A quick peak at our vibrant communities
Get to know the communities that make up our 1000 Islands playground.
Unique beauty and charismatic charm await within each of the communities that call the 1000 Islands home. See for yourself and discover all the jewels in the 1000 Islands’ crown.
Gananoque
Lansdowne
Rockport
Known as the Gateway to the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is a small town with a big community spirit and a growing arts scene.
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Population: 5, 383
Six Schools, Seven parks,
500,000 tourist visits a year
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Summer Attractions:
Paddling, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Cycling & Public Beaches, Summer Theatre & Live Outdoor Concerts and so much more!
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Winter Fun:
Skating at the Gord Brown 150 Outdoor rink,
Candy Cane Lane and Festival of Lights
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Official Town Website
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Home to the famous Lansdowne Fair!
Located in the Frontenac Arch Biosphere, Lansdowne immerses you in a land of farms and fields, and is reminiscent of a simpler time.
Population: 550
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Summer Attractions:
Charleston Lake Provincial Park,
The Lansdowne Biking Loop, The Lansdowne Fair
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Winter Fun:
Cross-country Skiiing, Ice Fishing
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Official Community Website
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Experience the heart of the 1000 Islands within the village of Rockport.
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Discover majestic castles and the whispers of a thousand legends as you cruise the breathtaking 1000 Islands.
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This wonderfully lush landscape is dotted with luxurious cottages and vast estates.
Explore the rugged natural beauty of the area, which offers fine dining, local beverages, and quaint, yet welcoming crossroads of retail as you set off from the riverside and discover the countryside.
Summer Fun: Some of the best freshwater Diving sites in the world and
Rockport Cruises trip to Boldt Island
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Official Community Website
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