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You Can Paddle Past A Shipwreck & Tall Cliffs At This Turquoise Water Paradise In Ontario

It feels like an adventure in Mexico. 😍

Staff Writer

Did you know Ontario's 1000 Islands is a stunning turquoise water paradise that makes for a dreamy kayaking adventure?

Even if you've never paddled in your life, you can still book a guided half-day tour with 1000 Islands Kayaking which departs from the Gananoque Marina.

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You'll get to visit the stunning rock cliffs at Half Moon Bay, journey near 35 islands which are a mix of national parks and privately owned properties.

But one of the most spectacular sights is a sunken schooner that is viewable below the waves; there is no need to scuba dive to see the boat used to transport coal in the 1800s.

If you want to try it for yourself, the tour runs from May till October, or you can rent a kayak for three hours and go on a self-guided trip.

1000 Islands Kayaking

Price: $75+ for a guided tour or $55+ for a 3-hour kayak rental

When: From Saturday, May 22 until October

Address: 110 Kate St., Gananoque, ON

Why You Need To Go: New for this year, you can also get on the water at sunset to see the magical cotton candy colour sky reflected in the water.

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Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.

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  • Stephanie White was an Ottawa-based Associate Editor for Narcity Canada. She has been writing mouthwatering food and wanderlust-inspiring articles for Canadians since 2012. She has a B.A. and B.Ed. from Ottawa University. When she isn't writing, you can find her travelling the globe and trying new restaurants. Stephanie has previously been published on Insider, Flight Network, Apartment Therapy, Faces Magazine, Daily Hive, Dished and The Spruce.

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