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Gananoque

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In the heart of the 1000 Islands, Gananoque is recognized as one of Eastern Ontario’s most stunning waterfront communities. With fabulous accommodation choices and loads to do, it is one of the Trail’s great overnight or staging destinations.

This rural region cov­ers a variety of unique attractions, including a scenic cycling path along Thousand Island Parkway, a captivating waterfront trail, beautiful beaches, a highly rated Heritage Museum, an OLG Casino, outstanding performances at the Thousand Islands Playhouse and one of the most prominent golf courses in Ontario, Smuggler’s Glen.

Joel Stone Heritage Park features a beach and splash pad. It is located near Thousand Islands Kayaking where you can rent kayak or book a guided tour of the St. Lawrence River.

Gananoque is part of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, now one of Canada’s UNESCO biospheres!

Website – www.gananoque.ca and www.travel1000islands.ca

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Gananoque

Trail Attributes

  • Asphalt surface, usually on residential roads
  • Short stretch follows King Street -a busy downtown road with parking on both sides and number of shops and restaurants.
  • Hiking opportunities on the Gananoque Trail system – 12 km perimeter (3 loops).
  • Village of Rockport of the Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands is 21 km east of the Gananoque on the south side of the Trail. Makes a nice stop for lunch before returning to Gananoque or continuing to Brockville.
  • Beaches available
  • Feature Itinerary–Gananoque to Brockville weekender
Local Maps and ConnectionsStaging AreasAmenities and TransitHelpful Links

Links to Local Maps

A map of Gananoque can be found on the Town’s website here:

  • www.gananoque.ca/sites/gananoque.ca

Connections

Town of Gananoque has a list of trails on their town website found here: www.gananoque.ca/community-services

Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve showcase a number of paddling and cycling experiences: www.fabexperiences.ca/gananoque/experiences#things-to-do

Staging Areas

  • Joel Stone Park – 125 Water St, Gananoque, ON K7G 2M5
  • Confederation Park — 2 King Street East. About 0.3 km from Trail, this park is located in the heart of the Town on the shores of the Gananoque River. The park is home to Gananoque’s Famous Sculpture Park.
  • For those looking to cycle the 38 km dedicated trail between Gananoque and Brockville, parking and washrooms are available on HWY 2 just north of the western trailhead by the Casino.

Amenities

  • Accommodations, Campground
  • Accommodations, Roofed
  • Beaches
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • LCBO (Includes Breweries and Wineries)
  • Marinas
  • Museums
  • Outfitters
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping Areas
  • Tourist Information
  • Washrooms
  • WIFI
  • Winter Maintenance

Transit

VIA Rail – National Passenger Rail service.
Bike racks are available on all trains equipped with baggage cars. www.viarail.ca

Helpful Links

Regional Tourism Organization

Leeds Grenville County

Cataraqui Conservation Authority

Ontario By Bike – Cycle Friendly Businesses and Trip Ideas

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