Partners
Each season we partner with local businesses and organizations who charter our boats for cruises or fundraisers open to the public. Reservations can only be made by contacting the business or organization. Additionally Clayton Island Tours supports local not-for profit organizations and events by donating gift certificates.
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518 Riverside Dr, Clayton, NY 13624
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Receive free boat tour tickets on our regularly scheduled tours to Boldt Castle, Rock Island Lighthouse on a Glass Bottom Boat Tour, Discover the 1000 Islands/Grindstone and Islands North Tour, Sunset Cruise and Autumn boat tours, when you stay at the Chateau Country Inn for a minimum of 2 nights during the 2022 season. www.chateaucountryinn.com 315-686-4217 / email: [email protected]
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“Wine and Cheese Cruises” – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights during the season – departure times vary throughout the season. Reservations can only be made by contacting Coyote Moon Vineyards. Visit Coyote Moon on the River, 524 Riverside Drive in downtown Clayton, call 315-686-4030, or visit http://www.coyotemoonvineyards.com/Cruise
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Minna Anthony Common Nature Center, Wellesley Island State Park, 44927 Cross Island Road, Fineview, NY 13640 / 315-482-2479 Open Year Round. Visit https://www.macnaturecenter.com/ or www.parks.ny.gov/environment/nature-centers/2/details.aspx
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When you are in the middle of an event (family gathering, anniversary, bachelorette party, etc.) a lot can happen. An Event Photographer is trained to look for those “in-an-instant” moments that can’t be recreated. Enjoy the event and let GTO PHOTO share the memories with you afterward.
The cameras that we use are designed for instant-on. We don’t have to wait for a smartphone (as good as they are) to launch a camera app. Our cameras capture high-quality images in an instant and give you memories that will last a lifetime. In low-light conditions, the flashes we use will help to capture those moments even in the toughest of shooting situations.
Let us know how we can help make your event one to remember. Enjoy the event and let us capture the memories.
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“On The Water Field Trips” – “In 2009, Save The River launched a partnership with area school districts to bring the St. Lawrence River to the classroom, educating area school children about the St. Lawrence River, its fragility and the importance of its protection…….but in schools where many of the students have never been on the River, there is a lot of interest in doing just the opposite – bringing the classes to the River.” Clayton Island Tours is a proud supporter of this program and each year we welcome hundreds of school children for “On The Water” field trips! Once on board the boat, students get to know the River – identifying Osprey nests and other bird species, searching in wetlands for beaver dams, learning to differentiate between living and non-living things, and so much more! Frequently, our on the water field trips include visits to Rock Island Lighthouse State Park on Rock Island, Minna Anthony Nature Center and Wellesley Island State Park, Canoe Point State Park on Grindstone Island, and Grass Point State Park. In 2017 New York State implemented “Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program (Connect Kids) a field trip refund grant program connecting New York schoolchildren with nature and New York State history. https://parks.ny.gov/enviro…/connect-kids/grant-program.aspx Contact Save The River at (315) 686-2010, www.savetheriver.org or contact our Group Tour Department at 315-686-4280, www.claytonislandtours.com, or [email protected]
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Each year Spay-Neuter NoW and Alley Cat Rescue host a fundraiser boat tour on the St. Lawrence. Spay/Neuter/Now 47 Duck Cove Road, Hammond, NY 13646 315-486-0094. Alley Cat Rescue PO Box 706 Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 315-482-3492 www.spayneuternow.org
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“Sunset History Boat Tours” – Throughout the summer Thousand Islands Museum partners with Clayton Island Tours to offer “Sunset History Boat Tours.” These unique tours are offered as a fundraiser for the museum.
Reservations can only be made by contacting the Thousand Islands Museum at (315) 686-5794 or www.timuseum.org
History Boat Cruises for 2022 – all tours leave at 5:30 – contact the museum for prices and reservations.
