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St. Lawrence Parks Commission Celebrates Grand Reopening of Revitalized Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area

June 14, 2024

New park infrastructure offers accessibility and inclusion features for enhanced guest experience Mallorytown, ON – The patio is set, the perched beach is ready for sandcastles, the accessible water access points beckon and now, the ribbon has been cut. Though guests have been enjoying the newly renovated park for a few months already, Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area has now been declared officially open. The honours were conducted this morning at a grand re-opening ceremony, celebrating St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC’s) oldest and most iconic park, and marking the…

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Grand Reopening of Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area on June 14, 2024

June 9, 2024

All are invited to experience the revitalized park with ribbon cutting ceremony, dignitary guest speakers and free admission Mallorytown, ON – St. Lawrence Parks Commission is proud to present the newly revitalized Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area to guests and the local community as it is officially re-opened. Friday, June 14, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., all are invited to a grand reopening celebration and ribbon cutting, including guest speakers, tours, activities, and live music. The celebration will continue with free admission all weekend, Friday, June 14…

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Roof before enclosure at Brown's Bay Beach during revitalization project.

Construction at Brown’s Bay Continues Despite the Winter Weather

February 10, 2023

Focus Shifts to Indoor Work to Maintain Progress Residents along the Thousand Islands Parkway who have been watching construction progress at Brown’s Bay Beach and Picnic Area may soon notice that work is heading indoors as winter draws on. Next week, the structure-in-progress will be enclosed to keep construction work on the site moving forward, regardless of weather. As part of the multi-year revitalization project, Brown’s Bay will get a new bayfront building with accessible, gender-neutral washrooms and changerooms and food service. The new building will elevate the guest experience…

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Construction Progress Update on Revitalization at Brown’s Bay Beach

April 26, 2022

St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s Strategic Infrastructure Revitalization Plan in Full Swing at Its Oldest Park in Mallorytown, Ontario (L-R) Front of Yonge Township Mayor Roger Haley and Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark meet with St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) Chair, Hon. Bob Runciman; SLPC CEO & General Manager, Hollee Kew; and local contractors at Brown’s Bay Beach to celebrate the progress of construction on the park’s multi-year revitalization project. Mallorytown, ON — Spring has come to St. Lawrence Parks Commission’s (SLPC) oldest park, Brown’s Bay Beach and…

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Brown’s Bay Campground

January 11, 2022

 Brown’s Bay Campground Brown’s Bay Beach offers prime views of the 1000 islands the perfect picnic spot! It continues to be a popular stopping point for travellers to enjoy some outdoor recreation and magnificent scenery en route between Toronto and Montreal. The oldest of all of the Parks of the St. Lawrence, Brown’s Bay was the only provincial park between Gananoque and the Quebec border before the St. Lawrence Seaway came into existence. The large beautiful beach makes this location perfect for swimming, relaxing and having relaxing picnics in the shade…

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Green space with grass and trees overlooking body of water in the distance

Restoring Brown’s Bay Beach

November 8, 2021

Infrastructure Investments Will Optimize Guest Safety, Accessibility and Experience at Treasured Spot Along the Thousand Islands MORRISBURG, ONTARIO — St. Lawrence Parks Commission (SLPC) is pleased to announce that it is launching a multi-year project to restore its Brown’s Bay Beach site along the Thousand Islands Parkway in Mallorytown, Ontario. Work is currently underway preparing the site for key infrastructure upgrades such as new washrooms within a new canteen building, major reconstruction of a portion of the seawall that will also create an elevated beach, and a new and improved…

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Beaches

September 30, 2021

Please Note: Water quality testing at all beaches (excluding Brown’s Bay Beach) has ended for the season.  Glengarry Beach Mille Roches and Woodlands Beach Farran Park Beach Crysler Beach Brown’s Bay Beach Glengarry Beach Less than an hour west of Montreal, Glengarry Beach and Campground is located on the tranquil shores of Lake St. Francis on the St. Lawrence River. Across the river you can see the majestic spires of Saint-Anicet and in the distance the imposing Adirondack Mountains. The region is an angler’s paradise, boasting some of the best…

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Thousand Islands Parkway

December 16, 2022

Discover the Thousand Islands Parkway 37 km Multi-use Recreational Trail 2 Premier Waterfront Campgrounds The gorgeous Thousand Islands Parkway is famous for the breathtaking panoramic landscapes and its’ natural features. Seemingly endless emerald and blue vistas that stretch off into the distance like a world all its own. Sprawling forests, and gorgeous trails ripe for exploring. Scenic drives along the shoreline, and time spent out on the river. The wind in your face, the warmth of the sun and the sheer majesty of it all. The Parkway is host to…

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Ivy Lea Campground

January 11, 2022

Please note there will be construction on the 1000 Islands Bridge until October 18, 2024.  Learn More  Ivy Lea Campground Located in the heart of the 1000 Islands, one of the most scenic drives in North America, Ivy Lea is known for its spectacular views, unworldly topography and beautiful waterfront cottages. This campground is also heaven for boaters and avid scuba divers. Spend your days exploring the beautiful wooded area, visiting the suspension bridge or taking a dip in the bright blue water. 649 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Lansdowne, ON K0E…

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Camping

September 30, 2021

Campgrounds Cabins New to Camping Extended Stay Camping Glengarry Campground Mille Roches Campground Woodlands Campground McLaren Campground Farran Park Campground Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary Campground Riverside-Cedar Campground Brown’s Bay Campground Ivy Lea Campground Crysler Park Marina Campground Robin’s Roost Treehouse Camper Cabins and Mini Cabins Family Lodge Robin’s Roost Treehouse Relax and unwind in the famous Robin’s Roost Treehouse! Sip coffee on the wrap-around deck, grill fresh hamburgers on the barbecue, or simply relax on the private beach. Uniquely situated in the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary, this is…

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