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retreat or simply cruising into one of the many marinas, you'll find Wellesley to be a hidden gem gem hidden a be to Wellesley find you'll marinas, many the of one into cruising simply or retreat

communities. Whether you're looking for a new camping experience, seeking a quiet cottage cottage quiet a seeking experience, camping new a for looking you're Whether communities.

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Boldt Yacht House Thousand Islands Bridge Shuttle to Boldt Castle Wellesley Boldt Yacht House, located on Wellesley Island, can Scenic Route Connecting be seen from the north side of Boldt Castle on Heart the USA and Canada Island. The Boldt family’s three yachts and tremen- I s l a n d dous house boat were accommodated here in slips The Thousand Islands Bridge system extends measuring 128 feet long. The building rises 64 feet from Collins Landing near Alexandria Bay, New n e w y o r k and formerly housed a shop to build racing boats York, to Ivy Lea near Gananoque, Ontario. Cov- as well as quarters for crew and staff. The Yacht ering a distance of 8.5 miles, the bridge sys- 1000 islands House has undergone many repairs and improve- tem provides direct connection between ments by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority US Interstate 81 and Canadian Highway 401. over the past several years. Projects have included The crossing over the American Channel of the repairs to the enormous bay doors, façade, shingle St. Lawrence River between the US mainland siding, windows and roof. Antique boats from the and Wellesley Island is a 4,500-foot suspen- Boldt family era are on display courtesy of the An- sion bridge that rises 150 feet above the river. tique Boat Museum, Clayton, NY. Take the Yacht House shuttle boat to Boldt Castle and Heart Island The 3,330-foot Canadian crossing touches three as part of a combination ticket to both attractions. islands before reaching mainland Ontario. The 600-foot Warren Truss connects Hill and Con- stance islands. A steel arch measuring 348 feet connects Constance to Georgina Island. Georgina connects to mainland Canada via a 750-foot sus- pension span that rises 120 feet above the river. The boundary at the International Rift connecting the two counties is a pair of 90-foot concrete and stone arches.

Boldt Yacht House One of Frommer’s 500 Extraordinary Islands of the World

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Wellesley Iland Brochure 2.indd 1 4/23/2010 9:06:22 AM Wellesley Island visitwellesley.com Neighborhoods Camping & Parks Marinas

Wellesley is comprised of five neighborhoods: Wellesley Island State Park is the quintessential Blue Heron Boat Works Westminster Park, Wellesley Island East, Tennis Is- camping experience: tenting, RVs, beaches, play- Specializing in building and repairing wooden land, Fineview and Thousand Islands Park. They’re grounds...it is an all-American park. nysparks.state. boats, this Westminster Park marina has seasonal spread across the island, with most facing the St. ny.us - 482-2722 or 800-456-CAMP dockage available, with 30-foot max boat length Lawrence Seaway shipping channel. and 4-foot draft. Launch ramp, storage and sales all available. Westminster Park Road. 482-4934 Westminster, Tennis Island and Thousand Islands Park all list themselves as “private communities,” Thousand Island Club and Horizon Marine meaning their is no public water or beach access. Regarded for its relaxing atmosphere, this marina is Of the group, “TI Park” is the most popular among tucked inside a protected natural bay on the east- visitors. With ample parking and shopping, the ern end of Wellesley Island. Within sight of Boldt community has much to offer day trippers and visi- Castle and across the shipping channel from Alex- tors. andria Bay. Docking, fuel, Internet access and ma- rine supplies on site. horizonmarina.com - 482-9956 Check nnymls.com for real estate listings. Weekly or seasonal rentals are also available on the Island. Wellesley Island State Park Marina Located at the island’s largest state park, the ma- Wellesley Island East/Westminster Park rina has transient dockage, 40’ max boat length, The eastern end of Wellesley Island has two com- 3’ draft, launch ramp, pump out, bait/tackle, rest- munities. Wellesley Island East refers to homes sur- rooms, showers and groceries. The marina rents rounding the Thousand Islands Country Club’s Lake DeWolf Point State Park is a quiet camping colo- canoes, fishing boats and engines. nysparks.state. Course. These homes are as “on-the-course” as you ny with great access to a popular fishing and swim- ny.us - 482-2722 or 800-456-CAMP can get. It is one of Wellesley’s newer home devel- ming area on the St. Lawrence River. nysparks.state. opments. Westminster Park is an older, private com- ny.us Wellesley Island Yacht Club munity at the far eastern end of Wellesley. Just steps away from the golf course the Yacht Club Mary Island State Park is accessible only by boat is located in a protected bay overlooking the is- Tennis Island and requires no reservations. A great camping ex- lands. There’s more than 100 slips to accommodate As it name implies, Tennis Island is separated from perience for the non-traditional camper! nysparks. boats from 15- to 50-feet. Member benefits include Wellesley by a short bridge. On the eastern end of state.ny.us shore power, water, optional cable hook-up, use of Wellesley Island, the neighborhood overlooks Boldt two bathhouses, reduced annual or daily fees at the Castle on Heart Island as well as the Boldt Yacht Seaway Island Resort is a private-owned camp- Lake Course pool and special villa rates. The marina House. Tennis Island is a private community. Homes ground for tents, campers and RVs with all the ame- is open from May to November. ticountryclub.com - have a uniform look and were built approximately nities. Model trailers also on site. 482-2424 315-482-9454, 800-928-TICC 25 years ago. Tennis Island North borders the Thou- sand Islands Country Club’s Old Course. Waterson Point State Park - Waterson Point State Shopping & Supplies Park is small and picturesque, ideal for the fisher- Fineview man and boating enthusiast who wishes to escape Fineview features homes that stretch along the St. the hustle and bustle of the larger parks. The two Lawrence River shipping channel from the Thou- docks provide overnight and day dockage for 30 sand Islands Bridge to the western end of Wellesley boats as well as a comfort station (toilets only). The known as Thousand Islands Park. While many of the park also has picnic facilities, including a century homes have passed from generation-to-genera- old Gazebo and access to shoreline fishing. tion, there are occasionally houses and cottages for sale. Golf

