1000 Islands Attractions and Sightseeing coupons

If you plan to visit 1000 islands from Canada, these are some of the attractions or places you may find interesting.

Gananoque, Ontario
Gananoque is an Aboriginal name meaning town on two rivers.

Gananoque is about 3 hours drive from Toronto, Ontario. Gananoque is a quaint town located very close to Hwy 401. After exiting Hwy 401, follow the road (County Rd-32/Stone St N) and close to the corner of Gananoque's main street (King St. East), there is an OLG casino on the left (North East side of King St. East). Keep driving and you will be in the town's business area with motels, resorts, restaurants and stores.
The town is on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River. The picturesque 1000 Islands can be cruised by boarding boat cruise from Gananoque or Kingston.
From what I had seen and experienced, it seems that the Gananoque Boat Line's boat is bigger and better.

Gananoque Boat Line
Gananoque Boat Line is located in Gananoque, Ontario. The Boat line offers different sight-seeing cruises including the famous Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House. Boldt Castle is located on the U.S. side of the 1000 islands, Alexandria Bay, New York, hence you will be entering U.S. soil and passport is required. Now there is the Lost ships of the 1000 Islands cruise which wasn't available when I visited Gananoque.
The boat cruises operate from early May to early October.

Gananoque Boat Line discount coupons:
$1 off coupon - One-Hour Adult Cruise ticket.
Expires October 12, 2015
Good for departing from Gananoque or Ivy Lea Location
Promo code for tickets purchase online: GBL2015

$2 off coupon - Any 2.5-Hour or 5-Hour cruise fare. Expires October 12, 2015
Good for departing from Gananoque Location
Promo code for tickets purchase online: GBL2015

Coupons website: www.ganboatline.com/coupons.asp
Once on coupon webpage, follow their instruction right click on coupon to print.

If you are cruising 1000 islands from Gananoque, and if you have time before or after the boat cruise, visit the Arthur Child Heritage Museum which is next to the Gananoque Boat Line dock. Admission is by donation.

Rockport Boat Line
23 Front Street, Rockport, On
Rockport Boat Line is located in Rockport, Ontario. Rockport is east of Gananoque, and is in the heart of the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River.

Rockport Boat Line discount coupon - $2 off on Cruises. Maximum 4 people Coupon valid May 1 - Oct 31
Coupon website: rockportcruises.com/coupons

1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises - Brockville - no coupon available
Blockhouse Island Pkwy, Brockville, On
Coupons website: www.attractionsontario.ca/index.cfm?DSP=Chapter&ID=19

Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands
125 water Street, Gananoque On. Next to the Gananoque Boat Line dock.
Admission by Donation
website: 1000islandsheritagemuseum.com/admission.htm


Boldt Castle, Heart Island, New York
A little history behind Boldt Castle. Boldt Castle is on Heart Island, the castle is named after the man George Boldt. George Boldt was the son of poor parents and he came to America in the 1860's from Prussia. He became the most successful hotel magnate in America. The castle was built as a summer home to show the adoration of George Boldt to his wife, Louise. Louise was the love of his life.
The construction of the castle came to a halt when Mrs. Boldt passed away. The castle's construction was never completely finished, from 1904 until 1977 Boldt Castle continued to deteriorate until The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority assumed ownership in 1977. When I visited in 2006, the castle was undergoing renovations on above floors, I think the renovations should have completed by now.
The castle shows magnificent furnishings from furniture, light fixtures to draperies, the elegance of the castle of a by-gone era.
Website: www.boldtcastle.com

The Castle is open daily, starting early May to Mid October, the Castle opens longer from late June to early September.

The Boldt Castle Yacht House is open around Mid May to early October. Separate admission ticket is required to visit the Boldt Castle Yacht House.
The Yacht House is on Wellesley Island. There is a FREE shuttle boat from Heart Island (where Boldt Castle is) to this imposing structure.


The Antique Boat Museum, Clayton, New York
If you plan to visit the Antique Boat Museum in Clayton, New York, there is a $2 coupon for adult admission to the Antique Boat Museum in the Boldt Yacht House brochure.

