Discovering the Thousand Islands

A new book by Don Ross

 

Where to find Discovering the Thousand Islands

Toronto, Ont.:

The Nautical Mind Bookstore, 249 Queen's Quay West., 416-203-1163

BUY ONLINE via a search for "Thousand Islands" at:

http://www.nauticalmind.com

Brockville, Ont. and area:

Leeds County Books, 71 King St. W., 613-342-5728

Gananoque, Ont. and area:

Leeds County Books, Heritage Village, 613-382-8146

Kingston, Ont. and area:

A Novel Idea, 156 Princess St., 315-546-9799

Indigo, 259 Princess St., 613-546-7650

Fort Henry Book Store

Ottawa, Ont. and area:

Nicholas Hoare, 419 Sussex., 613-562-2665

A World of Maps and Travel Books, 1235 Wellington St.,

613-724-6776

Alexandria Bay, N.Y. and area:

Treasure Island Jewelry and Finery, 13 James St., 315-482-2294

Clayton, N.Y. and area:

Antique Boat Museum, 750 Mary St., 315-686-4104

Corbin River Heritage, 534 Riverside Dr., 315-686-2275

Captain Spicer's Gallery, Harbourview Dr., 315-686-3419

Morrisburg, Ont.:

Upper Canada Village Bookstore
More locations coming soon!
This page last updated on January 23, 2007.
This comprehensive new book includes more than 100 beautiful colour photos and fascinating stories of the history, ecology and landscapes of the 1000 Islands region. You'll find information on popular sites to visit, such as Boldt Castle, Jorstadt Castle on Dark Island, the 1000 Islands Bridge, National Park islands, Thousand Island Park and the communities of Alexandria Bay, Clayton, Gananoque, Brockville, Kingston and more. It's an excellent guide to the region while you plan your visit to the area, to help get more out of your visit while you're here and to bring back memories and of the area's beauty for years to come.

As paradoxical as it may seem, the Thousand Islands is one of the best known but least discovered landscapes on the planet. Certainly its tranquil beauty is world renowned, a “must-see” place for travellers over the last two centuries. But its beauty is more than skin deep—the Thousand Islands has a remarkably complex history, ecology and culture. Here is the ancient backbone of North America, pushing through the broad eastern lowlands of the continent, creating an ecological and historical crossroads. Discovering the Thousand Islands explores this crossroads, weaving together the story of this land and its people. The book takes fascinating asides, spinning tales for even deeper insights into this wonderful place. As well, it applauds the UNESCO designation of the Thousand Islands-Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, now just the 12th such distinguished and celebrated landscape in Canada.

For more information about the book and where to purchase it, e-mail the author at info@discovering1000islands.net