Vacations
Wreck Diving
World renowned wreck diving in the Thousand Islands
As you navigate through the channels and around the shoals, past the buoys and giving rock markers a wide berth, you may find yourself wondering how ships navigated this part of the St. Lawrence River. Truth is, before navigation aids and beacons, there were many ships that ran into trouble and didn’t do that well. They sank. These tragedies have made the Thousand Islands one of the best freshwater diving areas in the world.
Dives for every skill level
New to diving? There are dives for every level, including snorkel dives. Dive 1000 Islands provides an excellent resource for planning your dive vacation. And there are numerous dive shops and dive tour operators in the Thousand Islands, based on both the Canadian and US sides of the river. So getting supplies and registering for your dive is easy. Be sure to check with a dive operator to find out how to register with Canadian and US border authorities for dives around the international border.
See you down below
If you’re looking for a world class diving experience, you need travel no further than the Thousand Islands. Based from your houseboat, you’ll have the flexibility to choose multiple dive sites including those only accessible by boat. Call us now to reserve your boat and start planning that dive of a lifetime now. Download a dive guide here.
Fall Colours
What better way to enjoy the spectacular Ontario autumn colours than in the beauty of the Thousand Islands? Autumn is a magical time in Ontario and nowhere is that more true than here on the St. Lawrence River.
In the autumn, the summer crowds are gone, but the magic of the river remains. With heat and plenty of hot water, renting houseboat is like having a floating river cottage at a time when you practically have the river to yourself.
Have a camp fire at Aubrey Island or take a cruise down to Constance Island, and take in the colours of the Islands. When the sun begins to set and the light turns to a golden yellow, the autumn colours are at their best. You’ll have a front row seat to one of the best shows Mother Nature provides: the autumn colours of Ontario.
A Unique Vacation
A houseboat holiday in Gananoque and the Thousand Islands is like having your own floating river cottage. It’s the most unique vacation in the 1000 Islands bar none. After all, your views are always changing and no two sunsets need be the same. Whether it is a vacation for the entire family, a bachelor or bachelorette weekend outing or a romantic getaway for two, a houseboat holiday is an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Want to enjoy the Thousand Islands in your own boat but want someone else to captain? No problem. One of our crew, probably Neil, can captain for you and give you a tour like only the locals can. And come nightfall, he’ll leave you with your boat and rendezvous again with you in the morning.
If you are looking for that unique, one-of-a-kind vacation, this is it.
With so much to see and do in the Thousand Islands, it is little wonder many of our customers come back year after year. Here is a list of what many consider the must-sees while visiting the Thousand Islands:
- Boldt Castle (even if you don’t enter the US, you can still circle the island in your houseboat and see this local treasure)
- Arthur Child Heritage Centre in Gananoque
- Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, NY
- The Thousand Islands International Bridge (passing underneath you get a sense of what a feat this was to construct)
