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1000 Islands Fall Foliage (4 Days/3 Nights)

1000 Islands Fall Foliage

“Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 1000 Islands Fall Foliage package includes:

  • A non-smoking room (on the same level for your easy access)
  • Continental buffet breakfast
  • A meal voucher to a local restaurant (so that you can also experience the town during your stay)
  • A 1000 Islands cruise (Gananoque Boat Line)
  • Admission to the 1000 Islands Tower on Hill Island
  • jones-falls-locks2A visit to Jones Falls Locks
  • A visit to the most interesting Rideau Canal Museum in Smiths Falls
  • and more!

 

 

 

 

Gananoque Boat Line

Are you eager to explore the beauty of 1000 Islands? We have given you the opportunity to do it in style with a cruise that will leave you with plenty of memorable moments. Sit back and relax while enjoying the warm fall colors along the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

 

 

 

 

1000 Islands TowerYou’ll also get the chance to get the best of what the area has to offer. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, The 1000 Islands Tower is a unique tourist attraction, the only one of its kind in the 1000 Islands. The Skydeck will reveal to you the beauty of the area in a way you won’t forget. Running continuously, the elevator takes only 40 seconds to reach the first (glass enclosed) of three observation decks and provide visitors with a spectacular photographic opportunity as they enjoy the panoramic view of the 1000 Islands and St Lawrence River stretched out 130 meters below.

 

 

The rates vary according to dates, room type and package inclusions. Visit our ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM (https://reservations.1000islandtours.com/)to get your rate; or call us Toll Free at 1-800-267-9497 and allow our friendly front desk staff to help you plan your 1000 Islands Getaway!

 

Please Note: there are no double discounts and packages must be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment. Packages are subject to availability of the attraction and hotel. Rates and Packages are subject to change without notice. There are no refunds for unused portions of packages.

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Find your own fall visiting us during one of the most beautiful seasons in 1000 Islands. Book your 1000 Islands Fall Foliage Escape today!

1000 Islands Cruise & Casino

thd_casino“Luck is what happens

when preparation meets opportunity.”

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Are you ready to give your luck a go? We have prepared a surprise for you! Book this package and try your luck at the 1000 Islands OLG Casino – you’ll get the best available casino hotel voucher. And there’s more!

 

Are you eager to explore the beauty of 1000 Islands? We have given you the opportunity to do it in style with a cruise that will leave you with plenty of memorable moments! Here are the options you can choose from:

 

  • Scenic 1 hour cruise (Rockport Boat Line)rockport_boat_line_cruise
  • Scenic 2.5 hour cruise (Gananoque Boat Line)
  • Scenic 3 hour luncheon cruise with live entertainment (Kingston & 1000 Islands Cruises)
  • Castle Luncheon Cruise (Rockport Boat Line) – this one includes admission to Boldt Castle and Singer Castle. Both castles are located in the United States so it is the customers’ responsibility to have the necessary identification (contact customs for details).

 

The 1000 Islands Cruise & Casino package includes:

  • A non-smoking room (on the same level for your easy access)
  • Continental buffet breakfast
  • A meal voucher to a local restaurant (so that you can also experience the town during your stay)
  • 1000 Islands scenic cruise (you can choose from 4 different options)
  • The best available casino hotel voucher

 

The rates vary according to dates, room type and package inclusions. Visit our ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM (https://reservations.1000islandtours.com/)to get your rate; or call us Toll Free at 1-800-267-9497 and allow our friendly front desk staff to help you plan your 1000 Islands Getaway!

 

Please Note: there are no double discounts and packages must be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment. Packages are subject to availability of the attraction and hotel. Rates and Packages are subject to change without notice. There are no refunds for unused portions of packages.

 

Book your 1000 Islands Cruise & Casino package today!

Thousand Islands Bark Bash

logo220Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015 – from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Gananoque Town Park (corner of King Street East and Park Street),

This outdoor summer festival will center on dog-related products and services as well as Rescue Lane, where you will learn about the wonderful, behind-the-scenes work being done for dogs.

