Ontario / KINGSTON & THE 1000 ISLANDS
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Boldt Castle , Thousand Islands
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Kingston Trolley Tours
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers the widest variety of cruise options in the 1000 Islands region . Discover local islands and sights along Kingston ' s historic waterfront such as Fort Henry , Kingston Penitentiary , and the Alexander Henry onboard the 90-minute Discovery Cruise . Or cruise the river in style , taking in the majesty of the 1000 Islands onboard the triple-deck paddle wheeler on the famous three-hour Heart of the Islands Cruise .
Three-hour cruises are also available as Lunch Cruises or Dinner Cruises for the full 1000 Islands Food , Fun and Entertainment Cruises experience .
Kingston Trolley Tours offers hop-on , hop-off tours of historic Kingston aboard comfortable trolleys . It ’ s the ideal way to enjoy Kingston ’ s history and attractions : tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston ' s historic downtown and waterfront , stopping at all of the city ' s most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry , the Penitentiary Museum , and Queen ’ s University .
You can hop off at any stop , stay for as long as you like , then hop back on and continue your tour . Trolleys follow a figure-8 route that divides the route into two halves : you can begin with the east half of the tour , hop off at the Market Square stop ( Stop 4 ) to get lunch and take a cruise , then continue with the west half of your tour .
From $ 29
Fort Henry National Historic Site
From $ 26
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
Fort Henry was built from 1832 to 1837 to replace an existing fortification from the War of 1812 era . Situated atop Point Henry , the Fort protected the naval dockyard at Point Frederick , the entrance of the Rideau Canal and the town of Kingston , which was the major transhipment point along the supply route between Montreal or Ottawa and all points west . Today Fort Henry continues its role as a museum and historic site to residents of Kingston and visitors from all around the world . Once inside the wooden gates , visitors enter the realm of 19th century military life : experience guided tours , scenic views , heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard – a highly disciplined group of university student recruits trained as British soldiers from 1867 .
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours offer the most spectacular views with six unique tours . Feel the excitement as you lift off and fly away on a journey of a lifetime . Become mesmerized by the richness and beauty of the 1000 Islands only seen from the air . Experience a private and intimate setting in the helicopter with personal narration of the region by the pilot . The magnificent sights are a perfect photographic opportunity , so cameras are a must for each flight !
Select between many different tour options : 1000 Islands Tour , Boldt Castle Tour , Two Castle Tour , Kingston Tour , The Ruins Tour or the Works Tour .
From $ 18
From prices for accommodation are ‘ per room ’ and sightseeing are ‘ per person ’.
From $ 99 www . andersonvacations . ca