A quaint Ontario town, Gananoque offers its visitors a welcome change of pace. From its five star restaurants, convenient lodging, and unique shopping opportunities, to its daily excursions on the St. Lawrence River to view the 1000 Islands, Gananoque offers all those who pass through its gates an experience which makes the town a destination like no other.

Conveniently located adjacent to Hwy 401, and on the north shore of the St Lawrence River, Gananoque is the entry point to the picturesque 1000 Islands.

Gananoque, pronounced GAN-AN-OCK-WEE, was first identified in 1686 on Deshaise's chart of the St. Lawrence as Gananocouy. The town itself was founded by Col. Joel Stone, one of the many United Empire Loyalists who relocated to Upper Canada following the American Revolution.

Today, the Town of Gananoque offers an enviable quality of life for all. We welcome those who plan to visit, and those who plan to come to stay, to sample what Gananoque has to offer. Welcome to the Canadian Gateway to the 1000 Islands!