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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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RAT wrote:Actually Fred .... its a bit more than that, be better to find a spot in Gananoque ....

The campground is east of Gananoque about 10-12 klicks, almost to Ivy Lea.
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Oops, perhaps used the wrong Koa in my search. Need to revisit that one.
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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There's a link in the post with the list of folks, I'll move it up....

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Re: NEW NEWS .... 2017 NGW Canadian Ride Shaping Up .... 1000 Islands in September

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OK .... starting a list of those coming .... let me know if I've missed anyone .... this will help with planning a place to stay and eat and such .... I'll update as info comes in

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LINK TO 1000 ISLANDS KOA (talk to DAVE) http://koa.com/campgrounds/ivy-lea/

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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Looks like I booked close to the 1000 Islands Kingston KOA by mistake. My bad.
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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So... can someone make a decision or suggest regarding where to stay for those who are not camping? I'm confused.. confused22
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Ganaogue has a good selection .... you and Fred could maybe pick one? I think everyone else is staying in Cabins at the 1000 Islands KOA .... just to mantain a level of confusion .... I don't think anyone is camping

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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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BlueThunder wrote:So... can someone make a decision or suggest regarding where to stay for those who are not camping? I'm confused.. confused22
Me too..... Where is there a good motel or hotel? I am bringing someone and don't want to have to rent a cabin for 4,
with no bathroom or linens.

So put me down for two.

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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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I'm glad that I'm not the only one confused! Thanks Gord for the clarification regarding "camping".
Ok, I'll take the bull by the horns. I will call a couple of motels in the area for rates and availability. I'll post on Monday.
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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I booked the Howard Johnsons in Gananoque. About 12 Klicks from the Koa. Lots of other choices is Gananoque. Since my room in Kingston was not able to be canceled, I made sure Gananoque was possible to cancel. At the moment my Kingston room at the Quality Inn is a loss.
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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BlueThunder wrote:I'm glad that I'm not the only one confused! Thanks Gord for the clarification regarding "camping".
Ok, I'll take the bull by the horns. I will call a couple of motels in the area for rates and availability. I'll post on Monday.
Brian, Check this one. Very close to the Ivy Lea KOA.
I've booked a room there, through booking.com. (with free reservation cancellation)

Capricorn Motel Royale 1000 Islands
108 Ivy Lea Road, K0E 1L0 Lansdowne, Canada
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Capricorn looks pretty good. Depending on the group, may move to that one.
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Ok folks - here's a rundown of the two cruises being offered- If you're here for two days and up for it you can do both, or one, or none.

Also I have listed some attractions etc.

If you want fancy hotels Gananoque is the place to stay - Holiday inn and Suites, Comfort Inn, Quality Inn and Suites etc.

Capricorn Motel in Ivy Lea is cheapest.

Pecks Marina next

Any questions, ask here or PM me.

So here we go

There are two tours

Byways and Waterways Tour

Cruise historic and scenic Eastern Ontario byways starting at Gananoque and visit Jones Falls on the Historic Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cruise beside the majestic St. Lawrence River and Seaway – Highway H20. Eat lunch beside the Port of Johnston near the Johnstown Bridge to the US. Photo stops at the Battle of the Windmill site and Fort Wellington. Cruise through downtown Brockville and the 1000 Islands Parkway.

Forts and Ferries Tour (Passport required, Bridge Toll required, Ferry tolls required)

Cruise over the scenic 1000 Islands Bridges over top of the St. Lawrence Seaway – Highway H20 - and then cruise scenic byways on the US side of the St. Lawrence River. Head south to visit historic Sackets Harbour, headquarters of the US Fleet during the War of 1812. Return to Cape Vincent to cross the St. Lawrence to Wolfe Island on the privately operated Horne’s Ferry. Cruise across Wolfe Island to catch the provincial ferry to Kingston. Lunch in Kingston. Stop at Fort Henry then cruise the scenic Cty Road 2 taking the main ferry to Howe island and then returning on the "foot" ferry, then to Gananoque and back to the campground.



Nearby Motels

Capricorn
http://www.1000islandsivylea.com/rooms.html
Cheapest – just a kilometer and a half from the campground – least expensive option

Pecks Marina
http://pecksmarina.ca/motel/
Right across the road from the campground

Glen House Resort
http://www.glenhouseresort.com/
Down the road – limited availability – more expensive


Gananoque

Google Hotels / Motels
In season rates


Nearby attractions

Boat Tours

Gananoque Boat Line – Gananoque and Ivy Lea
https://ganboatline.com/
Tours of all the islands and offers widest selection of tours

Rockport Boat Line – Rockport
http://rockportcruises.com/
Goes around Boldt castle only – I hour tour


1000 Islands Tower

http://1000islandstower.com/
See the Islands from the observation deck

Parks of the St. Lawrence

Skywood Eco- Adventure
http://www.skywoodzip.com/
This attraction is on the Parkway

Thousand Islands National Park

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/on/1000
Visitors Center on the Parkway

Brockville
Aquatarium
http://www.aquatarium.ca/

Canada’s Oldest Railway Tunnel
Opening this summer
http://www.brockvillerailwaytunnel.com/


Kingston

Fort Henry, Museums, Shopping
Google Kingston attractions
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Re: 2017 NGW Canadian Run, 1000 Islands, September 12, 13 and 14

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Okay... regarding where to stay.
After calling several places nearby (and not so nearby), the place to stay is the

Capricorn Motel
108 Ivy Lea Road
Ivy Lea, Ontario KOE 1LO
877-896-9217

There are rooms available at: Tuesday September 12 @ $99 and Wednesday September 13 @ $109.
They have a large parking lot which will accommodate trailers and (hopefully not) repairs. They are also biker friendly.
And it is virtually across the street from the "campsite". IMHO, this is the best place to stay for this ride.
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