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1000 Islands has Castles, Pirates and Thousands of Islands

52 min · 23 de may de 2026
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Tonight we’re heading to the beautiful 1000 Islands with special guest Claire Dunlap from the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council. In this episode of Tonight’s Destination with The Fun Chasers, we explore cheap and free things to do throughout the 1000 Islands region, including visits to Boldt Castle and Rock Island Lighthouse State Park. We also talk about scenic cruises, crossing into Canada through the international bridge system, hidden history along the St. Lawrence River, and the surprisingly complicated answer to one simple question: what officially makes an island… an island? And just when you think this region couldn’t get any more interesting, we uncover the story of Bill Johnston, the legendary Pirate of the 1000 Islands. If you love road trips, budget travel, hidden gems, waterfront towns, and unique travel stories, this episode is for you. Plan your trip here: Visit1000Islands.com [https://visit1000islands.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] Cross-border travel information: CBSA.gov [https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com]

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