Wednesday, June 22nd – We will be touring Canada’s Admiralty Islands. You will learn the significance of Half Moon Bay and find out how Napoleon is connected to Hay Island. See the cable ferry and pass by the Gananoque waterfront.
Wednesday, June 29th – In honor of the Village of Clayton’s 150 birthday, we will be learning the first 75 years of Clayton’s history. From Washington Island, along the waterfront and on to Bartlett Point, history abounds. We will then pass by some of the islands near Clayton in this 3 hour tour.
Wednesday, July 6th – This will be a two part experience. Meet us at the museum at noon when Tom French will be presenting a program on “The Original Millionaires’ Row in 3-D”. His collection of stereo views were taken between 1870 and 1890. Then join us that evening when we embark on a 3 hour boat tour which will take us to Millionaires’ Row to see what it looks like today.
Wednesday, July 13th – Join us as we head for Morgan Island where a local fishing guide will be serving us a “Traditional Shore Dinner” with all the fixings. Leaving the dock at 5:30 we will return 3.5 hours later. This cruise is limited to 45 people so make your reservations early.
Wednesday, July 20th – We will head for the privately owned Calumet Island where Calumet Castle, the summer home of Charles G. Emery, once stood. While on the island we will enjoy a hot dog cookout hosted by Mike Strouse, long time head caretaker on the island. Bring along a blanket as picnic tables won’t be available. As well as a tour of the island and learning the history of the castle and Mr. Emery, we will be joined by noted author Susan Mathis. Susan has written several books set in the 1000 Islands. Her newest book “Peyton’s Promise” takes place at Calumet Castle in 1902, so what better place for a book signing.
Wednesday, July 27th – Again heading for Canadian waters, we will pass Grindstone Island before heading for the Gananoque Narrows and on to Ivy Lea. Learn the history of the area and return to Clayton via Smuggler’s Cove, the Lost Channel and Benson’s Rift.
Wednesday, August 3rd – Join us for another two part experience. Come to the museum at noon when Dennis McCarthy will present a program on Carleton Island. That evening Dennis will be along on our boat tour to Carleton Island. Learn about the area history on the way to the island, including the only battle fought in the War of 1812 in Clayton. As we circle Carleton Island you will learn about Fort Haldimand, a Revolutionary War fort, the story of the Wyckoff villa and other historical facts about the island.
Wednesday, August 10th – Again celebrating Clayton’s 150 birthday, we will learn the history of the second 75 years in Clayton while touring by Washington Island, Clayton’s waterfront, Bartlett Point and nearby islands.
Wednesday, August 17th – Honoring the history of the area, we will take a ride back to simpler times when we head for Canoe Point on Grindstone Island for an old -fashioned shore picnic. Bring along your picnic basket and blanket and join us for a relaxing evening on the island shore. If you don’t want to pack your own picnic basket, baskets will be available for purchase.
Wednesday, August 24th – We will head for Cherry Island, the home of Casa Blanca, a Gilded Age three story mansion. The home’s owner will be providing cocktails and hors d’oeuvres for our guests. You will be able to tour all three floors of the home as well as the laundry building and the boat house, which also has living quarters upstairs. Going into this historic home is like stepping back in time.
Wednesday, August 31st – Our final tour of the season will take us to the sites of five Gilded Age Grand Hotels. The tour will bring you the history of these hotels, from the Hub House to the haunted Cliff House. You will receive a handout with pictures and information on the five hotels.
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“TILTreks, Kids Treks and Camp” are great programs to get out on the land and experience the natural world in the Thousand Islands. Explore the 1000 Islands by visiting one of TILT’s Signature Preserves! The 1000 Islands Land Trust Charters Clayton Island Tours for boat transportation to a few island events. Reservations can only be made by contacting the 1000 Islands Land Trust at 315.686.5345, www.TILandTrust.org
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Orion Art Gallery & Studios
https://orion-artgallery.com/
315-215-4099
42901 NYS Rt.12 Alexandria Bay NY 13607