1000 Islands and St. Lawrence Seaway International Travel Guide 2011-2012 Edition : Page 27

Regional Attractions Thousand Islands Arts Mallorytown 613-659-3874 www.tiarts.org YR Organization comprised of individuals, community leaders and business partners with a passion to develop new and enhanced existing cultural arts within the triangle formed by Brockville West, Gananoque and Athens South. Tours and events include: Up the Garden Path Artists' Studio & Garden Tour in the spring and A Country Home Christmas Artists' Home and Studio Tour in winter. Finch Township Recreational Trail Concession Rd 9, Berwick 613-984-2948 | 877-984-2948 Free www.nation.on.ca YR | Sunrise-Sunset Once farmland, the Finch Recreational trail has been transformed into a magnificent forest area with 10km of recreational trail. The flat terrain lends itself to activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, horseback riding and snowmobiling. Gray's Creek Conservation Area 18045 Co. Rd 2, Cornwall 613-938-3611 | 866-938-3611 Donations welcome www.rrca.on.ca YR | Daylight A 43-hectare park ideal for family recreation and those seeking tranquil moments. Groomed trails meander through stands of hickory, maple, hawthorn and ash. Picnic tables and barbecues. Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Debruge Rd, Brockville 613-546-4228 | 877-956-CRCA Donations accepted www.cataraquiregion.on.ca YR | Daily | 7:30am-dusk Facilities include hiking and cross-country ski trails, winter skating, picnic area including a shelter, nature centre and wildlife viewing. Cooperator in Trumpeter Swan restoration program. Rideau Heritage Route Kingston 613-389-4783 www.rideauheritageroute.ca YR The Rideau Heritage Route from Lake Ontario in Kingston to the Ottawa River winds its way through historic sites, charming villages, quaint attractions and spectacular recreation areas. Discover how the Rideau Canal has been connecting communities along the Rideau Heritage Route for almost two centuries, via a chain of lakes and rivers joined by man-made canals and locks for 202km. South Nation River Conservation Authority 38 Victoria St., Finch 613-984-2948 Donations accepted www.nation.on.ca YR Discover the nature, wildlife and recreational opportunities of the South Nation River watershed. Canoe one of the five routes, try your hand at fishing along the river or visit conservation areas and trails for walking, hiking, cycling and geocaching adventures. Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary & Campsite 5591 Co. Rd 2, Ingleside 613-537-2024 | 800-437-2233 $ YR | Hours vary www.uppercanadabirdsanctuary.com One of the key wildlife habitats in Eastern Ontario. The sanctuary includes wooded uplands, waterways and marshland. Visitor Interpretive Centre with nature programs. Waterfront Trail Recreational Path Cornwall 613-938-4748 | 800-937-4748 Spring-Fall | Daylight www.cornwalltourism.com/nature14.htm Recreation path from the Quebec/Ontario border to Iroquois, stretching for over 90 kms mostly along the shoreline of the St. Lawrence River. Agriculture & Nature New York, USA Aqua Zoo 43681 Rt. 12, Alexandria Bay $$ 315-482-5771 Memorial Day-Labor Day www.aquazoo.com 10am-5pm Award-winning attraction. More than 50 exhibits of sparkling water showcasing fish, coral and invertebrate from around the world. Touch Live sea creatures! Backyard Farmer 12139 Rt. 11, Adams Center YR 315-583-6181 Memorial Day-Labor Day A large operation with u-pick strawberry fields, an added selection of clothing and footwear. Annual Fall Festival with haunted houses, hay rides, pumpkins, shows, carnival rides and fireworks. Burrville Cider Mill 18176 Co. Rt. 156, Watertown 315-788-7292 Free www.burrvillecidermill.com Sep-Nov Open in time for Labor Day until the week before Thanksgiving, the Burrville Cider Mill is one of Jefferson County's oldest establishments. It was built in 1801. As you tour the mill, you will be greeted by the sweet smell of the North Country's best apple cider and freshly fried cider donuts still too hot to touch. Cross Island Farms 44301 Cross Island Rd, Wellesley Island 315-482-FOOD(3663) www.crossislandfarms.com YR | Sunrise to sunset Farm tours by appointment on 102-acre organic vegetable and livestock farm. Learn about organic farming; pet a baby goat. Call for group rates. Four-season primitive camping and groomed trails for walking, snowshoeing, and skiing. $20-25/night