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Glide past fairytale castles and tiny international bridges on a private day trip from Toronto to the Thousand Islands. This tour pairs a skip-the-line Ivy Lea cruise with stops in Kingston and local highlights like the Big Apple bakery.
Glide past fairytale castles and tiny international bridges on a private day trip from Toronto to the Thousand Islands. This tour pairs a skip-the-line Ivy Lea cruise with stops in Kingston and local highlights like the Big Apple bakery.
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Operated by Zoom Tours Inc · Kingston, Ontario
You step out of the air-conditioned vehicle onto a wind-swept dock and the St. Lawrence River immediately asserts itself — current tugging at the boat and gulls arguing overhead. The one-hour castle cruise from Ivy Lea threads between rocky islets, past lighthouses and the ivy-covered masonry of mansion islands; water dares you to slow down and look closer.
easy.
9–10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks and standing on deck.
The included sightseeing cruise is approximately one hour, with narrated commentary in English and French.
Yes — private transportation from Toronto to the Ivy Lea cruise terminal and back is included in the tour.
The tour notes wheelchair and stroller accessibility at many points, but boarding stairs can vary by vessel; notify the operator in advance for arrangements.
Bottled water is provided; a licensed bar may operate on the cruise and there are cafes and bakeries during the Kingston stop.
The Thousand Islands were shaped by glacial activity and later became a Gilded Age retreat for wealthy American families; many stone mansions and lighthouses date to the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Boat traffic and shoreline development affect fragile island ecosystems; choose operators that follow no-wake zones and respect private properties to minimize disturbance.
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