 

Admission Details: Admission is free. Don’t forget to bring your dog!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes

Website: www.1000IslandsBarkBash.com
Contact: Bill McCormick
Email:barkbash@live.com
Contact Phone: 613-353-6923

DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER

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July 24 – August 22
Springer Theatre

“Well, this is a very delicate situation…”

Produced in Association with Gateway Theatre, Richmond, BC and Western Canada Theatre, Kamloops, BC
By Marc Camoletti
Adapted by Robin Hawdon

Tuesday to Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8pm
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . 2:30pm
(No Saturday matinee on opening day of shows)

Running Time: approximately 2 hours, 10 minutes including intermission

We’re serving up a generous portion of madcap comedy in DON’T DRESS FOR DINNER, the lightning-speed scrumptious sequel to BOEING BOEING.

Using best friend Robert as an alibi, Bernard plans a perfect romantic weekend with his Parisian mistress while his wife is out of town. But when she hears that Robert is visiting, Bernard’s wife starts making plans for a saucy liaison of her own. A cook named Suzette, a lover named Suzanne and more twists than a corkscrew, this salacious sequel of silly suspicion guarantees a good time! Bon appétit!

“Two of the most rib-tickling hilarious hours I have spent in the theatre…the perfect farce.”
– Chicago Style Magazine

“Pile on the comic chaos!”
– Variety

“Gut-busting! Hilarious!”
– Entertainment Weekly

“A near faultless piece of theatrical invention.”
– The Guardian

 

1000 Islands Pirate Days 2015

pirate-days-captain-jack-sparrow-2Take a step back in time at the Gananoque Pirate Festival. Visit the Pirate Village with live music, tarot card readers, wood carvers, a blacksmith, potters, a tall ship manned with pirates, cannons and guns! KIDS ZONE and of course no Pirate Festival would be complete without the notorious Captain Jack! We would never forget the big kids so come out and test your skills on the tippy ladder, cool off on the giant water slide or listen to great music on the waterfront mainstage.

July 10th – July 12th at Noon – Grog Contest: Visit participating outlets to and be sure to purchase a tasty grog concocted by their devious pirate staff! Be sure to fill out a ballot for your tasty treat and see who will win the Infamous Best Grog Award!

FRIDAY, JULY 10

7:30 pm – Pirate parade (meet at the Gananoque Recreation Centre by 7 pm for line-up)

7:30 pm to 10:30 pm – KIDS ZONE – games, crafts, obstacle course and more

8:15 pm – Hairband doing 70’s funk

9:30 pm – Thriller Canada doing the best of the Jacksons and Michael Jackson

11:00 pm – Village Closes

SATURDAY, JULY 12

10:00 am: Waterfront Family breakfast with Captain Jack

10:30 am to 7 pm – KIDS ZONE

11:00 am – Capt’n Tor and the Naer-Do-Well-Cads on Kid’s Stage

12:30 PM  Dolce Vita

12:30 – 3:00 pm: Kingston Fencing demonstrations.

2:00 PM: Bellyflop Contest

3:00 – Captain Tor and the N’aer De Well Cads

4:30 pm – Dolce Vita

7:00 pm – Pirate Waterfront Dinner with host Captain Jack. Must be 19 or older $35 per person. (For tickets call: 613-381-8427)

8:00 pm – Jolly Rogers doing dance rock.

9:30: Crush doing the best of Bon Jovi

1000 Islands Big Bass Challenge 2015

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July 4th & 5th 2015

A family fun filled weekend with great children’s activities and even greater tournament prizes!

The Big Bass Challenge is a two day event that gives anglers a great opportunity to win cash and other prizes for their big catch, but also provides great family fun on the shores of the Gananoque waterfront at Joel Stone Heritage Park. Registration is required for those participating in the competition: http://bigbasschallengecanada.com/.

On shore at Joel Stone Heritage Park, families can find lots of activities, contests and entertainment for children to take part; making it a great family weekend for fishing enthusiasts of all ages.

Be sure to register for the tournament and come down to enjoy a weekend of fishing and family activities at the beautiful Gananoque waterfront. Check out accommodation packaging and make reservations by visiting http://www.1000islandstourism.com/directory/accommodations/

Blind Date (Firehall Theatre from July 1 – 26)

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“I was thinking, I don’t know…maybe one of you would be my blind date?”

