The Thousand Islands Parkway is a scenic waterfront route in eastern Ontario running along the St. Lawrence River between Kingston and Brockville.
Location: Thousand Islands, ON
Season: Open for all seasons
Main Area
The parkway stretches through the famous Thousand Islands region near:
- Gananoque
- Ivy Lea
- Rockport
- Mallorytown
- Brockville
It runs parallel to Highway 401 but offers a much slower and more scenic riverfront experience.
The Thousand Islands Parkway is unique because it combines Historic river towns, Island scenery, International bridge views, Castle sightseeing, Water recreation, Easy scenic driving.
It’s considered one of the most relaxing and photogenic drives in Ontario.
Distance From Major Cities
=> Ottawa: ~1.5–2 hours
=> Kingston: ~20–30 minutes
=> Toronto: ~3–3.5 hours
=> Montreal: ~2 hours
Scenic Driving, Riverfront driving, Island views, Bridge crossings, Waterfront photography, Relaxed cruising, Kayaking & Canoeing, Boat Cruises, Cycling, Fishing, Camping
Scenic pull-offs, Picnic tables, Beaches, Public docks, Rest areas, Marinas, Restaurants, Ice cream shops, Waterfront cafés, Hotels, Resorts
Relaxed waterfront touring, Slow scenic cruising, Couples, families, cyclists, Relaxing, Peaceful