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Ontario / KINGSTON & THE 1000 ISLANDS 117 Boldt Castle, Thousand Islands Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises offers the widest variety of cruise options in the 1000 Islands region. Discover local islands and sights along Kingston's historic waterfront such as Fort Henry, Kingston Penitentiary and the Alexander Henry on board the 90-minute Discovery Cruise. Or cruise the river in style, taking in the majesty of the 1000 Islands on board the triple-deck paddle wheeler on the famous three-hour Heart of the Islands Cruise. Kingston Trolley Tours Kingston Trolley Tours offers hop-on hop-off tours of historic Kingston aboard comfortable trolleys. It’s the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions: tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, stopping at all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum and Queen’s University. Three-hour cruises are also available as Lunch Cruises or Dinner Cruises for the full 1000 Islands Food, Fun and Entertainment Cruises experience. You can hop off at any stop, stay for as long as you like, then hop back on and continue your tour. Trolleys follow a figure-8 route that divides the route into two halves: you can begin with the east half of the tour, hop off at the Market Square stop (Stop 4) to get lunch and take a cruise, then continue with the west half of your tour. From $30 From $280 Thousand Islands National Park of Canada 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours Fort Henry was built from 1832 to 1837 to replace an existing fortification from the War of 1812 era. Situated atop Point Henry, the Fort protected the naval dockyard at Point Frederick, the entrance of the Rideau Canal and the town of Kingston, which was the major transhipment point along the supply route between Montréal or Ottawa and all points west. Today, Fort Henry continues its role as a museum and historic site to residents of Kingston and visitors from all around the world. Once inside the wooden gates, visitors enter the realm of 19th century military life: experience guided tours, scenic views, heart-pounding musical performances and precision military demonstrations by the Fort Henry Guard – a highly disciplined group of university student recruits trained as British soldiers from 1867. 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours offer the most spectacular views with six unique tours. Feel the excitement as you lift off and fly away on a journey of a lifetime. Become mesmerized by the richness and beauty of the 1000 Islands only seen from the air. Experience a private and intimate setting in the helicopter with personal narration of the region by the pilot. The magnificent sights are a perfect photographic opportunity, so cameras are a must for each flight! From $18 From $99 Choose between many different tour options: 1000 Islands Tour, Boldt Castle Tour, Two Castle Tour, Kingston Tour, The Ruins Tour or the Works Tour. From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes. www.andersonvacations.ca