Thousand Islands - Visitor's Guide, Clayton NY in the 1000 Islands

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Visit ClaytonOperaHouse.org for the current performance calendar or to learn how you can rent the Opera House for your next event!

Weddings · Corporate Events · Benefits · Reunions · Holiday Parties · Meetings · Proms · Theatre Performances and more!

Box Office 686-2200

Admin 686-1037

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Clayton’s Historic District Discover River History!

Browse The Musky Hall of Fame, Antique Hunting Decoys, Local History, Servicemen’s Memorial Wall, and Our Gift Shop With Unique Gifts By Our Local Artists January 16 - March 27, 2013, Wed. 10am - 12pm: Hashing Over History July & August 2013: Saturday Programs 1-3 pm July & August 2013: Wednesdays History at noon July 19-20, 2013: Decoy & Wildlife Art Show July 19, 2013: Shore Dinner @ Coyote Moon Vineyards, 4-8pm november & December 2013: Festival Of Trees December 7, 2013: Juried Craft Show 10am - 4pm

312 JAMeS ST . CLAyTOn, ny 13624 (315)686-5794 . TiMUSeUM.ORG

Family Fun!

RIDE THE RIVER AND SEE THE woRlD’S moST AmAZING collEcTIoN of ANTIquE & clASSIc BoATS

– 100+ boats on display – Classic Speedboat Rides – St. Lawrence Skiff Rowing – Historic 106’ Houseboat Tours – boatbuilding Classes – Sailing Lessons – Museum Gift Shop

ANTIquE BoAT muSEum 750 Mary Street, Clayton NY

315-686-4104 / AbM.org Open daily 9–5

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welcome to clayton...

PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER BOGENSCHUTZ

Clayton’s tradition of charm and hospitality began more than a century ago when the 1000 Islands Region was the playground of the nation’s most powerful. Now that tradition is embraced by a new generation of visitors... a tradition we invite you to experience firsthand.

PHOTO BY GENEVA PHELPS MILLER

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Clayton is the quintessential river village, a jewel of a peninsula surrounded by the magnificent St. Lawrence River, nestled along the northern edge of upstate New York and minutes from the Canadian border. Come and soak up the small town atmosphere. You’ll find quaint shops and galleries, nationally known museums, and outdoor activities ranging from fishing to golfing, kayaking to hiking, all within walking distance.

There are a variety of accommodations available in Clayton. Stay in a charming bed and breakfast right in the village, or try camping at one of the scenic state

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parks or local campgrounds that line the river. Pamper yourself at a luxury resort, settle in at a friendly family motel or spend the week in one of many cottages located along the river shores that will leave you refreshed and ready for another busy day on the river.

We invite you to join us for a fun-filled family vacation, a romantic getaway, or an international adventure. We promise an experience you’ll always remember, in a glorious setting you’ll never forget!

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around the town...

After you arrive, your first stop should be the Chamber of Commerce, in the heart of the village on historic Riverside Drive. The friendly staff will answer all of your questions, and help with maps, guides and anything else you need. With so many choices, your most difficult decision will be where to begin!

Why not start with a museum? Clayton is home to three, including the Antique Boat Museum. Visitors can stroll amidst the Museum’s priceless collection of over 300 boats including the elegantly furnished 106’ Gilded-Age houseboat “La Duchesse.” Enjoy a speedboat ride in a triple cockpit mahogany runabout or take up the oars yourself in a wooden skiff and explore the waterfront of Clayton.

The Antique Boat Museum welcomes the public to the Oar, Paddle & Sail Nights hosted throughout the summer.

The first weekend in August the Annual Antique Boat Show and Auction is scheduled and draws exhibitors

and vendors from around the world.

Boat Building classes, entertaining educational programs for children and special family activities are available.

Before leaving make sure you check out the Museum Store and pick up a nautical keepsake.

The Thousand Islands Arts Center, home of the Handweaving Museum located in a historic village building on John Street, brings the visual arts alive in the 1000 Islands through art instruction and exhibits.

The Arts Center also offers a variety of classes from painting, building rustic furniture to making your own pottery in

the new pottery studio equipped with two working studios year round. Tour their gallery of ever changing exhibits such as “Along The River’s Edge” that showcases the work of area artists or pieces from the museum’s permanent collection of hand-woven textiles and rare spinning and weaving tools.

Visit the Arts Center Store, James Street, featuring works of local artisans, books, crafts, bead bar and more. The Thousand Islands Art Center hosts special events throughout the year including the Antique Show & Sale and Annual Craft Show.

