River Watch Guidebook
Sightseeing
Kingston
A beautiful museum in the water in Gananoque that offers insight into our marine heritage.
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Thousand Islands Boat Museum
125 Water StA beautiful museum in the water in Gananoque that offers insight into our marine heritage.
Charming village where you can take a boat tour to see the many islands and experience the history of this area. Have a bite to eat on the water at the restaurant.
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Rockport
Charming village where you can take a boat tour to see the many islands and experience the history of this area. Have a bite to eat on the water at the restaurant.
Queens University
99 University AveStop here to plan your sights.... get recommendations. Visit the local unique shops in the area of this place. The chip truck in the park is famous!
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Gananoque 1000 Islands Visitor Centre
10 King St EStop here to plan your sights.... get recommendations. Visit the local unique shops in the area of this place. The chip truck in the park is famous!
Beautiful limestone church built by the early mostly Irish settlers of Howe Island.
St. Philomena's Church
1733 Howe Island DriveBeautiful limestone church built by the early mostly Irish settlers of Howe Island.
The main road on Howe Island taking you from one ferry at the east, to the other ferry at the west. Other roads follow the north shore, North Shore Road, the Spithead Road loop, and the Lower side Road that connects the North Shore Road and Howe Island Drive. The Howe Island Trail for walking is connected to the Lower Side Road and Howe Island Trail.
Howe Island Drive
Howe Island DriveThe main road on Howe Island taking you from one ferry at the east, to the other ferry at the west. Other roads follow the north shore, North Shore Road, the Spithead Road loop, and the Lower side Road that connects the North Shore Road and Howe Island Drive. The Howe Island Trail for walking is connected to the Lower Side Road and Howe Island Trail.
Get close to the water and nature on a guided kayak tour.,
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1000 Islands Kayaking Co
110 Kate StGet close to the water and nature on a guided kayak tour.,
Waterfront Trail
Waterfront TrailHistoric architecture that was to be Canada’s capital building. Local summer market Tuesday Thursday Saturday.
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Kingston City Hall
216 Ontario StHistoric architecture that was to be Canada’s capital building. Local summer market Tuesday Thursday Saturday.
Jack Astor's Bar & Grill
330 King St ERooftop restaurant with panoramic views.
View the boat traffic and see some islands. Get a feel for the area and the focus on water.
Gananoque Municipal Marina
21 Bay RdView the boat traffic and see some islands. Get a feel for the area and the focus on water.
Local historic building, park setting with a short walk to the bridge to and a sculpture park. See where the Gananoque River meets rushes to the St. Lawrence River. Chip truck in the park is a local favourite, and shops across the street are interesting.
Gananoque Town Hall
30 King St ELocal historic building, park setting with a short walk to the bridge to and a sculpture park. See where the Gananoque River meets rushes to the St. Lawrence River. Chip truck in the park is a local favourite, and shops across the street are interesting.
Granite wall in a narrow hidden bay... stunning natural feature accessible only in a boat.
Half Moon Bay
Granite wall in a narrow hidden bay... stunning natural feature accessible only in a boat.
Wanderers Channel
Take the cruise from Rockport ... must wear mask...and include the Boldt Castle in your choice of itinerary. Pack a lunch to eat on the beautiful grounds of the castle. Great experience! You will need a passport. The castle is in the USA.
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Boldt Castle and Yacht House
1 Heart IslandTake the cruise from Rockport ... must wear mask...and include the Boldt Castle in your choice of itinerary. Pack a lunch to eat on the beautiful grounds of the castle. Great experience! You will need a passport. The castle is in the USA.
Landon Bay Lookout
Art and Design
Hand made art, design, local galleries, art shows, outdoor sculptures
Dennis has a wealth of experience in the gallery business. His gallery is his art and design business, and he is passionate about the work on display. Look for some work by Liz Rae Dalton and enjoy the featured monthly show.
O'Connor Gallery
130 King St EDennis has a wealth of experience in the gallery business. His gallery is his art and design business, and he is passionate about the work on display. Look for some work by Liz Rae Dalton and enjoy the featured monthly show.
Glass by award an winning glass artist couple who create in this location and ship their work far and wide. A treat for the eyes! Look for some of my work there :)
Kingston Glass Studio & Gallery
3071 Queen StGlass by award an winning glass artist couple who create in this location and ship their work far and wide. A treat for the eyes! Look for some of my work there :)
Studio 22
320 King St EWonderful local art with excellent staff who will gladly speak about the art on display.
Beautiful historic architecture. Free summer concerts Thursdays 12:15 to 12:50. Do this and then go the Thursday market at City Hall.
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St. George's Cathedral
270 King St EBeautiful historic architecture. Free summer concerts Thursdays 12:15 to 12:50. Do this and then go the Thursday market at City Hall.
Food scene Kingston and Gananoque
Downtown Kingston. One of our favourite places. A beautiful courtyard and indoor dining, a sister business to Pan Chancho Bakery and cafe, also not to miss.
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Chez Piggy Restaurant & Bar
68 Princess StDowntown Kingston. One of our favourite places. A beautiful courtyard and indoor dining, a sister business to Pan Chancho Bakery and cafe, also not to miss.
Downtown Kingston. Excellent! Bread, frozen entrees, fresh take away, courtyard dining.
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Pan Chancho Bakery & Café
44 Princess StreetDowntown Kingston. Excellent! Bread, frozen entrees, fresh take away, courtyard dining.
Downtown Kingston. Fabulous Italian groceries, fresh pasta, sauces, focaccia bread, cheese.
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Pasta Genova
234 Wellington StDowntown Kingston. Fabulous Italian groceries, fresh pasta, sauces, focaccia bread, cheese.
Sima Sushi
66 Princess StGreat sushi downtown Kingston.
Riva
45 King St WGood food and lovely setting in Gananoque.
Great outdoor patio downtown Kingston near the Waterfront.
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The Merchant Tap House
6 Princess StGreat outdoor patio downtown Kingston near the Waterfront.
The Purple House Cafe
165 Main StGananoque favourite.
Grekos Pizzeria
87 King St EPizza takeout in Gananoque
The Woodview Inn
250 King St WMemorable dining in Gananoque.
Panache Bakery & Café
162 King St EGood bakery in Gananoque.
On hwy 15 exit from the 401, Great meat for oven and Bbq, local veggies, deli counter, frozen food ready for oven, in house baked items.
Barriefield Meat Market The
760 15On hwy 15 exit from the 401, Great meat for oven and Bbq, local veggies, deli counter, frozen food ready for oven, in house baked items.
Riva
45 King St WLocal favourite with outdoor dining in Gananoque.
Good shopping
Interesting shops with unique finds
Beggars Banquets Books
126 King St EWonderful bookstore in Gananoque.
Novel Idea
156 Princess StGreat books downtown Kingston.
Biking and Walking on Howe Island
The road map for Howe Island showing the two ferries at the west and east. Walkers should try walks on Driscoll Road, Fuller Road, the Lower Side Road and the Howe Island Trail . Cyclists can loop the island by using the Lower Side Road to connect with the north and south of the island.
Howe Island Drive
Howe Island DriveThe road map for Howe Island showing the two ferries at the west and east. Walkers should try walks on Driscoll Road, Fuller Road, the Lower Side Road and the Howe Island Trail . Cyclists can loop the island by using the Lower Side Road to connect with the north and south of the island.
Howe Island