The Best Family canoeing in Clayton, New York

1000 Islands Excursions is a unique travel agency located on Round Island in Clayton, New York. Our one of a kind boat tours on the St. Lawrence River offer a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you're interested in fishing charters for smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and perch, or exploring the river with a stop at the Grindstone Island Winery, accessible only by boat, we have something for everyone. As a family-owned business, we take pride in providing safe and enjoyable tours. Our Captain, Captain Matt, is a 50-ton United States Coast Guard Master with over 30 years of experience navigating the river. With a background as a licensed NYS Hiking Guide, Fishing Guide, and PADI Advanced Scuba Certified diver, Captain Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every tour.

Welcome to Bayside Marina – Your Home Away from Home in the 1000 Islands Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking 1000 Islands, Bayside Marina is your premier waterfront destination on the St. Lawrence River in Clayton, New York. Located at 1044 State Street, our family-owned and operated full-service marina is where friends bring friends to enjoy a unique boating experience.

The S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve is a 140 acre park located in Clayton, New York, United States. It features woodlands and grasslands along McCarn Creek, offering a diverse range of wildlife habitats including shrub lands, oak and pine forests, and a creek running through. The preserve can be accessed from a trailhead on East Line Rd., across from the Antique Boat Museum's Doebler Storage Building. The Ingerson family was inspired to conserve this land in honor of their father, who instilled in them a love for nature. The preserve is also home to two miles of the Sissy Danforth Rivergate Trail, restricted to non-motorized traffic. By protecting this land, McCarn Creek is preserved as an important spawning habitat for fish species and helps clean water that flows into the St. Lawrence River. The preserve is part of the Thousand Islands Land Trust's mission to protect the natural beauty and wildlife habitats of the region. Visitors can enjoy paddling, wildlife viewing, and exploring the remains of a British fort from the American Revolution. Join TILT in supporting the conservation efforts of the S. Gerald Ingerson Preserve and other natural areas in the Thousand Islands region.