• Gananoque - Known as the Gateway to the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is celebrated globally as one of Eastern Ontario’s most beautiful waterfront communities, cherished by residents, tourists, and the local business sector.
• Heard Island and McDonald Islands - McDonald Island is a small island in Ontario, located near White Calf Islands and close to Ynysrag Island.
• Howe Island - Howe Island is one of the world-famous 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, situated midway between Kingston and Gananoque, Ontario.
• Thousand Islands - The 1000 Islands (French: Mille-Îles) comprise 1,864 islands in the Saint Lawrence River, extending over 50 miles between Canada and the US border, from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario to Kingston, Ontario.

The Canadian islands are located in Ontario, while the U.S. islands are in New York.

To qualify as one of the Thousand Islands, a piece of land must remain above water for a full year and support a living tree. The islands vary in size from over 40 square miles to smaller islands with a single residence or uninhabited rocky outcrops. Many islands are publicly owned, offering visitors parks, campgrounds, and rental cottages.

• Audio commentary in English and French
• Views of the 1000 Islands including McDonald Island, Howe Island, Half Moon Bay, Leek Island & more
• Onboard food and beverages available for purchase
• Paid parking available on-site
• 1-Hour Cruise
• On-board restrooms

• Parking fees

Embark on City Cruises departing from Gananoque for an hour-long tour, that brings you nearer to the picturesque views than any other service in the 1000 Islands. The location, once referred to as the “Garden of the Great Spirit” by the Iroquois Nation, is peaceful on the surface, masking its exciting past of pioneering adventures, wars, and uprisings. Get a glimpse of cottages owned by fifth and sixth-generation families and explore the tight waterways of the Admiralty and Navy island groups through the most detailed tour offered in the 1000 Islands.

Situated as the entry point to the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is about three hours from Toronto, two hours from Ottawa, and three hours from Montreal. It’s just a 15-minute journey from the New York State border crossing via the 1000 Islands Bridge and under an hour’s drive from Watertown. Gananoque can be reached via Highway 401 and The King’s Highway 2 from Kingston, Ontario.

• Please note that our cruises will take place rain or shine. However, if severe weather or unsafe water conditions arise and we determine it is unsafe to sail, we will cancel the cruise.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.