1000
Islands
Where Small Meetings Turn Into Big Experiences
Meetings | Retreats | Incentives
Plan tailored experiences from thousands of possibilities in the 1000 Islands Region. Situated along the peaceful border between northern New York and southeastern Ontario and with more than 50 miles of storied waters — once patrolled by pirates and Prohibition bootleggers — this region offers endless shorelines, rich history and a unique culture for your attendees.
By the Numbers
Driving In & Getting Around
The 1000 Islands Region is easily accessible from major northeast highways and provides a scenic start for any gathering. Interstate 81 connects with Interstate 90 from the south and Canada’s Highway 401 to the north via the Thousand Islands Bridge. The region is serviced by air at the Watertown International Airport (ART).
| Ottawa, Ontario – 1.5 hours | Buffalo, NY – 4 hours |
| Syracuse, NY – 1.5 hours | Boston, MA – 6 hours |
| Montreal, Quebec – 2.5 hours | Harrisburg, PA – 6 hours |
| Toronto, Ontario – 3 hours | New York City – 6.5 hours |
| Albany, NY – 3.5 hours | Philadelphia, PA – 6.5 hours |
Buffalo, NY – 4 hours
Syracuse, NY – 1.5 hours
Boston, MA – 6 hours
Montreal, Quebec – 2.5 hours
Harrisburg, PA – 6 hours
Toronto, Ontario – 3 hours
New York City – 6.5 hours
Albany, NY – 3.5 hours
Philadelphia, PA – 6.5 hours
Stay & Meet
From waterfront resorts to national brand hotels to boutique properties, this region offers a variety of meeting, conference and convention venues, including lavish ballrooms, barns, wineries and more.
The Antique Boat Museum
- 2 spaces on upper floors, each with seating for 45
- Yacht House with seating for 60
- On the banks of the St. Lawrence River
Clayton Opera House
- Main Floor can accommodate 240 with tables & chairs
- Ballroom can seat 150-300
- Ballroom Extension can seat 75-150
Destination-Exclusive Experiences
- The best way to experience the 1000 Islands Region? Just add water. Attendees can experience boating, world-class fishing and diving around 1,800+ islands and along the open waters of Lake Ontario.
- A post-session sightseeing experience rounds out any day. Plan a group tour exploring lighthouses, past fairytale castles and maritime museums, including North America’s largest collection of antique and classic wooden boats.
- The golfers of the group can get in a relaxing morning tee time at one of over a dozen golf courses, including championship-caliber courses, nine-holers and even on-island courses.
- Plan a white-water rafting team-building adventure on the Black River.
- Gather attendees together at more than a dozen pioneering wineries, breweries and distilleries, including the region’s first and largest farm winery in Northern New York State.
- On the banks of the St. Lawrence River
