1000 Islands Cruise Canada — Tour Guides

Honest, detailed guides to every tour we feature — what each one includes, what it costs, and what real travelers say.

1000 Islands from Toronto: Day Trip Guide (2026)

Kingston sits 2.5 hours from Toronto, Gananoque a bit further. How to get to the 1000 Islands from Toronto and which cruise actually fits a day trip.

Doing the 1000 islands with kids: which sailing actually holds a child's attention, the 90-minute option that works, and what to pack. Checked 2026.

Boldt Castle from Canada: the passport rule, which cruises dock at Heart Island, and 3.5 hours ashore from Rockport. Checked August 2026.

Things to do in the 1000 Islands beyond the cruise: free Parkway stops, the Brockville tunnel, and a 1-day or 2-day plan. Checked August 2026.