The Thousand Islands | Beautiful Islands in Canada

The Thousands Islands are a network of in fact nearly 1,800 islands that span the American-Canadian border in the Saint Lawrence River. Some, like Wolfe Island, the largest at 124 sq km, have significant year-round populations, while others are merely rocky outcrops visited by migrating birds. The whole area is enormously popular as a holiday destination, particularly for sailing - so much so that it's sometimes called the 'fresh water boating capital of the world'.
Around twenty of these islands from the Saint Lawrence Islands National Park, the smallest of Canada's national parks. Te Thousands Islands Frontenac Arch region was designated a Word Biosphere Reverse by UNESCO in 2002. The US islands include numerous New York State parks, most notably Robert Moses State Park.
The area is frequently traversed by large freighters on their way into and about the Great Lakes shipping lanes, but is so dotted with barely concealed rocks that local navigators are hired to help the vessels travel through the hazardous waterway. Because of this it is unwise to travel the waters at nigh, except in the main channels and with good charts. It's a popular place for experienced divers as the waters are mostly so clear and the sea bed is littered with many shipwrecks for them to explore.
The area has long been popular with wealthy up state New Yorkers and many of the islands are privately owned. A plethora of 'No Landing' signs reminds potential visitors that they can look but no touch, so perhaps the best way to enjoy the area is from a boat.