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Thousand Islands National Park
Thousand Islands National Park is a national park in Canada, established in 1904, covering 24 km² (9 sq mi). It is the #48 largest of Canada's 53 national parks. Protected area in Ontario, Canada.
- Area
- 24 km²
- Established
- 1904
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- ART · 40 km
Nearest airports to Thousand Islands National Park
- 1 ART40 kmstraight line
- 2 OGS53 kmstraight line
- 3 MSS109 kmstraight line
Watertown, United StatesMore about Thousand Islands National Park
Thousand Islands National Park is one of 53 national parks in Canada — Protected area in Ontario, Canada. It covers 24 km² (2,350 ha) — about 11.6 times the size of Monaco, making it the #48 largest national park in Canada (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1904, 122 years ago — the first national parks in Canada date back to 1885. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Thousand Islands National Park
The closest airport is Watertown International Airport (ART), about 40 km away — around 53 minutes by car; alternatively Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 53 km). Other national parks within reach include Rouge National Urban Park (19 km²), Georgian Bay Islands National Park (26 km²) and La Mauricie National Park (536 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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