Thousand Islands National Park
Canada’s Thousand Islands National Park is best known for its stunning natural beauty and its unique archipelago of islands scattered along the St. Lawrence River. Situated in southeastern Ontario, the park encompasses over 20 islands and numerous smaller islets, each with its own distinct charm and character.
The park is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, with lush forests, granite outcrops, and crystal-clear waters that make it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Visitors can explore the islands by kayak, canoe, or boat, discovering hidden coves, secluded beaches, and scenic hiking trails that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The park’s rich cultural history, with ties to Indigenous communities and early European settlers, adds another layer of fascination to this remarkable natural destination.
VISIT Thousand Islands National Park:
Park Details
Thousand Islands National Park was established in .
| Address | |
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| Phone | 613-923-5261 |
| Hours | Closed for winter |
| Entrance Fee | Daily parking ~$8 |
When to Visit: Weather vs. Peak Visitation
We crunched 30 years of historical weather and/or park service data to find the best months to visit Thousand Islands National Park. We looked for the optimal temperatures, the least amount of snow and rain, and stayed away from peak visitation months if we could help it. All this data then helped us paint a picture as to what the absolute best time to visit Thousand Islands National Park is.
Our data shows the best months to visit Thousand Islands National Park are June, July, August & May.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Precipitation | 78 | 67 | 82 | 91 | 81 | 79 | 66 | 56 | 77 | 85 | 95 | 84 |
| Avg Temp | 29 | 30 | 39 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 58 | 46 | 34 |
| Max Temp | 46 | 43 | 60 | 74 | 81 | 86 | 89 | 89 | 84 | 75 | 64 | 48 |
| Avg Temp | 13 | 14 | 23 | 36 | 47 | 56 | 61 | 60 | 52 | 42 | 32 | 22 |
| Min Temp | -11 | -10 | -1 | 22 | 31 | 42 | 49 | 46 | 36 | 27 | 17 | 0 |
Thousand Islands National Park Road Trips
Many family vacations consist of stringing one or more national parks together during a week-long trip. Creating these types of trips is our specialty! Here are the road trips we've created where Thousand Islands National Park is visited.
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