Live theatre doesn’t get any livelier than this!

Mimi has been stood up by her blind date, but why let the night fall to ruin when there are so many handsome audience members?! Each night, she invites a willing gentleman for a spontaneous rendezvous on stage. The result is witty, sexy and different every time!

BLIND DATE is a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants fusion of clown, improvisation, and theatrical experiment that you’ll want to see again and again. After sold out runs in London and New York, we are delighted that Mimi is coming to the Firehall Stage. You will be too!

“Irresistible, cheeky and charming.”
– New York Daily Times

 

Tuesday to Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8pm
Friday and Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2:30pm
(No Saturday matinee on opening day of shows)

Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early for a pre-show mingle with the cast.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes

Cast

Mimi: Christy Bruce

Creative

Creator: Rebecca Northan

Scenographer & Understudy: Lindsay Mullan

Scenographer: Bruce Horak

Stage Manager & Sound Improviser: Jamie Northan

CHRISTY BRUCE (Mimi)
For the Playhouse: Debut.
ElsewhereBlind Date (Charing Cross Theatre, The Cultch, Western Canada Theatre, Hudson Village Theatre); DINK! (The Factory Theatre, NSTF); The Forum (Stratford Festival); Jenny’s House of Joy (Lighthouse Theatre); Panic! (Second City Toronto); Private Lives (Music Box Theatre, NYC).
TV: The Strain, Odd Squad, Orphan Black, Little Mosque on the Prairie.
Other: Christy is an instructor and company member at The Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto.

BRUCE HORAK (Scenographer)
For the Playhouse: Debut.
Elsewhere: This is CANCER, Charlotte’s Web, Legend Has It, The Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood (Alberta Theatre Projects); Assassinating Thomson, Mini Masterpieces, A Christmas Carol, No Tweed Too Tight, Freud VS His Ego, The History of the Future, The Big Rock Show, The Canada Show (Monster Theatre); The Life Game (Truth Be Told Theatre); Evil Dead: The Musical (Ground Zero/Hit and Myth Productions); Fire (Lighthouse Festival Theatre).
Upcoming: Untitled Shakespeare Project (Stratford Festival); Legend Has It (Alberta Theatre Projects).

LINDSAY MULLAN (Scenographer & Understudy)
For the Playhouse: Debut.
ElsewhereThe Best of Second City, Naughty Listers (Second City Toronto); Control (MMMC); Romeo & Juliet (The Shakespeare Company);The Penelopiad (Alberta Theatre Projects); The Marriage of Bette & Boo(MRU).
Film & TVShe Stoops To Conquer, Future Wife, Try It!
Other: Lindsay is an instructor and company member at The Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto.

JAMIE NORTHAN (Stage Manager/Sound Improviser)
For the Playhouse: Blind Date, premier.
Elsewhere: Legend Has It, Possible Worlds (Alberta Theatre Projects); Blind Date ( The Cultch, Citadel Theatre, Manitoba Theatre Centre, The Ordway Theatre, Ars Nova (NYC), Charring Cross Theatre (West End)); North East: The Show (Loose Moose Theatre); Truth Or Dare(Loose Moose Theatre, Edmonton Fringe, Calgary Fringe, Comedy Bar Toronto); Die Nasty(Varscona Theatre)
Upcoming: KILL HARD (Edmonton Fringe); Blind Date (Tarragon Theatre); Legend Has It(Alberta Theatre Projects).
Other: Jamie is an accomplished improviser with over 20 years experience. He also teaches improv and works as an Artist in Residence with Trickster Theatre, in schools around Alberta.

 

REBECCA NORTHAN (Creator)
For the Playhouse: Blind Date, premier.
Elsewhere: Sextet (Tarragon Theatre); One Man Two ‘Guvnors, Christmas Carol, Philidelphia Story (Theatre Calgary); Make Mine Love (Citadel Theatre); Legend Has It, Robin Hood, playRites Festival (Alberta Theatre Projects); Seven Stories, Midsummer Night’s Dream (Canadian Stage); Evil Dead the Musical, The Vagina Monologues, Kung Fu Panties (Ground Zero Theatre); Dear Boss, Side Show of the Damned (Eldritch Theatre).
Upcoming: Blind Date (Tarragon Theatre); An Undiscovered Shakespeare (Stratford Festival).
Other: Currently developing a new “spontaneous theatre” project with the Stratford Festival. An Undiscovered Shakespeare turns one audience member’s life into a Shakespearian adventure this August.

