I have take the 5 hour (several years back) and 3 hour (last year) boat tour. It was scenic and…read morerelaxing. You feel the cool breeze despite the warm summer weather. Hearing info about the 1000 was cool. The prices for the boat tours seems pretty affordable. There are washrooms onboard. Also, there was snacks and drinks have similar prices to concert and events food and drinks. For the 3 hour tour We took a morning tour. It was not very busy so there's a lot of space to move around. The most popular spot was the very front (bottom level). It's calm though it might be a little long for some. For the 5 hour tour: We took an afternoon/evening tour. Despite how busy it is, it was cool to visit and step foot on Boldt Island. Also, make sure you know which boat you were on as there will be multiple tour boats from other companies in the area. The Island and Castle were larger than I thought. The achitecture and interior were gorgeous and impressive. From what I remember, I think the gift shop accepts both currencies.

AMAZING stopped in Kingston & Gananoque to visit the 1000…read moreIslands. In particular, we wanted to go on the 2.5 Hour boat tour and loved the beauty, history and the locals enjoying the water too! The second portion was visiting the Famous Heart Island where George C. Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, set out to build a full size rhineland castle in Alexandria Bay, on picturesque Heart Island.  The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. The structures on the island were amazing! I personally LOVE architecture and history so this was a fantastic experience! Had it been Pre-Covid times, we would have been able to disembark from the boat and explored the island, as the Americans were doing. But because it is technically on the American side of the St Lawrence River, and because of the pandemic, we could only admire it from afar. We can't wait for warmer weather so we can go back and visit!

Cute little town nestled next to Lake Ontario. Great place to stop to stretch your legs and grab a…read morebite to eat if you are driving by between Toronto and Ottawa. Beautiful old stone and brick buildings with lots of character. Also had a nice farmers market during the summer to check out. Definitely stop!

On your way from Montreal to Toronto or vice versa, I highly recommend a sojourn -- of at least a…read moreday -- in the beautiful not-so-little hamlet of Kingston. While this port town will never be mistaken for its it more popular, more sunny, more reggaed, more Rastifaried, more spring-breaked Jamaican counterpart, it's definitely a gem worth visiting. Kingston is a UNESCO World Heritage Destination found on the convergence of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of its most popular activities is boating ... either staying on a house on the water or if a true tourist like myself, taking a ship through the Thousand Islands. While there are countless options, I have recommended in another review (https://urlzs.com/Swzxt) hopping aboard the Island Belle by "Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises" on their Discovery Cruise. Whether them, St. Lawrence Cruise Lines, Kingston Trolley, or other providers, I imagine it's hard to go wrong as the Islands are stunning. I recommend starting at the Kingston Visitor Information Centre (which I have also reviewed here: https://urlzs.com/DCcnD). They can get your visit on the right track (and can get you tickets to things like the cruises here. However, there's a lot to see right there by the Visitor Information Centre: City Hall across the street, Confederation Park and Fountain behind it, the BIG LETTERS for Kingston (with the "I" absent so people can stand there :), and the famed Canadian Pacific steam train, "Spirit of Sir John A." We came in on a Sunday. While I must warn that on Sunday some businesses are closed, there is still plenty to do. On our first visit to the big K on a Sunday, there was the Kingston Sunday Antique Market. Some cool stuff ... it's behind City Hall on King St, between Market & Brock streets (April - October, weather permitting). I recommend getting the "K-Pass", which includes that Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises as well as the Kingston Trolley Tour. Other sights and attractions are included, such as Fort Henry, SanTur Brewing, The Kingston Pen, Ahoy Bike Rentals, "The Haunted Walk" and a whole bunch of other things I can't remember. Don't forget there are several ways to get to Kingston, including VIA Rail that stops here on the way back and forth betwixt Montreal and Toronto. You really haven't seen Ontario until you've seen Kingston. I can't wait to return!

My Bass club held its annual tournament at Spencer's, and we had a wonderful time there. Our…read moregenial hosts, Lynne and Chris, made sure everything was perfect for us. The boats were good and the cabins are immaculate. the grounds are well kept - in short, this is just a wonderful place for a vacation.

