Be Purchased From: Town Clerk’s Office .....Market Street ................654-3660 and safety inspected charter boats are ready, willing Martin’s Marina ...............Mud Bay ...................654-3104 and able to take you on an exciting and memorable License Year: October 1 to September 30 fishing expedition to “catch the big one.” Nearby in Cape Vincent there is a restored gristmill in Cape Vincent Spring Fishing Derby which visitors can explore the underwater life of the Largest Walleye & Northern Pike 1000 Islands in an impressive aquarium which is open from May to October.