Things To Do: Activities

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1000 Islands Privateers

315-382-5656
Nicole
22 Collier Drive West, Carmel, NY 10512
www.1000islandsprivateers.net

The Federal Hockey League announced its newest professional hockey team members…the 1000 Islands Privateers who will make their home base in Alex Bay.  Their 30 home games will be held at the Bonnie Castle Recreation Center beginning in October 2010

For more information or tickets, contact 1000 Islands privateers at 22 Collier Drive W, Carmel, NY  10512 or via phone at 315-382-5656

1000 ISLANDS SKYDECK & GIFT SHOP

613-659-2335
Hill Island, Lansdowne, Ontario, Canada K0E1L0
www.1000islandsskydeck.com

The elevator, running continuously, takes 40 seconds to reach the first of 3 observation decks (one enclosed) which offers a spectacular view of the 1000 Islands  130 meters or 400 feet above the St. Lawrence River.  Between September and October, experience the breathtaking panoramic view of the 1000 Islands in its fall foliage.

AKWESASNE CASINO

877-992-2746
873 NYS Route 37, Hogansburg
www.mohawkcasino.com

Come Play!  Slots, Table Games, Native Harvest Restaurant, Sticks Sports Bar & Restaurant.  Just Around the corner…Cascades on the Rocks Bar.

ALEX BAY 500 GO CARTS

315-482-2021
NYS Rte 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Mile Long Track

ALEX BAY DRIVE-IN THEATER

315-482-3874
Rte. 26 (just outside of the Village)

ALEX BAY MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE

315-482-2127
Old Goose Bay Rd & Walton Street

ANTIQUE BOAT AMERICA/ANTIQUE BOAT TOURS

315-482-2500 or 315-783-6100 or 315-783-3875
41444 NYS Rte 12, Clayton, NY 13624
www.antiqueboattours.com

Antique Boat Tours.com offers a broad range of personalized luxury excursions throughout the magnificent 1000 Islands whatever the occasion we have the perfect cruise to celebrate in style and elegance.  We cruise the 1000 Islands aboard our stunning 42′ one-of-a-kind custom built mahogany runabout called “PARDON ME TOO”.  We cater to any type of cruise including weddings, private parties, scenic cruises, cocktail cruises, scenic tours, marriage proposals as well as corporate events.

ANTIQUE BOAT MUSEUM

315-686-4104
750 Mary St., Clayton, NY 13624
www.abm.org

America’s premier fresh water antique boats, including an historic 106′ houseboat fully furnished.  Here you can stroll amidst a priceless collection of over 100 antique boats.  Speedboat rides available every hour in a triple cockpit turnabout ($20 per person).  Museum adult admission is $12.  Special rates and free guide for advanced group bookings.

BOLDT CASTLE

315-482-9724, 800-847-5263
Heart Island, Thousand Islands

BONNIE CASTLE RECREATION CENTER

315-482-5122     (NHL size hockey arena)
NYS Rte. 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

BICYCLE RENTALS

Riverbay Adventure Inn
315-759-8174 or 800-480-9742

CHAMPAGNE BALLOON ADVENTURES

315-482-9356
27 James St.
www.balloonadventures.com

CLAYTON ISLAND TOURS

315-686-4217
Riverside Drive, Clayton, NY 13624

Clayton Island Tours offer a variety of tours daily for your enjoyment and education.They offer an Ecology, Habitat and Birdwatching tour that takes approximately 3 hours, Boldt Castle Tours (3 hours), Two Nation Tour (2 hours), Twilight Birdwatching Tour (1.5 hours)

For pricing and times, please contact the Clayton Island Tours at 315-686-4820

CLAYTON MARINA (boat rentals)

315-686-3378
50 State St; Clayton, NY

CORNWALL BROTHERS STORE

315-482-4586
Market St.

COYOTE MOON VINEYARDS

315-686-5600
17371 Cty Rt 3; East Line Rd; Clayton, NY
www.coyotemoonvineyards.com

Coyote Moon Vineyards is owned and operated by the Randazzo family of Clayton, NY.  They are the largest vineyard in Jefferson County growing Cold Hardy  Grape varieties.  They also havce a winery on site which produces high quality wines ranging from dry to sweet.  Coyote Moon Vineyards strives for customers to experience “Excitement, Romance, and Award  Winning Wine”.  They are open year round except for Christmas Day

FINGER LAKES SCUBA

315-252-8683 800-764-3483
Henry MacDonald
11 Dill St., Auburn, NY 13021
www.fingerlakesscuba.com

Finger Lakes Scuba is a full service dive and snorkkeling retail facility offering all levels of Scuba training, a local dive charter service and world-wide dive travel for groups or individuals. From May to October, we provide diving opportunities from Ledges Resort & Marina in Alex Bay on the Dive Deck II, a 26 ft. Penn Yan boat, offering licensed Dive Charters on the St. Lawrence River and from Auburn, the Dive Deck, a 24 ft Pontoon boat on the Finger Lakes

HOUSEBOAT HOLIDAYS (boat rentals)

613-382-2842
Gananoque, Ontario…Canada

HUNT’S DIVE SHOP

315-686-1070, 315-788-2075
40782 NYS Rte. 12, Clayton

KAYAK RENTALS

Riverbay Adventure Inn
315-759-8174 or 800-480-9742

MARY COMPEAU STUDIOS

315-482-4105
46518 Co. Rt 1; Alexandria Bay, NY
www.marycompeaustudios.com

MAZELAND

315-482-2186
NYS Rte 12, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

MINNA ANTHONY COMMON NATURE CENTER

315-482-2479      (hiking trails)
Wellesley Island, Wellesley Island, NY

NORTH ANDOVER FLIGHT ACADEMY

315-482-3800
John McGroerty
Maxon Airfield; 23820 NYS Rte 26, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
www.northandoverflightacademy.com

Helicopter flight instruction, Helicopter maintenance, and Flight Services at Maxon Field.

