Tourism Benefits

The new Centre will be a signature tourism attraction and a significant new visitor destination in Eastern Ontario, bringing more visitors, enticing them to stay longer and spend more money locally in the area.

The 1000 Islands region provides many exciting opportunities for fun and adventure and is recognized around the world for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The Centre will be an important new draw to the area that help enhance the overall visitor experience in the region.

Quick Fact: The St. Lawrence River provides navigation to deep-draft ocean vessels through the St. Lawrence Seaway that was begun in 1954 and completed in 1959. The river drops almost 59 m (226 ft) between the outflow of Lake Ontario and Montreal, Canada, which is higher than the height of Niagara Falls!

The Discovery Centre is only part of an exciting new development on Brockville’s waterfront – Tall Ships Landing.  Consisting of a hotel, retail shops, restaurant and condominiums it will be an exciting home for the Centre.  To learn more about TSL follow this link www.tallshipslanding.com