St. Lawrence River Tours &

Motor Coach Excursion

Clayton Island Tours, the 1000 Islands Premier Group Tour Receptive is pleased to offer multi-day Motor Coach itineraries. We can put together a custom St. Lawrence River tour and combination Motor coach excursion itinerary.

Rock Island Lighthouse Tour

Exclusive to Clayton Island Tours, this destination cruise takes you to the vastly beautiful Rock Island Lighthouse. 

On this tour you will cruise for 2 hours and spend 45 minutes exploring Rock Island State Park where you can climb to the top of its historic 1847 lighthouse for an unparalleled view of the St. Lawrence River.  

Rock Island Lighthouse was originally commissioned in 1847, it is one of six lights erected along the St. Lawrence River to guide traffic to and from Lake Ontario through the waterway. The Rock Island station is the best preserved, with all its structures still standing. Today, the lighthouse and island are maintained by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.

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Tibbett's Point Lighthouse,

Cape Vincent, NY

A popular destination in the region, The Tibbetts Point Lighthouse marks the point where Lake Ontario meets the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent, New York. The lighthouse was originally erected in 1827 when its first lamps were fueled by whale oil; today the buildings and grounds serve as an historical and educational resource for the public to enjoy. Visitors can experience the beauty of the surrounding waterscape using the provided telescope to survey the Lake and River. Guided tours available.

Hidden Gem

Cape Vincent is a classic little river town in the 1000 Islands located "Where Lake and River Meet". This cozy village has a fascinating history, the town was first explored in the 17th century by French explorers and missionaries. 

The first organized settlement was commissioned by James LeRay de Chaumont in 1809 and named after his son Vincent. Vincent LeRay’s “Stone House” still stands today, and your Step-On-Guide will be sure to point it out to your group.  

Modern downtown Cape Vincent is a one-mile-long stretch along the river lined with a wonderful diverse selection of businesses. Visitors can look forward to unique shopping with many featuring local artists and artisans. There are numerous excellent casual dining options. Multiple locations offer outdoor seating to enjoy the scenery.

Added interest:

• Gato Diablo Specialty Coffee Roasters located in Cup of Joy Cafe
• Cape Vincent Brewing Company and Restaurant
• The Cape Winery (outside the Village)
• Farmer's Market (11am-4pm, Tuesdays weekly June thru the end of September)

Local Favorite

Each year for the past 55 years on the second weekend of July, the annual French Festival is highlighted by French pastries, breads, parade, music, fireworks, and crafters’ village. There is even an appearance by Napoleon himself. French Festival is one of the 1000 Islands biggest and most-popular celebrations. 

French Festival Parade

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