Gananoque Fast Facts and Information
A quaint Ontario town, Gananoque offers its visitors a welcome change of pace. From its five star restaurants, convenient B&Bs, and unique shopping opportunities, to its daily excursions on the St. Lawrence River to view the 1000 Islands, Gananoque offers all those who pass through its gates an experience which makes the town a destination like no other.
Conveniently located adjacent to Hwy 401, and on the north shore of the St Lawrence River, half way between Toronto and Montreal, Gananoque is the entry point to the picturesque 1000 Islands (there are actually more than 1800 of them).
Gananoque, pronounced GAN-AN-OCK-WEE, was first identified in 1686 on Deshaise's chart of the St. Lawrence as Gananocouy. The town itself was founded by Col. Joel Stone, one of the many United Empire Loyalists who relocated to Upper Canada following the American Revolution.
Today, the Town of Gananoque offers an enviable quality of life for all. We welcome those who plan to visit, and those who plan to come to stay, to sample what Gananoque has to offer. Welcome to the Canadian Gateway to the 1000 Islands!
The St. Lawrence river that borders Gananoque offers a wide selection of fishing opportunities for the serious or first time angler. Among the many types of fish that can be found in the Gananoque and the St Lawrence rivers are: Muskellunge (muskie), Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bullhead, Channel Catfish, Rock Bass, Sunfish, Bluegill, Sturgeon, Walleye, Salmon and Pickerel. Guides and equipment rentals are available.
Boat launching ramps are located on St. Lawrence Street in Gananoque, and at many of the marinas, lodges, tourist resorts and campgrounds in the area. The Gananoque Municipal Marina slips available for transient boaters.
Local attractions include:
- Seaway Locks at Iroquois
- Queens University Miller Geology Museum
- St Lawrence Seaway Vessel Transit Information
- Athens Murals
- Upper Canada Bird Sanctuary
- Thousand Islands Playhouse
- The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve
- Thousand Islands Charity Casino
- Jorstadt (Singer) Castle
- The Antique Boat Museum
- Thousand Islands Museum
- Lansdowne Fair
- Rideau Canal
- Fort Henry
Gananoque Bed and Breakfast Lodging - B&B
 | StoneWater Manor 490 Stone St. S. Stone & Water St. Gananoque, ON K7G 2A4 Phone: 1-613-382-2542 | Welcome to StoneWater Manor, formerly Stephie’s B&B. Your new hosts are Jeff and Karen, and they are no stranger to the hospitality business. Our home is situated at the corner of Stone and Water Streets and we are the closest B&B to the water here in Gananoque.We offer three suites, on the ... Click here for more info about StoneWater Manor |
 | Beaver Hall Bed and Breakfast 75 King Street West Gananoque, ON K7G 2V2 Phone: 1-613-382-4590 | This stone landmark mansion houses one of the finest bed & breakfast accommodations in Gananoque. Our charming B&B is located in the historic heart of Gananoque and the 1000 Islands region,only minutes away from the boat line,downtown shopping, marina, restaurants and other points of ... Click here for more info about Beaver Hall Bed and Breakfast |
 | Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast 95 King St West www.sleepyhollowbb.ca Gananoque, ON K7G 2G2 Toll Free: 1-866-426-7422 Phone: 1-613-382-4377 | Nestled between Kingston and Brockville amidst the Thousand Islands, come discover Gananoque's Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast. Built in 1905, Sleepy Hollow is a three-story century old mansion, complete with a turret and wraparound porch. Your hosts, Don and Marion Matthews, specialize in ... Click here for more info about Sleepy Hollow Bed & Breakfast |