1000 Islands VISITORS GUIDE New York State | USA Province of Ontario | Canada visit1000islands.com #ClearlyBrockville THE RIVER IS CALLING... 1.888.251.7676 brockvilletourism.com What is the 1000 Islands? It’s hard to say. It’s a place that not enough people know about but also a destination that attracts visitors from around the world. It’s where families and friends gather along the water to It’s sunsets reflected by the St. Lawrence River and Lake dine, swim and cast a fishing line. It’s where first-time Ontario. It’s a place that once belonged to the Gilded Age visitors look in awe as their tour boat guides them past rich that’s now enjoyed by everyone. seemingly countless islands with mansions, lighthouses and fairytale castles. Even after a cruise, some find it hard For some, it’s the familiarity of greeting their favorite B&B to believe that a place with so many islands—1,864 to be host-turned-friend. For others, it’s the first time at a camp exact—exists in North America. site they’ll book for summers to come. For some, the 1000 Islands is zip-lining, kayaking It’s hard to sum up because there’s few places like it in and boating. For others, it’s enjoying a cool beverage – the world and the 1000 Islands can be enjoyed in so many made just down the road – while sitting in a dock chair, different ways. You’re invited to visit and discover what the watching mammoth steel ships lumber by. 1000 Islands is to you. #visit1000islands ABOUT THE COVER ABOUT GEORGE FISCHER The 1000 Islands is a boater’s dream with George Fischer, acclaimed landscape photographer, is endless passageways, channels and coves well-known for his more than 60 pictorial books and numerous art to explore. The Admiralty Group of Islands is posters. His unique photo style has been commissioned by various located near Gananoque, Ontario. Image and companies, hospitals and private collectors. He has also worked additional photos in this guide provided by with various international tourism boards and media. In November George Fischer; others copyrighted by the 1000 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in Islands International Tourism Council unless Photography. He resides in Toronto, Canada. otherwise noted. 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