camping. Home Again Alpaca Farm 37098 Schell Rd., Theresa 315-628-5302 www.HAFalpacas.com YR Come fall in love with curious and gentle alpacas. Slow "drive-by" viewing is encouraged or call ahead for an appointment for a full farm tour and personal introduction to alpacas of various ages, colors and personalities. The 50-acre farm includes a vineyard and is located on the Seaway Wine Trail -Route 26 between Theresa and Philadelphia. Also visit the retail store of alpaca goods and soft yarn. NYS DEC Research Station & Aquarium 541 E. Broadway St., Cape Vincent Free 315-654-2147 May-Oct | 9am-4pm www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/27069.html Five tanks with fish native to local waters. Picnic, fishing and restroom facilities, all handicapped accessible. Open daily. Tour groups welcome, phone ahead for assistance or guide. New displays and fish each year. Rhodes Greenhouses 7185 Rt. 3, Henderson 315-938-5152 www.hendersonny.com Apr-Oct | 8am-6pm Largest grower of spring plants in NNY. Display gardens. Approximately 40,000 square feet of growing greenhouse open to the public. Convenience store and soft ice cream. The greenhouse and store sit on the farm grounds of the Cyrus Bates house, listed on the state and national registry of historic sites. Also on-site: a veterans memorial with a tank and Cobra helicopter. Parks, Recreation & Conservation Areas New York, USA El Dorado Nature Preserve Grandjean Rd, Ellisburg 315-387-3600 x 22 Donations welcome www.nature.org/cwny A bird blind along the 1 1/4-mile nature trail provides excellent viewing of the rugged Lake Ontario shore. A great vantage point for viewing ducks, terns and shorebirds. Please refrain from walking directly along the shore to avoid disturbing the birds. Songbirds are abundant in the cedar forest in the spring and fall. The Nature Conservancy -Chaumont Barrens VanAlystyne Rd, Chaumont Donations welcome 315-387-3600 x 22 May-Early Dec www.nature.org/cwny Sunrise-Sunset An interpretive brochure will guide you along the two-mile trail through rare alvar grassland, shrubland and forests. In late May, visitors can enjoy a diverse array of native wildflowers, including praire smoke, which can be seen no where else in the northeast. Watch for migratory birds in spring and fall. Ontario, Canada Brock Trail Brockville 613-342-4357 | 888-251-7676 www.brockvilletourism.com YR Six km scenic pathway --part of the Ontario Waterfront Trail --that runs along Brockville's beautiful waterfront and through city parks. Trails are paved to accomodate bicycles, rollerblades, wheelchairs and stollers. Also visit the Brockville Railway Tunnel, Blockhouse Island, or one of the other parks along the river. Swimming, scuba diving, and just relaxing in one of the riverfront parks are popular activities. Cass Bridge Conservation Area Hwy. 31, Winchester 613-984-2948 | 877-984-2948 Free www.nation.on.ca Seasonal | Sunrise-Sunset Located along the South Nation River, Cass Bridge Conservation area welcomes visitors with picnic tables, a children's play structure and a boat launch with floating dock. The area is great for fishing and canoeing, and is conveniently located beside Cass Bridge ice cream and cheesehouse. Charleston Lake Provincial Park 148 Woodvale Rd, RR 4, Lansdowne 613-659-2065 | 888-ONT-PARK May 14-Oct 11 | Daily www.ontarioparks.com/english/char.html A cold water lake located 65 kilometres from Kingston. A popular resort area in Ontario, the rugged rock landscape and gentle rolling hills that characterize this Ontario Provincial Park are the perfect backdrop for backpacking and hiking challenging and scenic trails, going on guided walking tours, fishing, swimming, canoeing or camping. Cooper Marsh Conservation Area & Visitors Centre Hwy. 2, South Lancaster 613-347-1332 Donations welcome www.rrca.on.ca YR A major breeding, nesting and staging area for ducks and other migratory waterfowl. Walk the boardwalk system and groomed trails to explore the flora and fauna of this rich wildlife habitat. Trail open year-round. Visitors Centre open May-Aug. Ontario, Canada Cannamore Orchard 1480 Co. Rd 32, Crysler 613-448-3633 www.cannamoreorchard.com Spooky wagon rides in October. Pick your own and pre-picked strawberries in June, apples and pumpkins in September and October. 1000 Islands International Travel Guide | 800.847.5263 | www.visit1000islands.com L3

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