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Gananoque, Ontario

Gananoque is a town in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville of Ontario, Canada. The town had a population of 5,383 year-round residents in the 2021 Canadian Census, as well as summer residents sometimes referred to as "Islanders" because of the Thousand Islands in the St.

Type CityPopulation 5,383

Why go

  • Town in Ontario, Canada.
  • Served by Gananoque Airport.

History

Gananoque is a town in the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville of Ontario, Canada. The town had a population of 5,383 year-round residents in the 2021 Canadian Census, as well as summer residents sometimes referred to as "Islanders" because of the Thousand Islands in the St. Lawrence River, Gananoque's most important tourist attraction. The Gananoque River flows through the town and the St. Lawrence River serves as the southern boundary of the town.

Where to stay

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351 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Leeds and Thousand Islands, ON K0E 1L0, Canada · horseblockpoint.com
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112 First St, Gananoque, ON K7G 2J1, Canada · pangeahouse.ca
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465 Stone St S, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A6, Canada · seawaymanor.com
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490 Stone St S Main floor, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A4, Canada · stonewaterbnb.com
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75 King St W, Gananoque, ON K7G 2G2, Canada · chryslerhouse.ca
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135 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Gananoque, ON K7G 0A4, Canada · harmerscottages1000islands.com
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255 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0, Canada · riverview-bb.com
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250 King St W, Gananoque, ON K7G 2G6, Canada · woodviewinn.com
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130 King St W, Gananoque, ON K7G 2G4, Canada · innca.cfd
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90 Stone St S, Gananoque, ON K7G 1Z8, Canada · trinityinn.com
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25 River Rd, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0, Canada · mistyisles.ca
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409 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0, Canada · glenhouseresort.com
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382 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0, Canada · cosmocamping.com
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785 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H4, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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846 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H3, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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650 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H3, Canada · rivierainnandsuites.ca
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379 County Highway 2, Gananoque, ON K7G 2V4, Canada · hilton.com
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4607 Kingston 2, Gananoque, ON K7G 2V5, Canada · 1000islandscottages.com
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715 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H4, Canada · wyndhamhotels.com
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555 King St E, Gananoque, ON K7G 1H1, Canada · imperialinngananoque.com
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22 Main St, Gananoque, ON K7G 2L7, Canada · choicehotels.com
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22 Church St, Gananoque, ON K7G 2M8, Canada
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385 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0, Canada
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819 King St W, Gananoque, ON K7G 2H6, Canada
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Restaurants & places to go

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Airports

Watertown International Airport (ART) 40 km to the centre
Watertown, NY, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Chicago, Philadelphia (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Kingston Airport (YGK) 36 km to the centre
1114 Len Birchall Way, Kingston, ON K7M 9A1 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Air Canada) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Toronto (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Air Canada AC (BEH) · 1 route: Toronto*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Maxson Airfield (AXB) 21 km to the centre
Alexandria Bay, NY, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
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Gananoque Airport 9.9 km to the centre
Gananoque, ON, CA
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 4 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 4.3 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 15 km from the centre
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Howe Islander Dock – Township (Foot) Ferry
Ferry route · Township of Frontenac Islands
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Township: Howe Island -> Mainland
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Township: Mainland -> Howe Island
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gananoque Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Howe Islander Dock – Township (Foot) Ferry, Township: Howe Island -> Mainland, Township: Mainland -> Howe Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Gananoque, Ontario. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences