If you’re looking for a place with lots to do, this spot’s got thousands. Islands, that is. Situated in the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands straddle the United States-Canada border and are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on conservation and sustainability. To be considered an island, there are two main requirements — it ...

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 ...

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

Visit the only-accessible-by-water Boldt Castle, a 129-room manse inspired by the palaces along the Rhine River in Germany. Hitch a ride with a tour operator like Uncle Sam Boat Tours (tickets $9.50), ...

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 ...

The Thousand Islands, a dramatic glacier-etched archipelago in the St. Lawrence River that straddles the maritime border between the United States and Ontario, Canada, was a favorite summer playground ...

Living on this side of the Atlantic, the Old World romance that comes with exploring a castle can feel eons away. But with City Cruises Gananoque, anyone can experience an escape to that sort of ...