How many islands are in the Thousand Islands archipelago? The Thousand Islands aren't just found on salad plates; they're located at the outflow of Lake Ontario in the border region between Canada and the USA.
After our visit to the Diefenbunker We drove south and crossed the Thousand Islands, which are formed by the St. Lawrence River. We crossed the Thousand Island Bridge (toll: $2.75 USD) to Hill Island. There, you'll find the Skydeck Tower. It's a somewhat dated observation tower, built in 1965, but that doesn't matter when you're enjoying the fantastic view. From here, you can understand how the area got its name, with its many small and large islands, even though there are officially only 997. Only from above can you truly appreciate the beauty of it all! Chic villas have been built on many of the islands, some of which can only be reached by boat. Truly fantastic!
Then we continued south to Syracuse, where we had our hotel that night. Cresthill Suites is highly recommended and really stylishly furnished, with a living-kitchen area, an extra bedroom and a large bathroom.
