The Thousand Islands has a way of staying with you long after you’ve left the river. Whether you’re looking to relive your visit, plan your next adventure, or simply bring a little St. Lawrence magic into your everyday life, we’ve handpicked a collection of books, gear, and keepsakes that capture the spirit of this remarkable region. These items are available through Amazon, and when you purchase through our links we earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to support 1000islands.com while taking a piece of the islands home with you. Have a product you’d love to see here? We’d love to hear from you — send your recommendation to support@1000islands.com and we’ll review it for inclusion.

Books & Guides

Books & Guides

Classic Boats of the Thousand Islands

The Thousand Islands region is one of the most picturesque in North America. For dedicated boating enthusiasts, it is a recreational waterway without equal. For antique boat collectors, it is a mecca of glistening mahogany and hand-polished brass.

Books & Guides

St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands: History and Legends

This history blends the rise of settlements, the clash of empires, and the lifeways of Indigenous communities around the Thousand Islands. It traces exploration from Cartier and Champlain to the mission networks and trading posts that tied the St. Lawrence to Quebec, Montreal, and beyond. You’ll see how the river and its islands became a vital crossroads for commerce, culture, and conflict.

Books & Guides

The First Summer People: The Thousand Islands 1650-1910

Shortlisted for the Ottawa Citizen Book Prize for Non-Fiction. This book is full of facts, legends, written and oral histories, and previously unpublished maps and photographs. Includes a comprehensive guide to both the Canadian and the American islands. Why would anyone name an island Deathdealer or Bloodletter? Why does the international boundary between the U.S. and Canada erratically through the islands? Where were the many historic battles fought? Who were the first summer people? Read all about it in this fascinating book.

Books & Guides

Thousand Islands

Imagine more than a Thousand Islands dotting the waters along approximately 80 km (50 miles) of the Saint Lawrence River. George Fischer, world-renowned photographer, has captured stunning landscapes and brilliant impressions of this distinct region: a playground of tourists and cottagers; a waterway for massive Lakers and boat tours; and a recreation area for paddlers, swimmers and water skiers. Drift through the pages and share George’s perspective. Find your inspiration.

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