This is one of the best cruising areas anywhere in the world. It has many anchorages, beaches, sport-fishing, tour boats, small towns, campgrounds, and a Canadian federal park St. Lawrence Islands National Park . The actual number of islands in this area is closer to two thousand, with the official count standing at 1,793. Penalties range from fines to confiscation of your boat.
Some waterside parks are on the U.S. side of the river.
The Thousand Island Parkway curves beside the St. Lawrence River south of Brockville to Gananoque. Beside the road is a 37 kilometre Bike path, open to cyclists, joggers, walkers, and roller-bladers. There is very little shade on the path and terrain is hilly. There are campgrounds, marinas, resorts, restaurants, and scenic stops along the way - bring a camera and bathing suit. The north helf is more rural, the south has more ammenities.