Gananoque Walking Tour: Explore the Gateway to the Thousand Islands - Gananoque, Ontario

Mapalo A.

I enjoyed the walking tour around Gananoque and found it to be very informative. Dee is passionate about sharing the history of Gananoque and readily answered any questions I had and kept the tour engaging as we went around town.

I found myself able to enjoy the museum and cruises a lot better as the history explained in those experiences had already been brought up on the walking tour.

The walking tour itself is a manageable walk around a few blocks so not too strenuous and there's stops as you walk and talk so it's not a continuous walk.

George Vandervlugt

I enjoyed a private walking tour of downtown Gananoque on September 12th, 2024. Dee goes into great detail for the historic town of Gananoque. It was most enjoyable and I learned a lot from Dee. She is very personable, answering all of my questions and more. Dee made our visit to Gananoque very enjoyable, the following day, my husband and retraced some of these steps which took hours. Thank you Dee for going the extra mile and caring for much for the beautiful town of Gananoque. Kindest regards,

Ann and George from Ottawa, Canada

Mirjam Milsch

My boyfriend and I made Dee‘s walking tour on the day of our departure. We were the only ones that morning and excited about the surprise private tour! Thanks to the times offered we were able to fit it in before heading back on the road (I would recommend the early tour for parking reasons and because it’s a still a little more quiet in the town :)). Time went by fast during the tour. We took a couple of detours and extra turns for personal interest and questions and Dee offered her photo skills for pictures of us at the seaside. She knows her Gananoque well and you can tell that she loves that town!
Ask her anything and id there’s the rare case that she doesn’t know it she’ll find out for the next ones on the tour 😉

Allan Wigney

Dee's tour is a delight, as is Dee. Personable, informed and informative, she conveys the enthusiasm of one who truly loves her town as she enthuses about Gananoque's history, horticulture and architecture. We had been to Gananoque before but now have a greater appreciation for this beautiful seaside town and all its charms.

Beata Swist

We went on Dee’s tour with my husband and it was great. He has been coming to the family cottage near Gananoque for almost 50 years and learned so much about the history of the town which he was completely unaware of. I learned a lot too! Dee has such a great way to convey the fascinating history of this area.

I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to better know this quaint gateway to the Thousand Islands!

Rhonda Borean

My husband and I loved this walking tour of Gananoque! Dee was wonderful and so insightful of all that the area had to offer. We’d been to Gananoque before but Deetle Tours gave us a whole new appreciation for the history of this beautiful riverside town. We would highly recommend this walking adventure.

Gary Collins

Highly recommended! Dee’s encyclopedic knowledge of Gananoque’s history, churches, houses and public buildings provided an in-depth and entertaining tour of this beautiful town. The natural scenery, landscape and waterfront came to life during the 90+ minute walk through varied neighborhoods. We wanted to see a piece of Thousand Island history and culture. Dee’s humor, knowledge and insight made it a wonderful experience. It’s not just Gananoque, it’s a cultural snapshot and fun.

Carolina Castilla

Dee is an awesome guide. She has super well explained us the history of this amazing village as well as interesting related stories. She has answered to all our questions with her wide smile. Super recommended tour and tour guide!!! We have learned a lot about this beautiful area, totally
unknown for us.