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Local Attractions

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Museums & Galleries

Arthur Child Heritage Museum

On the waterfront, May to October. Arts and heritage exhibits.

Gallery VAGA

In the Gananoque Heritage Village on the waterfront. Visual artists of Gananoque and Area.

Little Pump House Gallery

Gananoque. Pottery, painting and glassware from regional artists and artisans.

MacLachlan Woodworking Museum

15 minutes east, on Hwy. 2. The most extensive, collection of woodworking tools in Canada.

Thousand Islands Arts

Artists and studio tours.

 

Historical Sites

Fort Henry

Kingston. National Historic Site. Year-round events and new Discovery Centre

Rideau Canal Historic Sites

A chain of lakes, rivers and canals.

Upper Canada Village

A heritage park near Morrisburg.

 

Performing Arts

1000 Islands Performing Arts Experience

A variety of performing arts groups in the Thousand Islands region

Brockville Arts Centre

Where Music & Comedy Meet!

Classic Theatre Festival

Perth. Classic Hits of Broadway and London Stage in charming small town setting

Domino Theatre

Kingston’s longstanding community theatre in a new venue.

Festival Players of Prince Edward County

Professional theatre in various rural locations (west of Kingston).

Gananoque Concert Association

Off season concerts from acclaimed performers.

Gananoque Boat Line

Live performances on assorted cruises.

The Grand Theatre

Kingston. Large venue presenting a wide range of professional music, dance and theatrical events.

Kingston Arts Council

Comprehensive information on regional arts activities.

Kingston Symphony Association

Brilliant performances featuring acclaimed guest artists.

St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival

Prescott. Classic theatre at its best with outdoor performances Monday to Saturday (seasonal).

Theatre Kingston

A consistently innovative and entertaining theatre company operating in Kingston, Ontario.

Upper Canada Playhouse

Morrisburg. Professional theatre and entertainment all season long.

 

Events

1000 Islands Jazz and Blues Festival

A special June Festival

Gananoque Ribfest

Right by the scenic townhall, a feast on July 1 weekend.

Kingston Buskersfest

Mid-July Street performers of all shapes and sizes!

The Landsdowne Fair

A popular country fair, at the end of July

Limestone City Blues Festival

Kingston. Major blues festival, end of August.

Pirate Days

Gananoque. The town is taken over by pirates! End of July, annually.

Pondapalooza

Gananoque Pond hockey, family events, skating. Mid-February.

 

Outdoor Exploration

1000 Islands Kayaking

Discover the Thousand Islands with guided tours and/or self-guided tours with rentals. Variety of packages for all skill levels.

1000 Islands Cruises

Rockport

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve

Not just one place, but an entire region of natural and artistic resources. The most biodiverse in Canada!

Gananoque Boat Line

Cruises and entertainment in the heart of the Islands.

Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises

Food, Fun, Entertainment and Ships!

Parks of the St. Lawrence

Camping and exploring in the beautiful St. Lawrence area.

 

Adventures

Skydive Gananoque

Ground Zero Paintball

Vanridge ATV Trails