Where Is Gananoque??

Gananoque - Gateway to the Thousand Islands

In the Heart of the Canadian 1000 Islands.
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada

STAY – in one the Gananoque & Thousand Islands areas many Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels & Motels, Cottages, and Campgrounds.

EAT – at one of the local restaurants, from fast food & casual dining to five-star gourmet menus.

DO – visitors can enjoy any number of activites such as boating, kayaking, hiking, fishing, golf, skydiving, live theatre, live music, shopping, swimming, 1000 Islands cruises, Casino,

Gananoque, with its many attractions – stunning 18th century historical buildings, museums, hospitality, professional live theatre, and accomodations is located just off Highway 401, on the Gananoque exit,  midway between Toronto and Montreal, and close to the Thousand Islands Bridge to the US.
The ideal location for your next holiday vacation is Gananoque, Gateway to the Thousand Islands, located in Ontario,  in Canada’s beautiful 1000 Islands.

Jammin’ in the Islands 2010

It’s back, bigger and better, the 2nd Jammin In the Islands live music festival at venues throughout Gananoque & 1000 Islands. October 15, 16, 17 2010.

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More details coming soon at jamminintheislands.com

Classical Music Series with Eric Friesen

TUESDAYS IN STUDIO S WITH  ERIC FRIESEN.

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Classical Music, Studio S, 1000 Islands Playhouse Gananoque

Internationally renowned Classical music writer and broadcaster Eric Friesen is host to great musicians from around the world in this groundbreaking new Classical music series at the Thousand Islands Playhouse.  This Tuesday evening series will feature noted CBC radio personality Eric Friesen in conversation with great musicians followed by a first rate concert, all in the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the Springer Theatre at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque.  Just picture yourself with a glass of local summer wine, listening to your favourite music, as the sun goes down over the St Lawrence River.
It doesn’t get better than this!

Gilles Vonsattel 1000 Islands Playhouse Gananoque
August 31 – 8pm

Swiss-born pianist Gilles Vonsattel, winner of the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation’s 2002 International Piano Competition, made his Lincoln Center debut that year at Alice Tully Hall, and has appeared as a soloist with the Utah Symphony, Naples Philharmonic, the Grand Rapids Symphony, the National Symphony of Ireland, the Boston Pops, and the Orchestre de Chambre de Genève. With repertoire that ranges from Bach’s Art of the Fugue to Xenakis, Mr. Vonsattel is an artist of uncommon breadth equally at home in solo and chamber music

Tickets & Info – www.1000islandsplayhouse.com

Fish fry at Playhouse

Tonight,  Friday 6th August,  on the deck at Springer theatre 1000 islands playhouse.

$20 ticket ( I know it’s  good fish but a bit pricey maybe for a fish/chips buffet?) and no kid pricing,  so not really a good start to the Family Friendly Up The Creek festival ??

Grand Opening of new Gananoque Skate Park

The grand opening for the new Gananoque skate park is scheduled for  Saturday, August 7th at the new facility beside the tennis courts near the recreation centre.skatepark gananoque 1000 Islands skateboarding

The opening ceremonies and ribbon cutting will begin at 1:00pm. Master of Ceremonies for the event is Karl Harries who will welcome local dignitaries, Gananoque Mayor, jim Garrah, Leeds Grenville MPP Steve Clark, Dixie O’Rellly from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and Susan Fournier from the 1000 Island Community Development Corporation.

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Master Harold & The Boys

neil d (@ingananoque) has shared a Tweet with you: ingananoque: RT @TIPlayhouse: Here’s a brief article on Master Harold & the boys by Ron Zajac of the Brockville Recorder & Times….HERE

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1000 Islands Family Boating Extravaganza

1000 Islands Gananoque – August 27-29

The most spectacular boating event of the year combined with a boat show in 1000 Islands Gananoque, ON – August 27-29
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A fun filled weekend that includes the Poker Run Rendezvous and Shoot-Outs plus boat handling contests, safety clinics, truck demos, boat demos and live entertainment for 3 days in August. This event is  open to the public to attend for FREE.

Special Charity Engine Manufacturers SHOOT-OUT for 9.9 HP.
See Evinrude, Honda, Nissan, Mercury, Suzuki, Tohatsu and Yamaha compete for gold.

SHOOT-OUT CATEGORIES
Pontoon, Inflatables, Bass Boat, PWCs, Centre Consoles, Cruisers. and Runabouts, All entries will receive a Powerboating Official Speed document and photograph.

More info and registration forms at PowerBoating Canada magazine

Ghosts and Legends of Gananoque

Haunted Walks Inc. is now offering a new tour in Gananoque, Ontario that will explore ghost stories and legends from this historic town and the surrounding 1000 Islands. walking tour features stories of ghost ships, pirate raids and the mysterious fate of Gananoque's founder

This 90 minute walking tour features stories of ghost ships, pirate raids and the mysterious fate of Gananoque’s founder. It is certain to entertain and delight groups of all ages!

Ghosts and Legends of Gananoque runs from July 1st until September 4th on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:00pm departing from the Visitor Information Centre at 10 King Street East.  Tickets can be purchased online or at the Visitor Information Centre.

Please note that from July 12 – July 17, Pirate Days in Gananoque and the 1000 Islands, the Ghosts and Legends of Gananoque tour will run nightly.

For Information: (613) 549-6366
www.hauntedwalk.com

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