Paddling Guide: Thousand Islands

Forming the border between Ontario, Canada and New York, USA, the Thousand Islands is one of the best freshwater kayak touring or sea kayaking destinations in North America. It boasts over a thousand islands, shipwrecks, wildlife, and park land for multi-day kayak trips. Servicing the Thousand Islands from the Ontario side, you'll find the Thousand Island Kayak Company, which information, kayak rentals, or fully guided kayaking trips in the area. Not surprisingly, nobody knows the Thousand Island waters better than Thousand Island Kayak Company owner Scott Ewart. In this video, Scott gives a rundown on everything you need to know to have a great paddling trip to the Thousand Islands region.

01:00​ – About the Thousand Islands
01:20 – Unique Features
0​2:21 – Type of Paddlecraft
03:16​ – Experience Needed
03:55​ – Overnight Trips
05:00 – Recommended Routes
05:34 – Hazards & Dangers
07:39 – Rules & Regulations
08:19 – Fishing
08:40 – Places to Stay
09:05 – Places to Eat
09:31 – Rental Gear
10:36 – More Information

MORE INFORMATION: Thousand Islands Kayaking: https://www.1000islandskayaking.com

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