How far is Thousand Islands from Toronto?
The Thousand Islands are a chain of islands that straddle the U.S.-Canada border in the Saint Lawrence River as it emerges from the northeast corner of Lake Ontario. The islands stretch for about 50 miles (80 km) downstream from Kingston, Ontario. The Canadian islands are in the province of Ontario. The U.S. islands are in the state of New York. The islands, which number 1,865 in all, range in size from over 100 km² to smaller islands occupied by a single tree or shrub. The area is very popular among holiday makers, espically the boaters, and is often referred to as the ‘fresh water boating capital of the world.’ Boldt Castle, on Heart Island which is slowly being restored – was once considered for a summer home for the President of the United States. The water is so clear in some areas, that a rocky bottom can be observed in 80 feet (24 m) of water. The area features several shipwrecks and is a great place for diving. Around twenty of these islands form the St. Lawrence Islands Nation
