Islands in the Saint Lawrence

The Frontenac Axis runs south through the Saint Lawrence River and links the Canadian Shield to the Adirondack area of New York. It narrows to about 80 kilometers (50 miles) here. The worn-down tops of mountains appear as islands in the Saint Lawrence River. The climate here is moderated by the Great Lakes which permits some southern species of plants and animals to extend their presence further north here. Also, some northern species are drawn south here by the same rugged granite landscapes typically found further north.

Source: Natural Resources Canada

Saint Lawrence Islands National Park consists of 21 island sites, most of which include camping and docking facilities, and an area at Mallorytown Landing.

The Thousand Islands Parkway also includes camping and picnic facilities operated by the Parks of the Saint Lawrence. A paved bikepath runs along the parkway which runs from Gananoque to Brockville.

For More Information

• the National Park site
• Charleston Lake - another park on the Frontenac Axis
• Thousand Islands-Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve
• Lake St. Francis/Lac St-François - another natural area along the Saint Lawrence