Travel deeper.
Discover what others miss.
Crafted to connect you with the people, places, and stories most travellers miss.
Based near Brockville, Ontario, our private tours are crafted to reveal the hidden gems of South Eastern Ontario. From vineyard tastings to historic towns, artisan shops, and unforgettable landscapes, every itinerary is designed to inspire. We’ll tailor the details so it feels like it was made just for you.
Taste of Winter
Along the St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence.
From Bean to Brew
A Culinary ADVENTURE Around Charleston Lake
Discover the region’s best kept culinary secrets on a guided adventure created in partnership with the 1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways. Anchored by Charleston Lake, this journey connects travellers with the people and places that define the region’s flavour and character, from the warmth of small-town cafés and artisan bakeries to the creativity of sustainable craft brewing. It is an experience that celebrates heritage, community, and the stories that make this corner of Ontario unforgettable.
Tour de Taste
A Journey of Flavour Through Leeds Grenville
Bookings are now open for the new season beginning in May.
A gourmet adventure co-curated with Chef Cynthia Peters of Maison Maitland Cooking School. Go beyond the grocery aisles and into the heart of South Eastern Ontario’s food scene, inspired by Cynthia’s love for sourcing the freshest ingredients and local favourites. Indulge in freshly baked goods, handcrafted confections, and expertly crafted beverages, with a delicious café lunch included. Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or simply love great food, this tour is a feast for the senses!
The Frontenac Affair
An Affair to Remember From Frontenac to the 1000 Islands
This is no ordinary tour. The Frontenac Affair is a high-flair, no-compromise experience. Set out for lakeside dining with one of Canada’s top chefs. A boutique wine tasting in a vineyard setting that feels like a secret. It’s rustic, refined, and rich with flavour. Then lift off. A helicopter flight over castles and coastline, landing at a secluded brewery where a craft beer flight and wood-fired pizza mark the perfect finish. Every stop is intentional. Every moment, unforgettable. This is how insiders explore South Eastern Ontario.
Regional Journey
Along the Rideau Canal
Bookings are now open for the new season beginning May.
Prepare to be captivated as you travel through the rolling countryside and lake-dotted landscapes of South Eastern Ontario. Begin your day with a joyful goat hike in Seeley’s Bay, where gentle trails and curious companions set the tone for an unforgettable adventure. From there, travel through the rolling countryside and lake-dotted landscapes of Leeds Grenville. Take in breathtaking views from Spy Rock in Westport, and taste locally crafted wine surrounded by vineyard beauty. Along the way, meet the makers behind the region’s most inspiring creations and discover what it truly means to travel off the beaten path.
Tailor Your Tour
At A 1000 Ways, we design private journeys for travellers who want more than a checklist. Each experience begins with curiosity, shaped by conversation, and unfolds through places, people, and stories that reveal the character of South Eastern Ontario. Whether your interests lean toward food and drink, heritage, quiet landscapes, or meeting the makers behind the region, your journey is thoughtfully curated to feel personal, unhurried, and deeply connected to place.