Really clean little park to just take a stroll in. We had some time between arriving in town and…read moreheading over to dinner. The vast bridge is so lovely and the water looks so incredibly still at the top. As you walk along, it becomes this beautiful cascading mini falls as it drops along and rushes towards the bottom where it becomes still again. What a lovely feature to have in the town. I'd be thrilled to grab a bite and just sit by the rushing waters. Super easy to park and drive in. There's more parking if you drive through the bridge and follow the road down to the bottom. We saw some people fishing there which was interesting. I'm not sure what you'd catch here but it looks like a great afternoon activity. They also had some helpful signs to share about the history of the land. It was pretty neat and a very nice, short walk.

Greater Napanee's riverside park and trail system is a hidden gem. The park is clean, well cared…read morefor, and offers plenty of free parking. The cascade-style waterfall at the trailhead, set against the backdrop of the rail trestle bridge, is a picture-perfect highlight. The trail itself is an easy, scenic walk that leads all the way to downtown Napanee and the Napanee Conservation Park. What stood out most was the tranquility. Unlike Toronto's busy parks, this one is quiet, uncrowded, and genuinely peaceful. It's the kind of place where you can spend an entire afternoon just relaxing and enjoying small-town charm. Sightseeing might not be the main reason people visit Greater Napanee, but if you're nearby, this spot is absolutely worth a stop.

Such a blast!! If you have been thinking about White Water Rafting... DO IT!! If you're local to…read moreWatertown - DO IT!! If you're visiting the area- DO IT!! We went with a group of 14, some it was their first time rafting and some had been a time or two, Seth and Scott were our guides and both boats argued that we each had the BEST guide! Hopper was our safety kayaker (thankfully - we all stayed in the boat). Not once did we feel unsafe. Both Scott and Seth made our experience enjoyable, FUN, informative and did I say FUN!!! None stop laughs! Thanks again to Bob, Sue and your awesome crew for a great day!! We will for sure be back!!

super great set up for experienced and novices- beautiful location for put in…read more will make this a must with visitors

I met up with some out of town family at Joel Stone Heritage Park. There is a free parking lot…read more(which was kind of hard to find) and paid on-street parking. It's a large park with a splash pad, restrooms, a sidewalk along the waterfront, and a sandy beach with a swimming area. There is good tree cover (at least when I was there in August) so you don't have to roast in the sun. Lots of children and dogs were enjoying the day, and there are benches and picnic tables to enjoy your lunch. It's not far from the departure point for Gananoque bout tours and has a nice view of the St. Lawrence River.

A perfect place to sit and relax with a picnic as you watch the boats cruise along the river. The…read morepark offers swimming, enough space to take a calming walk, a splash pad if you have young ones (or are young at heart) and an ice cream truck. Definitely recommend this park for a sunny day.

This is a scenic sailing destination in Kingston. Lots of locals keep all shapes and types of…read moreboats, and its home to the annual CORK event. The port was originally designed to facilitate the 1976 Olympics. Sure, it's located beside the (in)famous Kingston Penn, but rumour has it that the decommissioning might bring new life to the area. Great restaurants nearby: Portsmouth Tavern, Jina Sushi. Adjacent to the waterfront trail that will lead up to Lake Ontario Park.

I know probably no one will go to this park, but I had to put a review here…read more On my drive between Montreal and Toronto, we needed to have a pit stop to have a quick bite to eat and to stretch our legs. I planned on only staying for 15 minutes max, so we could get to Toronto sooner. Then, after finally hitting downtown and parking in a garage (it was $1 for 30 min...), I said "We have 30 mins max." We walked to the park, which was amazing. People were outside, the fountain was beautiful, and the weather was absolutely perfect (I know the park didn't make the weather nice, but still). There were hot dog vendors out (there were like 6, and I got the Polish sausage, which was divine). There was a street sidewalk fair of the people in the area selling various goods (I bought some homemade soap and I got some locally grown blueberries to snack on). We eventually stayed for a little over an hour. It was an hour well spent. If you are ever making the drive from Montreal to Toronto (or the other way), and the weather is nice, I highly recommend decompressing at this quaint little town. You will not be disappointed! BTW, the downtown is vibrant, lots of places to eat, hang out.

Park downtown Kingston, with access to the ferries and marina. Easy to get to from the highway …read more Nice spot to enjoy some ice cream or picnic. They have statues/ art, a fountain, an old time train and tourist office. There is also a walk from Ottawa to Kingston that goes through the park. Came on a cloudy day so wasn't too busy and the ferries were closed. The highlight and main attraction was the Kingston life size letters to take photos with as the "I".