Paddling Guide: Thousand Islands

Forming the border between Ontario, Canada and New York, USA, the Thousand Islands is one of the best freshwater kayak touring or sea kayaking destinations in North America. It boasts over a thousand islands, shipwrecks, wildlife, and park land for multi-day kayak trips. Servicing the Thousand Islands from the Ontario side, you'll find the Thousand Island Kayak Company, which information, kayak rentals, or fully guided kayaking trips in the area. Not surprisingly, nobody knows the Thousand Island waters better than Thousand Island Kayak Company owner Scott Ewart. In this video, Scott gives a rundown on everything you need to know to have a great paddling trip to the Thousand Islands region. 01:00​ – About the Thousand Islands 01:20 – Unique Features 0​2:21 – Type of Paddlecraft 03:16​ – Experience Needed 03:55​ – Overnight Trips 05:00 – Recommended Routes 05:34 – Hazards & Dangers 07:39 – Rules & Regulations 08:19 – Fishing 08:40 – Places to Stay 09:05 – Places to Eat 09:31 – Rental Gear 10:36 – More Information MORE INFORMATION: Thousand Islands Kayaking: https://www.1000islandskayaking.com Take a free online safety course for canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddling (SUP), brought to you by the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast Guard: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/