1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway International Travel Guide 2011-2012 Edition : Page 11

Regional Attractions Cornwall & Seaway Valley Upper Canada Playhouse $$$-$$$$$ 12320 Co. Rd 2, Morrisburg Apr-Dec | Tues-Sat, 8pm; 613-543-3713 | 877-550-3650 selected matinee www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com dates/times A totally equipped, air-conditioned and accessible professional theatre producing a Spring Show, 4-Show Summer Season that extends from mid-June through to October and a Winter Holiday Family Show in November/December. Bus tour groups welcome. Ontario, Canada 1000 Islands Parkway 1000 Islands Skydeck Hill Island, 716 Hwy. 137, Lansdowne $$ 613-659-2335 Mid Apr-End Oct | 9am-8pm summer, www.1000islandsskydeck.com 9am-7pm offseason A spectacular view of the 1000 Islands, 400 feet (130 metres) above the St. Lawrence River. The elevator, running continuously, takes 40 seconds to reach the first of three observation decks. Gift shops, ice cream, cheese shop and currency exchange on site. Ontario Power Generation St. Lawrence Power Development Visitor Centre 2500B Second St. W., Cornwall 613-932-4563 x3520 YR | Mon-Fri | 9am-3:30pm Showcasing the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project, the communities and people affected, the American eel, OPG's generation mix and many other stories. Located on the bank of the St. Lawrence River, just east of the Robert H. Saunders Generating Station. A recreational path goes right by the building. Prehistoric World Upper Canada Rd, Hwy. 401, Exit 758, Morrisburg, South Dundas 613-543-2503 Memorial Day-Labour Day www.c360.ca/morrisburg/pw/ Daily 10am-4pm Over 50 full-size, touchable reproductions of prehistoric animals and dinosaurs displayed along a beautiful nature trail. Gananoque Thousand Islands Playhouse Co. Charles & South streets Box Office: 866-382-7020 | Admin: 613-382-7086 $$$$ www.1000islandsplayhouse.com May-Nov | Tue-Sun w/select Mondays Celebrating 30 seasons of live professional theatre on the shores of the beautiful St. Lawrence. Enjoy side-splitting comedies, toe-tapping musicals and engaging drama at two scenic waterfront venues. Brockville Brockville Ontario Speedway 7214 Temperance Lake Rd, Hwy. 29 $$$ 613-345-6324 May-Sep www.brockvillespeedway.com Wed & Sat 7pm Weekly divisions consist of Dirt 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Street Stock, and 4-cylinder rookies. Go-Kart racing on Wednesdays at 7pm. Gananoque OLG Casino Thousand Islands Exit 648 off Hwy. 401 (380 Hwy. 2) 613-382-6800 | 866-266-8422 www.olg.ca YR | Daily A first-class gaming experience in a magnificent natural setting. Located just 20 minutes east of Kingston and 10 minutes from the U.S. border, the casino offers excitement in a beautiful setting. Ranging from 5 cents to $5, there are 450 slot machines and table games such as Blackjack, Texas Hold'em Poker and Roulette. Enjoy delicious cuisine at the Getaway Grille. Must be 19 years old to enter. Groups and motorcoach programs call 888-942-6224. Prescott St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival 206 King St. W. $$$-$$$$ 613-925-5788 Jul-Aug www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca Tues-Sat, 7pm Saturday matinees at 2pm Shakespearean classics by the banks of the St. Lawrence River. The unique riverside setting combined with the high quality of the performances has resulted in a 400 percent increase in attendance over the first seven years. Cornwall & The Seaway Valley Cornwall Motor Speedway 16981 Cornwall Center Rd, Long Sault 613-938-3945 www.cornwallspeedway.com May-Sep Racing every Sunday. Modifieds, Pro Stock, semi-pros and rookies. Kart racing Tuesday evenings. Handicap accessible, free parking and free camping. Amusements & Entertainment New York, USA Alexandria Bay Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts 43772 Rt. 12 $$ 315-482-2021 May-Oct |Jul and Aug 10am-11pm Call for varying hours May, Jun, Sep Speed your way around the smooth asphalt track -New York State's longest at over 1 mile long! Fully lit for safe night driving. Check out the newest attraction -Wilderness Falls Mini-Golf -18 challenging holes. Huge amusement arcade with over 50 great games. "Eat Fresh" at the Subway Sandwich Shop. Drum Country Chapman's Can-Am Motorsports Park 21047 Rt. 411 (I-81 Exit 49), LaFargeville 315-658-4431 www.canammotorsports.com Apr-Oct Visit the website for info on Dirt car races. Free parking/overnight camping permitted. No hookups. Sackets Harbor Lake Ontario Playhouse 103 W. Main St. 315-646-2305 www.playhousecomedy.com YR | Hours vary Featuring the best in stand-up comedy from the national comedy circuit every weekend. Headlining comedians have appeared on national TV and movies. The Playhouse also offers professional summer theater productions, murder/mystery dinner/theatre and a holiday musical, as well as Swing and Salsa dances. 1000 Islands International Travel Guide | 800.847.5263 | www.visit1000islands.com 11

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