Town of Gananoque

Gananoque is the Gateway to the 1000 Islands. It boasts both UNESCO World Heritage and National Geographic designations within the Frontenac Arch Biosphere. Visitors can enjoy any number of outdoor activities such as kayaking, fishing and hiking along waterfront trails. It has a thriving downtown core for shopping.

Gananoque has several light manufacturing operations and businesses. Tourism is a major focus for Gananoque because of its location just off Highway 401 in the heart of the 1000 Islands Region. The small town has stunning 18th century historical buildings, museums, holiday attractions, a wide selection of accommodations, and the famous Thousand Islands Playhouse. The Shorelines Casino Thousand Islands and Gananoque Boat Line attract thousands of visitors from around the region and around the world. A major manufacturer is Cardinal Health.

Visit the Town of Gananoque website

Visit the Travel 1000 Islands website

Visit the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce Website

Visit the 1000 Islands Accommodations Partners website

Visit the Gananoque Business Improvement Area website

• Total Population:  5,383 (Statistics Canada 2021Census)
• Mean January Temperature:  -7 ⁰C (19 ⁰F)
• Mean July Temperature:  21 ⁰C (70 ⁰F)
• Average Annual Precipitation: 1,100 mm
• Average Household Income: $82,300
• Average Unemployment Rate: 12 %
• Adults with High School Education:  770
• Adults with College or University Diploma:1,585
• Average 2 Bedroom Monthly Apartment Rental Cost: $2,110
• Average 3 Bedroom detached Bungalow:  $398,400 

Contacts:

Town of Gananoque
30 King Street, Box 100; Gananoque, K7G 2T6

(613) 382-2149

Amanda Trafford, Business Development Coordinator

businesscoordinator@gananoque.ca

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