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Gananoque - www.townofgananoque.ca

Route

Situated on the shores of the St. Lawrence and Gananoque Rivers, the picturesque Town of Gananoque is rich in cultural and natural attractions. You can enjoy diving, fishing, boating, local hiking trails, touring the 1000 Islands by boat, swimming, local theatre, shopping and a visit to the 1000 Islands Casino.

  • Asphalt surface, usually on residential roads.
  • Short stretch follows King Street -a busy downtown road with parking on both sides.
  • Joel Stone Park is the heart of the Town's waterfront and the gateway for Thousand Islands cruise operators.
  • Connection from Trail to St. Lawrence Bikeway requires crossing the St. Lawrence Parkway, a very busy road with traffic travelling 80 kph. Extreme caution required.
Joel Stone Park - Gananoque
Historic Thousand Islands Village - Gananoque

Main Access Points (with parking)

  • Joel Stone Park - end of Water St.

Resources

Local Maps

Gananoque appears on the following Waterfront Trail maps:

Waterfront Trail routes appear on MapArt's Kingston Trenton Belleville 1:25 000 scale fold map, as well as other MapArt publications. These maps are widely available through local retailers, or online at www.mapart.com

Tourism Information  

 

     
Public Transit Information:  
  • N/A


     

Things to Do

    
Attractions (Cultural, Heritage and Special Attractions)
  • 1000 Islands Kayaking Company
    Guided Luxury Kayak Tours of the 1000 Islands.
    Three and two day B&B Tours, as well as day trips.
    P.O. Box 166
    Gananoque, Ontario K7G 2T7
    Email. info@1000ikc.com
    Phone: 613-329-6265
    Website: http://www.1000islandskayakingco.com/
  • Arthur Child Heritage Museum
    125 Water Street
    Phone: 1-877-217-7391
    Admission Charge: Yes
    Website: www.1000islandsheritagecentre.com
  • Confederation Park
    Canada's largest outdoor contemporary art display
    Located next to the Gananoque River



      
Annual Festivals  
 
   
Trail Connections  
  • St. Lawrence Bikeway - overlaps with Waterfront Trail through to Brockville
 
    

Where to Stay



     

Cycling Shops

  • TI Cycle
    711 King Street East, Unit #7
    Phone: 613-382-5144
    Website: www.ti-cycle.com
 
      

Marinas

  • Trident Yacht Club
    1711 Trident Yacht Club Lane
    Phone: 613-382-2771
    Transient Docks: No
    Website: www.trident-yc.ca
  • Gananoque Municipal Marina
    Bay Street & Clarence Street
    Phone: 613-382-4088
    Transient Docks: Yes
    Website: www.townofgananoque.ca
  • Gordon Marine Ltd.
    129 South Street
    Phone: 613-382-4315
    Transient Docks: Yes
    Website: www.gordonmarine.com


     

Community Waterfront Volunteer Opportunities

  • Gananoque Waterfront Development Working Committee - contact the Gananoque Chamber of Commerce at 613-382-3250
    Website: www.1000islands.on.ca/

 

 

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