1000 Islands Adventure

1000 Islands Adventure

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 1000 Islands Adventure package includes:

  • A non-smoking room (on the same level for your easy access)
  • Continental buffet breakfast
  • A meal voucher to a local restaurant (so that you can also experience the town during your stay)
  • 2.5 hour 1000 Islands Cruise (Gananoque Boat Line)
  • An exclusive 10 minute helicopter ride (Kouri’s Kopters)

 

Gananoque Boat LineBecome part of the great scenic 2.5 hour 1000 Islands Cruise – sit back, relax and let the Gananoque Boat Line take you on an exciting tour of the world famous 1000 Islands. The 2.5 hour tour is the most comprehensive of all the tour of the 1000 islands. Tour the Canadian and American sides of the river. Travel down the Seaway channel. Pass under both the Canadian and American spans of the 1000 Islands international bridge.

 

 

 

pic1_tour1Take advantage of the bird’s eye view of the 1000 Islands with an exclusive 10 minute helicopter ride supplied by Kouri’s Kopters!

 

 

 

 

 

The rates vary according to dates, room type and package inclusions. Visit our ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM (https://reservations.1000islandtours.com/)to get your rate; or call us Toll Free at 1-800-267-9497 and allow our friendly front desk staff to help you plan your 1000 Islands Getaway!

 

Please Note: there are no double discounts and packages must be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment. Packages are subject to availability of the attraction and hotel. Rates and Packages are subject to change without notice. There are no refunds for unused portions of packages.

 

Book your 1000 Islands Adventure package today!

1000 Islands Family Ribfest 2015

Come and enjoy a great day or stay for the weekend in the heart of the 1000 Islands.  Browse, shop, relax, taste the delicious ribs and discover the sites, legends, and history Gananoque has to offer. See why we call it paradise! This weekend offers something for everyone! Four days of fun for the whole family with music, children’s entertainment, vendors, beer tent, and of course, lots of great ribs and pulled pork to eat! We’ll Be Ribbin’ & Rockin at the 1000 Islands Family Ribfest!

Event Details1000 Islands Family Ribfest

When: June 26, 27, 28, and July 1, 2014

Where: Gananoque Town Park

1000 Island Girls Getaway

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Are you overloaded with work? Are you sick of asking your boyfriend to pick up his socks to the extent that you start shoving them at the foot of the bed just to enjoy his bewildered gaze at the empty floor the next morning?

 

Or perhaps you are married with children and you sometimes feel you just can’t handle another tomorrow full of requests, demands, screams, making dinner and doing the dishes?

 

Do you feel you’ve lost your balance in life?

 

We are here for you.

 

No matter if it is your birthday soon or you just want to get away from it all for a few days, our 1000 Island Girls Getaway package will help you find your better and happier self, so that, when you come back, you will be refreshed and full of new energy to cope with the everyday challenges of your personal and professional life.

 

The package includes:

  • A non-smoking room (on the same level for your easy access)
  • Continental buffet breakfast
  • A meal voucher to a local restaurant (so that you can also experience the town during your stay)
  • A bottle of white wine
  • A $45 spa voucher valid towards a service of your choice

 

Note: If you reserve online, be sure to indicate the service requested as well as the preferred date/time in the comments section. Your spa appointment is not confirmed until you hear back from our Front Desk.

 

You know better than anyone you need some quality time for yourself. You deserve it! Let us pamper you with this flattering girls’ getaway package. Call today to book your 1000 Island Girls Getaway!

For more information:

Colonial Resort & Spa

780 King St. W, Gananoque, ON  K7G 2H5
Toll Free: 800-267-9497
Email: info@1000islandtours.com
Website: www.colonialresort.com