Gananoque, Gateway town to Thousand Islands in Ontario, Canada
The town of Gananoque sits at the intersection of the St. Lawrence River and Gananoque River, offering connections to multiple waterways for maritime activities.
Colonel Joel Stone founded Gananoque in 1789 after receiving a land grant for his service in the Loyalist militia during the American Revolutionary War.
The Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque presents theatrical performances throughout the year, drawing audiences from across Ontario and northern New York state.
Gananoque maintains direct access to Highway 401, Canadian National Railway lines, and the St. Lawrence Seaway, facilitating transportation connections across the region.
The name Gananoque comes from an indigenous term referring to water moving over rocks, reflecting the natural features of the local rivers.
Location: United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Inception: 1789
Shares border with: Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Website: https://gananoque.ca
GPS coordinates: 44.33333,-76.16667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
Boldt Castle
19.5 km
Thousand Islands Bridge
14.7 km
Heart Island
19.5 km
Thousand Islands National Park
17 km
Howe Island
11.7 km
Wellesley Island State Park
13.3 km
George C. Boldt Yacht House
19.1 km
Longue Vue Island
18.1 km
1000 Islands Tower
15.1 km
Rock Island Light
13.3 km
Dewolf Point State Park
14.1 km
Thousand Island Park Historic District
12.3 km
Murray Isle
10.4 km
Arthur Child Heritage Museum of the 1000 Islands
1.1 km
Fairview Manor
12.8 km
Capt. Simon Johnston House
11.9 km
Clayton Historic District
11.9 km
Methodist Episcopal Church
17.1 km
RCAF Detachment Gananoque
9.7 km
Methodist-Protestant Church at Fisher's Landing
14.1 km
Antique Boat Museum
12.3 km
1000 Islands History Museum
1.1 km
St. John's Church
777 m
Cornwall Brothers Store Museum
19.7 km
Old Post Office
646 m
Old Foundry
650 m
Clock tower
673 m
Darlingside
16.2 kmReviews
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