O’BRIEN’S BOAT RENTALS

315-482-9548
51 Walton St; Alexandria Bay, NY

SCENIC VIEW PARK

Sisson St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Offers landlubbers a thoroughly enjoyable day on the St. Lawrence River.  There is a sandy beach with lifeguard on duty; playground for the kids; acres of picnic areas; barbecue grills, and a covered pavilion.  Take a walk across the mini version of the TI Bridge to Casino Island where you can spend the day watching the freighters go by.

SCHERMERHORN HARBOR (boat rentals)

315-324-5966
71 Schermerhorn Landing Rd; Hammond, NY

SCUBA PARK

Sisson St., Alexandria Bay, NY, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

The new divers’ pavilion provides a parking area and on site Air & Nitrox; making it easy to access the Islander lying less than 100 feet from shore in about 40 feet of water.  The St. Lawrence River is a diver’s paradise with water temerature at 75 degrees at 100 feet down and clairty at 50 feet.

SINGER CASTLE DARK ISLAND

315-324-3275, 877-327-5475
P.O. Box 59, Chippewa Bay, NY 13623
www.singercastle.com

ST. LAWRENCE GALLERIES

315-482-2833
47382 Dingman Point Rd., Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
www.michaelringer.com

Features original paintings, bronze sculpture, limited edition prints, books, and complete framing shop.  St. Lawrence River & Adirondack art by regional artist Michael Ringer.

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD RENTAL

River Bay Adventure Inn
315-759-8174 or 800-480-9742

THOUSAND ISLANDS ARTS CENTER, HOME OF THE HANDWEAVING MUSEUM

315-686-4123
314 John St., Clayton, NY 13624
www.tiartscenter.org

The TI Arts Center provides inspiration and education to a broad public in the visual arts and traditional handcrafts.  This is accomplished through art shows, exhibits, sales, studio-based instruction, conferences, and an internationally known museum collection that is preserved as a resource for artists. scholars. students and visitors.

THOUSAND ISLANDS COUNTRY CLUB

315-482-9454 – 800-928 TICC(8422)
21496 Clubhouse Dr., Wellesley Island, NY 13640
www.ticountryclub.com

36 Holes of Golf freaturing Seth Raynor design Par 71 Old Course and a golfer-friendly Par 70 Lake Course.  Also featuring Hackers Pub & Grill for lunch & dinner; Island Roadhouse banquet facility for weddings, meetings, and private parties; 20 Villa/Suite units for overnight stays and golf packages; 100 slip Marina offering seasonal and daily/weekly transient dockage; and a 10 acre Golf Academy practive facility for individual & group lessions with PGA Professionals.

THOUSAND ISLANDS MUSEUM

315-686-5794
312 James St., Clayton, NY 13624

THOUSAND ISLANDS PERFORMING ARTS

315-686-1037
Clayton, NY  13626

THOUSAND ISLANDS WINERY

315-482-9306
43298 Seaway Ave., Ste. 1, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
www.thousandislandswinery.com

The Thousand Islands Winery is located in the Heart of the Thousand Islands Region and is the most northern farm winery in New York State.  The Thousand Islands Winery is located on a historic 28 acre farm.  The farm was established in 1881 and the Winery began its operations in 2003.  Come to the Winery to experience our world class wines and North Country hospitality.  Free wine tastings and winery tours are offered every day year round.  Our location can also be utilized for private events such as weddings, receptions, and business meetings.

TOWN OF ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL ARENA

315-482-9360 or 315-771-3045
Tracey McIntosh
Bolton Avenue, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

Book your ice time now at the Town of Alexandria Municipal Arena.  Cost is $70 per hour for community members or $90 per hour for out of town guests.  For more information or to book and ice time, call Tracey at 315-482-9360 or via cell 315-771-3045.

UNCLE SAM BOAT TOURS

315-482-2611, 877 ALEX BAY (253-9229)
45 James St., Alexandria Bay, NY 13624
www.usboattours.com

Uncle Sam Boat Tours operates the largest fleet of sightseeing cruise boats in the 1000 Islands which allows us to offer the widest variety of tours.  Owned and operated by the Thomson family since 1926, the boat line has proudly and safely cruised the St. Lawrence River for 83 consecutive years.  Offering regularly scheduled 10 minute shuttles to Boldt Castle on Heart Island; 1 hour Millionaire’s Row Tour; 1 hour Twilight Crruise; 2-1/4 hour Two Nation Cruise; 2-14 hour Luncheon Cruise; 2-1/2 hour Dinner Cruise; 3-1/2 hour Single Castle Tour as well as private charters for special events.  All tours (except the dinner cruise) are narrated by rpofessional guides and all day-time tours stop at Boldt Castle on Heart Island at the end of their trips.  It’s not just a boat cruise, it’s FUN!