The Antique Boat Museum - $2 coupon for general adult admission. Maximum 2 person per coupon. No expiry date
It is a pdf brochure of the Boldt Yacht House. The coupon is at the bottom of page 2
Coupon website: www.boldtcastle.com/visitorinfo/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Boldt-Castle-Map.pdf


Gananoque, Ontario Hotel & Spa Specials
Best Western Country Squire Resort
Gananoque, Ontario
The Resort has 2 wings. Rooms on the outside wing (ie. close to parking entrance, opposite from the parking lot) are very basic room, small and pretty much a motel room with a small window in the bathroom.
Rooms on the inside wing (ie. wing entrance at the end of the parking lot) are much bigger with nice bedding and window coverings, the bathroom is bigger and nicer, the feeling is totally different, more fit for a resort.
The resort has a trampoline near the entrance on the side when I stayed, wondering the trampoline is still there.
The Resort offers In-door Swimming pool and Complimentary Hot Breakfast
Website: www.countrysquireresort.com


1000 Islands Skydeck, Ontario
1000 Islands Skydeck is just half hour drive east of Gananoque. The 1000 Islands Skydeck offers breathtaking view and see the 1000 Islands & St. Lawrence River.
Children 5 and under are always free.
Website: www.1000islandsskydeck.com/home.php


Fort Henry, Kingston, Ontario
Fort Henry is a spectacular historic site, once inside, you enter a reproduction of 19th century military life. There is guided tours, scenic view and musical performances and marching demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard.
On every Wednesday evening from late June to the last Wednesday in August, there is a World Heritage Sunset Ceremony Series that is really spectacular and the show ends with a spectacular fireworks finale!

The admission to the Fort does not include admission to the Sunset Ceremonies. Both admission can be purchased together, you save a few dollars when buying them together.

Ghosts of the Fort Tours - This tour departs from the front gate of Fort Henry National Historic Site Starting Saturday May 11th, 2012. On Sunset Ceremony nights, the tour will be a one-hour tour.
Visit website www.hauntedwalk.com

Kingston Haunted Walk -There are different walking tours with variou duration and departing points, some tours depart from Kingston, and some tours depart from Gananoque. Be sure to note your tour's departure location.
2012 Walking tours Schedule: May 11 - Oct 31, 2012, and The Haunted Pub Walk Schedule: Nov 1 - Nov 30, 2012 and Feb 1 - Apr 30, 2013.
Visit website for details: www.hauntedwalk.com/kingstontours.php

Fort Henry - 2012 World Heritage Sunset Ceremony Series
Wednesdays and Saturdays Evenings in July & August 2012 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm except Saturday July 28 & Saturday Aug 18, 2012.

July 4, July 7, July 11, July 14, July 18, July 21, July 25, Aug 1, Aug 4, Aug 8, Aug 11, Aug 15, Aug 22, Aug 25, Aug 29, 2012

Sunset Ceremonies are an evening military show featuring the Fort Henry Guard and its three performing sub-units, the Fife and Drum Corps, the artillery and the squad firing 1860's rifles.
Visit website: www.forthenry.com/


Coupons for winery
Print below coupon from website: www.deals1000.com/coupondeals
Click MORE INFO button to display the coupon. Once the coupon is displayed,
click "Print Coupon" on right side of coupon to print

Thousand Islands Winery - Free logo wine glass with any 750 ml purchase.
Valid thru Mar 31, 2013
Alexandria Bay, NY


Upper Canada Village
Visit 2, Pay for One coupon. Valid thru Mar 31, 2013
Print above coupons from website: www.attractionsontario.ca/index.cfm?DSP=Chapter&ID=19

Upper Canada Village - 2013 Season's Pass
2013 Regular season - from May 18, 2013 to October 13, 2013 (Closed Mondays & Tuesdays - Sep 3 to Oct 8, 2013)
website: www.uppercanadavillage.com/index.cfm/en/plan-your-visit/plan-your-visit

2013 Premium Passport to the Past Benefits: - includes all of the benefits in the regular season 2013 Passport to the Past PLUS
 - unlimited admission to Pumpkinferno - Oct 3 - Nov 2, 2013
 - unlimited admission to Alight at Night - Nov 29, 2013 - Jan 4, 2014

Note: Passports are non-refundable. Passport admission is not considered regular admission in conjunction with other promotional discounts and offers. Taxes are extra.
website: www.uppercanadavillage.com/index.cfm/en/tickets
Children 5 years & under - Free

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