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1000 Islands Tower
4.5
#1 of 8 things to do in Lansdowne
Observation Decks & Towers
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The 1000 Islands Tower (formerly known as 1000 Islands Skydeck) is a unique tourist attraction located between the spans of the 1000 Islands International Bridge on Hill Island. Running continuously, the elevator takes only 40 seconds to reach the first of three observation decks and provide visitors with a spectacular photographic opportunity as they enjoy the panoramic view of the 1000 Islands and St Lawrence River stretched out 400' below. The first deck is glass enclosed. Our friendly Tour guide is always available to answer questions and point things out. In addition visitors can browse our Gift shop and exchange Currency.
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  • Tracey
    Kariong, Australia32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great Views & Friendly Knowledgeable Staff
    We were blessed with a perfect day to ascend the tower and enjoy the stunning views. We chose to double back from Rockport after doing a boat tour and were so pleased we did so, as it is truly amazing viewing the islands from that height. The ladies on duty were both friendly and full of information and we spent some pleasant time chatting with them and some other visitors. The gift shop and facilities you access the tower through do need a serious revamp though - they are extremely dated.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 6 November 2023
  • JuneandMichael
    Encinitas, California26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great spot for a stop!
    Great place with great views. You don’t get to walk up; everyone takes the elevator. The people running it are very helpful and informative. Views are incredible! And the gift shop has cool products to buy, and we’re not gift shoppers, but this one was worth it.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 25 June 2024
  • sotms
    New York City, New York288 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Worth a stop.
    Short stop, but breathtaking views. 3 levels (1 indoor, 2 outdoor). Free parking. If coming from USA, allow time for border crossing. 61 Canadian dollars for 3 people. Use a card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees to save some money. Worth a stop.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 July 2024
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Emily D
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful views over the islands!
Aug 2023 • Solo
What a beautiful view over all the islands, you can see everything. You enter via the gift shop and it’s a quick escalator ride up, which takes you to the (undercover) observation deck. There are also two more levels, the third level is outside. The employee was a great story teller and is local so knew everything about the area, including what to see/do. I was one of the first ones up so it wasn’t too busy that I spent about an hour taking it all in. Would highly recommend going at 10:15 to avoid all the crowds. Overall it was really great, definitely a “must do” experience if you’re visiting the 1000 islands.
Written 17 August 2023
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Guy987654
Skipton, UK16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great, quirky, surprisingly quiet
Jul 2022
Loved this place. A bit of a (not very well) hidden gem in thousand islands. Not many people seemed to visit (Monday afternoon in July), no queues or crowds which was great. The views from the top were fantastic. The proximity to the border also make it very interesting.

It looks unchanged since it was built in the 1960's - which for me gave it a real attractive quirkiness and reminds me of my visits to Canada many years ago.

The cost was also very fair for what you get. You even get a guide at the top for no extra cost.
Written 17 July 2022
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Ron J
Oakville, Canada16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome views and educational stories
Aug 2021 • Couples
Go for the view, stay a bit longer for the stories. The tour guide was very informative about the area and the history. Go here first in your visit the area, and the tour guide will tell you all the other local places the visit
Written 31 August 2021
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Kutekronik
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Will visit again
Jul 2021 • Solo
I had a tower visit booked for 3:30
Now I must note:
Before you can cross the bridge to the island you pass through a toll booth.. which confused me - I wish there was a note about this when booking my visit, but as it was only $5 and took debit I was ok, but a warning would have been awesome

The tower was epic ! You could see forever !
The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was great to chat with. He knew so much, not only about the tower, but the surrounding area as he’s lived there his whole life

He gave us a ton of information about what we’d see at the top and sent us on our way !

While waiting for the elevator to head back down, we were chatting some more and he recommend I head to Brockville when I was done on the island to check out this dope train tunnel, which I did !
Written 12 July 2021
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Brittany
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
I wouldn’t recommend
Jun 2021 • Family
I want to start this off by saying I understand we’re in a pandemic and doing our best to be safe and find places where we’re not crowded. So this evening we drove out to the tower with our two young girls just to picnic and do a little metal detecting and this lady walks over.. and RUDELY asks us what we’re doing. Like we’re doing something wrong? Meanwhile we had already been there for over an hour. There were no signs that it was a private property. I mean everything is closed. I didn’t know that meant we couldn’t go places? She just was so rude and I wouldn’t recommend anyone go there even when it is open.
Written 9 June 2021
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mizdot
Brockville, Canada202 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful views
Oct 2021 • Family
It’s great! Staff were friendly, quick service, clean restrooms, excellent view. We precooked our time and tickets online. The gift shop interior is outdated and in need of some tlc but it does t take away from the view from the tower! Highly recommend the experience especially when the leaves change colour in the fall. Bring money for the toll bridge to get onto the island.
Written 15 October 2021
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ferrarismila
Canada875 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Beautiful panorama
Sept 2023 • Family
Beautiful panorama from the top of the 130m tower. The surrounding buildings are outdated, which makes the area a bit sinister. The view is superb. Be careful there are hornets at the summit in September which makes the visit a little stressful. Expensive to take the elevator. 2 adults 1 child $50.
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Written 30 September 2023
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Tracey
Kariong, Australia32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Views & Friendly Knowledgeable Staff
Aug 2023 • Couples
We were blessed with a perfect day to ascend the tower and enjoy the stunning views. We chose to double back from Rockport after doing a boat tour and were so pleased we did so, as it is truly amazing viewing the islands from that height. The ladies on duty were both friendly and full of information and we spent some pleasant time chatting with them and some other visitors. The gift shop and facilities you access the tower through do need a serious revamp though - they are extremely dated.
Written 6 November 2023
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JuneandMichael
Encinitas, CA26 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great spot for a stop!
Jun 2024 • Couples
Great place with great views. You don’t get to walk up; everyone takes the elevator.
The people running it are very helpful and informative. Views are incredible! And the gift shop has cool products to buy, and we’re not gift shoppers, but this one was worth it.
Written 25 June 2024
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sotms
New York City, NY288 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Worth a stop.
Jul 2024 • Family
Short stop, but breathtaking views. 3 levels (1 indoor, 2 outdoor). Free parking. If coming from USA, allow time for border crossing. 61 Canadian dollars for 3 people. Use a card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees to save some money.
Worth a stop.
Written 8 July 2024
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