Forged over thousands of years of glacial activity, the 1000 Islands are among nature’s most marvelous jewels. Straddling the border of Canada and the Northeastern United States in the Saint Lawrence ...

The 1000 Islands are a wonderful place to explore in the summer if you are seeking outdoor experiences and adventure. Located on the St. Lawrence River between Ontario and New York State, the 1000 ...

Boldt Castle, a Gilded Age summer home on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands area, is accessible via a shuttle boat. Alamy Stock Photo You don’t have to fly to the Caribbean to go island hopping.

The roughly 50-mile stretch of the island-laden St. Lawrence River that constitutes the U.S.-Canadian border beginning at the eastern end of Lake Ontario had been “known” for centuries. First, it was ...

Opt for a more manual mode of transport on water and you’ll discover shallow reefs, mangrove forests and mesmerising sea life. Unlike mountain biking, long-distance hiking and other adventure sports, ...

In this series, I’ll introduce one fabulous destination and show you where to stay, savor and play on two different budgets.