1000 Islands ...
Getting There

The 1000 Islands region is located along the northwestern border between New York State and Canada, at the headwaters of The St. Lawrence River. The closest major airport is in Syracuse, New York. Anyone traveling by plane would have to rent a car at the airport and drive 1 1/2 hours north on Interstate Route 81.

Public transportation in the region does not really exist aside from small ferryboats that can take you back and forth (with your car) from Cape Vincent, NY to Wolf Island, Ontario and from Wolf Island to Kingston, Ontario. The Wolf Island ferries are a fun ride and worth the time for taking one leg of the ride to Kingston. Use the 1000 Islands Bridge for the other leg of the trip.

To reach tourist attractions like Boldt Castle or Singer Castle (without your own motor boat) requires using a tour boat shuttle or going on a longer tour that stops at one of the castles.

In general, a car is definitely required to visit the 1000 Islands.