Announcement #2
Guided Kayak Experiences
Guided Half-day Tours
Experience the 1000 Islands up close! Even if you only have a short-time, our half-day guided tours, including our Sunset tours, highlight the beauty of the islands. The tours are beginner-friendly and our guides are nationally certified. No experience is necessary.
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Guided Full-day Tours
An unforgettable 1000 Islands experience! Excited about getting out on the river for a beautiful day of paddling? Bring your lunch and we'll take care of everything else. Our trips are beginner-friendly with all equipment included and friendly, certified guides.
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Guided Camping Tours
A fantastic paddling escape!
Paddling the 1000 Islands is our specialty and we can’t wait for you to wander deep into the secret paddling treasures in the Thousands Islands National Park.
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Explore the islands on your own!
Our rental packages are designed to fully outfit you for an enjoyable day or weekend on the water. Everything from the coast guard required equipment, detailed maps, recommended routes, emergency contact information, national park beaching permits and high end touring kayaks are included and waiting for you at the launch site.
Power Boat Services
Boat Shuttle Service
Whether you want to spend a weekend camping with family on one of the National Park Islands, or you simply want to enjoy a picnic on one of the nearby islands — we can transport you to and from your destination.
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Sightseeing Boat Tours
Our experienced guides will take you and up to 5 family members or friends, to see the hidden treasures in the 1000 Islands - places the larger tour boats cannot reach!
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From corporate team building and guided camping experiences to our half and full day guided tours we offer group kayaking experiences you won’t soon forget.
Kayaking Courses
Basic Kayaking Skills Course
This introductory to kayaking course is designed to help new paddlers learn the essential skills to start paddling independently.
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Certification – Level 1 Skills
This two-day course covers a significant amount of knowledge and skills to improve the navigation and paddling skills of both beginner and intermediate paddlers.
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Certification – Level 2 Skills
This five-day course teaches skills such as a strong forward stroke, effective bracing, maneuvering in waves and currents, advanced rescues, rolling, and towing.
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One of the most rewarding ways to experience the 1000 Islands!
1000 Islands Kayaking is excited to provide you with nationally certified guides for our kayaking programs, from day tours to camping to skills courses.
Our Gananoque location is only minutes off Hwy 401 and is centrally located between Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. Our kayak tours are ideal for a quick get-away. You’ll start enjoying the river in no time!
Contact us:
110 Kate Street • Gananoque, ON • kayaking@1000ikc.com • 613-463-9564
Hours of Operation: We are open May 11 through October 14, 2024. We are open 7 days a week from 9am – 5pm. Book early online to ensure availability.
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Accommodations in the Area
Inns, Motels, B&Bs, and camping in the 1000 Islands area
Kayaks For Sale
Free 20-minute test paddle before buying or 20% off full-day or half-day rental rate.
Parking at 1000 Islands Kayaking
Please note: we DO NOT have parking specific to our facility.