Blockhouse Island Riverside View

A Riverfront Park on the St. Lawrence

Blockhouse Island is a small landscaped peninsula park at the heart of Brockville's waterfront, joined to the mainland by a short causeway. The camera captures its broad lawns, paved walkways and benches looking out over one of North America's great waterways.

The St. Lawrence Seaway

Looking west, the view spans the St. Lawrence River where it carries shipping between the Great Lakes and the Atlantic. The channel here is part of the celebrated Thousand Islands region, dotted with rocky islets and summer cottages.

Boating & Maritime Heritage

Brockville is a renowned boating and diving destination, and Blockhouse Island sits beside the city's harbour and marina. Sailboats, cruisers and tour vessels glide past throughout the warmer months, while the promenade draws walkers and anglers.

A Historic Ontario City

One of Ontario's oldest incorporated towns, Brockville is known as the City of the Thousand Islands. Its riverside setting, limestone architecture and tree-lined parks make this an emblematic stretch of the upper St. Lawrence.