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.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERD, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Philadelphia*
- US Airways US (ERD, CRJ) · 2 routes: Chicago, Philadelphia*
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.
✈ 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.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
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.