This is a scenic sailing destination in Kingston. Lots of locals keep all shapes and types of…read moreboats, and its home to the annual CORK event. The port was originally designed to facilitate the 1976 Olympics. Sure, it's located beside the (in)famous Kingston Penn, but rumour has it that the decommissioning might bring new life to the area. Great restaurants nearby: Portsmouth Tavern, Jina Sushi. Adjacent to the waterfront trail that will lead up to Lake Ontario Park.

Huge recreational center with a pool and plenty of outdoor space to play sports such as baseball,…read morefrisbee and catch. Plenty of parking. Beautiful views and close to food, restaurants, shopping and of course the views of Canada , thousands islands.

I just read an earlier post from a reviewer, and I think things must have changed since then! Yes,…read morethe boats were extremely dated, but everything was in perfect working order and we had everything we needed for our comfort for the entire weekend. We had no problem with the age of the boat, especially considering the incredibly reasonable cost of the rental. Brand new boats would mean a much more costly vacation. Joe was great about getting us under way and giving us lots of useful information. I would be sure that one person on board is a proficient navigator and one person can handle a large boat with confidence. The area is stunning, and both Kingston and Gananoque were fun to walk around in. Nights anchored between the islands were peaceful and calming, with stunning sunsets. I'm not sure there is a more beautiful spot within hundreds of miles, and this is the perfect way to enjoy all of the nooks and crannies of the 1000 Islands. We will most certainly be back, but for longer next time!

The boat was riddled with problems and very old ....but we made the best of it and enjoyed the time…read morewith the family. We rented Big Blue 1, the 48 foot monster on the 5 day package - 3 adults and 4 kids, in late July. On the morning of the second day the engine was smoking horribly and upon inspection we noted the fuel line had a leak in it. We called the company - no one called back so we drove 30 minutes back to the marina and they fixed it no problem (one of the co-owners met us upon arrival and was really nice about it). We also had him fix half of the screens that had holes in them as we were overrun with bugs our first night out. We had to close the windows which made for a very hot night of sleeping. He mentioned that this should have been handled before we were given the boat. When we received the boat, the refrigerator and freezer were turned off by mistake. The freezer never did get cold enough to freeze anything, so we lost a bit of the food we brought with us that didn't last. On the third day we ran out of fresh water. We used maybe 2 gallons (brushing teeth and filled one pot for cooking hotdogs because the grill wouldn't stay lit). We had plastic bottles of water for everyone to drink and 10 liter spout containers for our use in the kitchen. On the fourth day the sewage backed up and began to leak out the back drain plug. I won't even go into the odor, I'm sure you can imagine. The last afternoon we drove to back to our original anchoring spot about 30 minutes from the rental place and anchored for the night. At about 9 PM the anchor lights and interior lights were dimming. By 10 PM all lights were out - batteries were dead. That meant no lights and no water at all. The motor still started (different batteries) so we called the rental place and let them know, but figured we'd make due until morning when we had to turn the boat in anyway. There was no answer so we left a message - no one called back. The next morning the motor didn't start - those two batteries were dead. We called about 5 AM and left a message that we were stranded and the wind was blowing us towards the rocks. Called again at 6 AM and left another message. Called again at 7 AM and still no answer. Called again at 7:30 and the owner, Peter, answered. We explained the situation and he said he "must have missed that one" when we asked why no one called us back. I'm not sure why they have a "help" line posted on the boat, if the phone is only answered during office hours. Finally, about 40 minutes later he showed up and changed out the batteries. We asked him if that was normal for the batteries to go dead and he said no. When we returned the boat, we asked one of the dock mates at the rental place the same question and he said they had been having problems with those batteries for a while. When we explained all the problems to the other co-owner of the company, Peter, he didn't seem to care or be concerned when we explained the 40 gallons of fresh water ran out after two days, the sewage was full after 3 days, the batteries went dead even though we had run the boat for over an hour every day. He kept making excuses saying "there could be any number of reasons." Anyway, the boat was old, more like an old camper than a nice house boat. It has wood paneling and brown musty curtains and cushions. It could definitely use some updating. The boat goes about 7 miles an hour and drinks a lot of gas. When I told him because of his houseboat a great deal of fuel leaked into the river he took off half the price of the fuel, (half of 20 gallons at $7.00/gallon). I told him it wasn't the money I was frustrated with it was the poor working condition of the boat and having to listen to my wife, sister-in-law and four kids complain because the fresh water ran out so quickly, the toilet stunk after a few days and became unusable after 4 days, etc. Overall we made the best of it and had a nice adventure, but next time we'll rent a cottage on the river and take our ski boat out every day to enjoy the beauty of the 1000 Islands area. Definitely won't rent a houseboat from Houseboat Holidays, Ltd.

I have take the 5 hour (several years back) and 3 hour (last year) boat tour. It was scenic and…read morerelaxing. You feel the cool breeze despite the warm summer weather. Hearing info about the 1000 was cool. The prices for the boat tours seems pretty affordable. There are washrooms onboard. Also, there was snacks and drinks have similar prices to concert and events food and drinks. For the 3 hour tour We took a morning tour. It was not very busy so there's a lot of space to move around. The most popular spot was the very front (bottom level). It's calm though it might be a little long for some. For the 5 hour tour: We took an afternoon/evening tour. Despite how busy it is, it was cool to visit and step foot on Boldt Island. Also, make sure you know which boat you were on as there will be multiple tour boats from other companies in the area. The Island and Castle were larger than I thought. The achitecture and interior were gorgeous and impressive. From what I remember, I think the gift shop accepts both currencies.

AMAZING stopped in Kingston & Gananoque to visit the 1000…read moreIslands. In particular, we wanted to go on the 2.5 Hour boat tour and loved the beauty, history and the locals enjoying the water too! The second portion was visiting the Famous Heart Island where George C. Boldt, millionaire proprietor of the world famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, set out to build a full size rhineland castle in Alexandria Bay, on picturesque Heart Island.  The grandiose structure was to be a display of his love for his wife, Louise. The structures on the island were amazing! I personally LOVE architecture and history so this was a fantastic experience! Had it been Pre-Covid times, we would have been able to disembark from the boat and explored the island, as the Americans were doing. But because it is technically on the American side of the St Lawrence River, and because of the pandemic, we could only admire it from afar. We can't wait for warmer weather so we can go back and visit!

My Bass club held its annual tournament at Spencer's, and we had a wonderful time there. Our…read moregenial hosts, Lynne and Chris, made sure everything was perfect for us. The boats were good and the cabins are immaculate. the grounds are well kept - in short, this is just a wonderful place for a vacation.

Park downtown Kingston, with access to the ferries and marina. Easy to get to from the highway …read more Nice spot to enjoy some ice cream or picnic. They have statues/ art, a fountain, an old time train and tourist office. There is also a walk from Ottawa to Kingston that goes through the park. Came on a cloudy day so wasn't too busy and the ferries were closed. The highlight and main attraction was the Kingston life size letters to take photos with as the "I".

I know probably no one will go to this park, but I had to put a review here…read more On my drive between Montreal and Toronto, we needed to have a pit stop to have a quick bite to eat and to stretch our legs. I planned on only staying for 15 minutes max, so we could get to Toronto sooner. Then, after finally hitting downtown and parking in a garage (it was $1 for 30 min...), I said "We have 30 mins max." We walked to the park, which was amazing. People were outside, the fountain was beautiful, and the weather was absolutely perfect (I know the park didn't make the weather nice, but still). There were hot dog vendors out (there were like 6, and I got the Polish sausage, which was divine). There was a street sidewalk fair of the people in the area selling various goods (I bought some homemade soap and I got some locally grown blueberries to snack on). We eventually stayed for a little over an hour. It was an hour well spent. If you are ever making the drive from Montreal to Toronto (or the other way), and the weather is nice, I highly recommend decompressing at this quaint little town. You will not be disappointed! BTW, the downtown is vibrant, lots of places to eat, hang out.

I have take the 5 hour (several years back) and 3 hour (last year) boat tour. It was scenic and…read morerelaxing. You feel the cool breeze despite the warm summer weather. Hearing info about the 1000 islands was cool. The prices for the boat tours seems pretty affordable, especially if you are doing the cruises in groups. There are washrooms onboard. Also, there was snacks and drinks have similar prices to concert and events food and drinks. For the 3 hour tour We took a morning tour. It was not very busy so there's a lot of space to move around. The most popular spot was the very front (bottom level). It's calm though it might be a little long for some. For the 5 hour tour: We took an afternoon/evening tour. Despite how busy it is, it was cool to visit and step foot on Boldt Island. Also, make sure you know which boat you were on as there will be multiple tour boats from other companies in the area. The Island and Castle were larger than I thought. The achitecture and interior were gorgeous and impressive. From what I remember, I think the gift shop accepts both currencies.

It was an amazing experience going on a boat ride in thousand islands. You can choose from 3…read morepackages: 1-hour, or 3-hour, or 5-hour ride; each one with a different route. We thought the 3-hour trip was the most suitable one for us since it's not that short that you miss a lot of the islands and not that long to be tiring. The 5-hour boat ride will drop you off at the Boldt Castle so that you can explore the castle at your own pace. The islands are very beautiful and it's nice to pass by the cottages and mansions and learn more about some of them. The guided tour is specifically helpful as you learn more about the history as well.

Really clean little park to just take a stroll in. We had some time between arriving in town and…read moreheading over to dinner. The vast bridge is so lovely and the water looks so incredibly still at the top. As you walk along, it becomes this beautiful cascading mini falls as it drops along and rushes towards the bottom where it becomes still again. What a lovely feature to have in the town. I'd be thrilled to grab a bite and just sit by the rushing waters. Super easy to park and drive in. There's more parking if you drive through the bridge and follow the road down to the bottom. We saw some people fishing there which was interesting. I'm not sure what you'd catch here but it looks like a great afternoon activity. They also had some helpful signs to share about the history of the land. It was pretty neat and a very nice, short walk.

Greater Napanee's riverside park and trail system is a hidden gem. The park is clean, well cared…read morefor, and offers plenty of free parking. The cascade-style waterfall at the trailhead, set against the backdrop of the rail trestle bridge, is a picture-perfect highlight. The trail itself is an easy, scenic walk that leads all the way to downtown Napanee and the Napanee Conservation Park. What stood out most was the tranquility. Unlike Toronto's busy parks, this one is quiet, uncrowded, and genuinely peaceful. It's the kind of place where you can spend an entire afternoon just relaxing and enjoying small-town charm. Sightseeing might not be the main reason people visit Greater Napanee, but if you're nearby, this spot is absolutely worth a stop.