Why people love visiting historic Wellesley Island
Enjoy the history and other features of Wellesley Island. Renowned for its island views, boating and riverfront, this city welcomes all visitors. Many rental homes come with outdoor spaces, separate dining areas and full kitchens, perfect if you want to enjoy some home-cooked meals.
Activities and attractions in and around Wellesley Island
Are you hoping to find things to do in the area? Venture out of your vacation home and check out everything that makes Wellesley Island a fun spot to vacation. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Thousand Islands Winery (1.7 mi / 2.7 km)
- Smuggler's Glen Golf Course (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Gananoque Boat Line (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
- Lil' River Fudge Co / 5&10 Variety Store (3.5 mi / 5.7 km)
- The Landon Bay Centre (5.4 mi / 8.6 km)
- Coyote Moon Vineyards (5.8 mi / 9.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Wellesley Island
Whether you're an active traveler or just want to take in the scenery, Wellesley Island is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s most enchanting features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- St. Lawrence Islands National Park (2.9 mi / 4.6 km)
- Scenic View Park (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Heart Island (3.6 mi / 5.7 km)
- Thousand Islands National Park (3.8 mi / 6.2 km)
- Confederation Park (9.1 mi / 14.6 km)
- Black Lake (22.5 mi / 36.2 km)
How to get to and around Wellesley Island
Fly into Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.), the closest airport, located 22.3 mi (35.8 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you could also fly into Kingston, ON (YGK-Norman Rogers), which is 31.1 mi (50.1 km) away.