Bears. Black Bears are known to be present on the mainland, but there have been occasional sightings on islands. You may be lucky enough to spot one and can take some simple steps to ensure your encounter is a safe one. Please report all Black Bear observations to park staff.
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Water temperatures suitable for swimming are generally reached by June and continue through August. Swimming during the spring and fall in cold water can increase the risk of hypothermia. Be aware of hypothermia and how to treat it.
One of the American continent's largest archipelagos.
Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and the 1000 Islands offers the peace and tranquillity of rural living with the convenient amenities of an urban city.
A group of Islands that were purchased by some of the wealthiest families in the late 1800's and early 1900's where they built lavish mansions that still stand today. Homes like Casa Blanca, Hopewell Hall, Win Lee Lodge, Long Vue the “Artificial” Island.
The Galapagos Islands are home to some of the highest levels of endemism (species found nowhere else on earth) anywhere on the planet. About 80% of the land birds you will see, 97% of the reptiles and land mammals, and more than 30% of the plants are endemic.
The Islands range in size from 50 square miles to just big enough to support a single tree, creating one of the most beautiful and varied landscapes in North America. The Islands have a mystical reputation, home to castles, lighthouses and secluded beaches, and should definitely be on your travel bucket list.
The 1,000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River is famous as a playground for fishing enthusiasts. Ever since the area was settled, anglers, guides, visitors and locals have fished the waters, enjoyed legendary shore breakfasts made from their catch and told a few tall tales along the way.
Pedestrians may cross the American Span of the Thousand Islands Bridge using the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge (adjacent to southbound lanes) and is only open during daylight hours unless noted on our home page. Parking is available at the 1000 Islands Welcome Center located at the mainland end of the bridge.
Large mammalian carnivores are often absent on islands because of insufficient range or difficulties in over-water dispersal. In their absence, the ecological niches for large predators may be occupied by birds, reptiles or smaller carnivorans, which can then grow to larger-than-normal size.
Many species of animals on islands are larger than related species on the mainland. Scientists hypothesize that this phenomenon, called island gigantism, evolved in response to the scarcity of competitors and predators on islands.
Almost all of the Ten Thousand Islands are currently uninhabited. The largest, Chokoloskee Island, which is connected to Everglades City by a causeway, has about 400 permanent residents. Other islands have been sporadically inhabited in the 19th and 20th centuries by individuals or families.
Do I need a passport? The 1000 Islands Tower is located on Hill Island Canada. Guests arriving from Canada do not need a passport. Guests arriving from the U.S. need to cross the border and need a passport.