An Amazing Guided Tour with 1000 Islands Kayaking in Gananoque

It was a beautiful day for a guided kayaking tour on the St.Lawrence River.

We arrived 30 minutes before our tour was scheduled so that our launch wouldn’t be delayed!

👉 When you get to 1000 Islands Kayaking, you’ll need to read and sign waivers, get the right sized lifejacket, and finalize your payment.

👉 Once you’re all done in the office, your tour guide will take you through some basic kayaking knowledge while on land. You might need to help carry the gear to the kayak launch, and then you and your group will be ready for adventure!

The difficulty of the tour is skill (and weather) dependant. We had great weather, low winds and little waves and the tour last just over 6 hours.

Before and after crossing the river to the Admiralty Islands

From the first dip of a kayak paddle into the water, I propelled myself forward with an ease that was unfamiliar to me. The movements felt natural, and my perspective of the world was vastly different than anything I’d ever experienced before. I was hooked.

Pausing at the islands before passing through.

Paddling over a shipwreck.

My camera’s viewport is all fogged up! Time to clean out the dive case before continuing the tour.

Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay was a peaceful spot to take a break but, the tour must go on!

The journey continues.

Paddling up to Beau Rivage Island.

Kayak landing and launch spot.

Incredible views while hiking around Beau Rivage Island.

Red Chairs on Beau Rivage Island | Parks Canada

1000 Islands Kayaking prepares lunch

Marvelling at the clear waters around the island.

Soaking in the sun, sitting at the kayak launch after lunch.

An afternoon of paddling.

Across from Gananoque / end of the kayaking tour

Our guide, Noah, demonstrates a kayak roll!

Gananoque, Ontario
📍 Lands of the Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), Mississauga, and, Wendake-Nionwentsïo.

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