State Park Golf Course is a hidden gem on the western end of the island that keeps people com- ing back year after year. nysparks.state.ny.us - 482-9622 or 800-456-CAMP

Thousand Island County Club anchors the east- Cross Island Farms ern end of Wellesley with two 18-hole options, the The farm produces Certified Organic Pastured Pork, “Old Course” and the “Lake Course” You can also Goat, and “Just Laid”eggs, Certified Organic fruits rent course-side villas. ticountryclub.com - and vegetables, other all-natural produce. Farm 482-5017, 800-928-TICC tours, primitive camping, and organic work oppor- tunities make Cross Island Farms an agri-tourism Dining destination. crossislandfarms.com - 482-3663

Hackers Pub and Grill Duty Free Americas Located at the TI Country Club’s Old Course, Hack- Duty Free Americas offers a wide selection of fra- Thousand Island Park ers is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch grances, elegant dress and casual watches, gifts, TI Park is on the far western end of Wellesley, on the and dinner. It’s a great place to stop after a round jewelry and travel-related merchandise from the site of a former Methodist community. The beauti- on the course or a jaunt through the islands -- mari- highest quality brand names, as well as items that ful Victorian cottage-homes that line these lightly na and docking nearby. Open May-October. ticoun- typically incur significant duties and taxes, such as traveled streets are passed from generation-to- tryclub.com - 482-5017, 800-928-TICC liquor and tobacco. Located at the border, the Duty generation via 99-year leases. It’s home to a public Free store is accessible to visitors entering Canada pavilion that overlooks the Seaway shipping chan- Joey’s Thousand Island Club only from I-81 northbound lanes just south of the nel as well as the Wellesley Hotel, Guzzle ice cream Situated in a grand, stately 100-year-old building, Canada Border Services station. dutyfreeamericas. corner store and basketball and tennis courts. The on the southeast shore of Wellesley, Joey’s offers com - 482-2730 hotel has a restaurant, basement tavern, four suites fine dining on 12 acres along the St. Lawrence River. and 11 shops scattered about the first and second The restaurant and kitchen are run by popular Syr- Fineview MiniMart floors. It’s a must-see. acuse restaurateur Joey DeCuffa. Open seasonally, This convenience store and gas station are located serving dinner seven nights a week. Lunch served on County 100 near Wellesley Island State Park and Business Listings Friday-Sunday Also open to wedding receptions the western end of the island. Also selling camping area code 315 and special events. joeysitalianrestaurant.com - supplies, sandwiches and souvenirs. 482-9393 Wellesley Island and Fineview zip code 13640 482-9999 Thousand Island Park zip code 13692 Nut N’Fanci Wellesley Hotel and Restaurant The small town diner doubles as a convenience Attractions Built in 1903, the Wellesley Hotel is located in Thou- store that’s popular with campers. The store has sand Island Park, a historic scenic waterfront com- groceries, souvenirs and camping supplies. Boldt Yacht House munity on western Wellesley Island. The restaurant Cross Island Road. 482-3314 The Boldt family’s yachts and enormous houseboat continues the tradition of fine food and charming, were housed here in slips 128 feet long. Towering modest lodging with a newly restored look accent- Riverview Cottage bay doors on the decorative façade provided ac- ing simple comforts. Open seasonally, serving din- Fine antiques, books, yard and porch decorations, cess to the river. The building, rising 64 feet, also fea- ner nightly, except Wednesdays. The hotel has four furniture and collectibles. May to November. tured a shop to build racing launches and quarters available suites. wellesely-hotel.com - 482-3698 Coast Avenue East, Fineview. 482-6907 or 778-2400 for crew and staff. The grandeur of the Gilded Age is fully embodied in the structure’s shingle-style ar- Nut n’ Fanci Shops at Wellesley Hotel chitecture, tremendous towers and spires, and the The name says it all! If you’re looking for a quick The historic Wellesley Hotel is the center of Welles- steep-pitched gables. boldtcastle.com - 482-9724 or stop with the kids or just picking up a burger for ley Island gift shopping. Eleven shops are scattered 800-847-5263 the road, grab something from Nut n’ Fanci. Con- among the first and second floors. All are season, al veniently located on Cross Island Road near the typically operating from Spring to Labor Day. Minna Anthony Nature Center entrance to Wellesley Island State Park. 482-3314 The center includes a museum, varied habitats Wellesley Island Building Supply such as wooded wetlands, three miles of shoreline Lodging, Villas & Cabins Doors, windows, pavers, lumber...Wellesley Island and open granite outcrops, with trails for hiking, Building Supply is the home for all of your home- cross-country skiing and nature education. The Na- See listings for: improvement needs. This longtime business is lo- ture Center provides educational and recreational • Thousand Islands Country Club (under golf) cally owned and run by a knowledgeable staff that programs. One special feature at the nature center • Wellesley Hotel & Restaurant (under dining) works with customers to get the job done the first is the 1/4 mile handicapped-accessible trail that in- • Wellesley Island State Park (under camping time. Along Route 191, just south of exit 51 form cludes access to picnic tables and the seasonal but- and parks) I-81. wellesleyislandblg.com - 482-6600 terfly house. nysparks.state.ny.us - 482-2479

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