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PHOTO BY GEORGE FISCHER

Just around the corner on James Street is the Thousand Islands Museum. The TI Museum is famous for decoys, muskies and the rich heritage of river life.

PHOTO BY DUDLEY DANIELSON

The Museum gallery offers a history of life along the St. Lawrence River from yesteryear and a new archival library is open to the public to research river heritage. You can also learn more about Clayton’s colorful past at the popular “History at Noon” programs.

In the “Yesterday’s Memories” Gift Shop make sure to check out the St. Lawrence Tartan, the museum’s trademark. The greens represent the cedars along the shore, the blues are the shades of the St. Lawrence River, and the red signifies the sunset over the islands. Also in the gift shop you will find a broad selection of gifts and souvenirs.

Annually the Museum hosts the Decoy & Wildlife Art Show & Auction. The show includes hunting decoy contests as well as an auction. Works of art

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by well-known artists from all of the United States and Canada are displayed for purchase.

The Clayton Opera House located on Riverside Drive recently underwent a $3.2 million renovation project and now operates as a year-round facility.

The 1903 building is now air conditioned, fully accessible and offers both performance and banquet facilities. Events are added regularly to the Opera House schedule and include concerts, films, theatre, dances and lectures.

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ready to shop?

“Original” Thousand Islands Dressing that was created right here.

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BOGENSCHUTZ

Clayton was literally built with that in mind.

Most of downtown was constructed in the late 19th century to meet the needs of Corbin’s River Heritage Shop houses a shoppers coming from both land and water. huge collection of historical photographs and books of the 1000 Islands. Whether Be sure to look up while you stroll our main your taste runs to watercolor paintings or streets. The upper stories share attractive period photographs, you’re certain to find architectural features - window crowns, something you’ll love. and cast-iron cornices. If you are interested in architecture, be sure to pop into the Art galleries are just the beginning. A Chamber of Commerce for their walking leisurely stroll down our main streets brings tour brochure. It’s a self-guided passport you to an array of unique shops including into the intriguing history and charm of clothing boutiques, jewelry shops, as well Clayton’s commercial buildings, homes and as shops offering 1000 Islands collectibles churches. to take home as a keepsake.

The natural beauty of the St. Lawrence River has inspired artists for centuries, so its no wonder that Clayton is home to a number of galleries.

Maybe you are looking to take home a taste of the 1000 Islands from one of several gourmet food emporiums including “River Rat” Cheese or a bottle of the famous

Perhaps you’d like to tour one our local wineries. Clayton’s climate combined with the constant moisture flow from the St. Lawrence River is a perfect match for growing cold hardy grape vines. Coyote Moon Vineyards, located in Clayton, is making wine from four grape varieties including Frontenac, Brianna’s, Marquette and Frontenac Gris evolved out of the University of Minnesota’s highly acclaimed Cold Hardy Wine Grapes Program. Free tours of the wine making area are available and a tasting room is open daily allowing visitors to sample before they purchase.

The Thousand Islands Winery is New York’s most northern Farm Winery located approximately 7 miles North of Clayton. The winery occupies a historical 28 acre farm that was established in 1836 and has grape vineyards and a tasting room. Free wine tasting allows you to sample their wines and you can take a free tour of the wine production facility that starts everyday at 10am. The winery is open daily, year-round and hosts manys festivals throughout the year.

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take a moment to relax...

The local library on John Street welcomes visitors, and has Internet ready computers where you can check your e-mail.

Summer sunsets provide a breathtaking backdrop for Clayton’s Waterfront concerts at Frink Park on Riverside Drive several Thursday nights in summer. Jazz, brass ensembles, military, country, and contemporary music are featured at these popular evening events.

There may be a tall ship or navy vessel docked right there as ships travel to Clayton throughout the summer.

PHOTO BY DUDLEY DANIELSON

You are welcome to join us on Sunday morning at one of our many friendly churches.

After a full day of activities, you’ll welcome a chance to relax at one of Clayton’s many restaurants. Watch the boats go by from the deck of one of our river front eateries. Be sure to ask a native whether that cargo ship was a “laker” or a “salty”.

Unwind with a leisurely, gourmet dinner; or grab a quick bite at a cafe or pizzeria. Have a sandwich wrapped to go and picnic at one of our beautiful parks. Don’t forget to stop for ice cream!

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PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BOGENSCHUTZ

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experience river living...

PHOTO BY DUDLEY DANIELSON

There is no better way to experience the beauty of the St. Lawrence River than from the bow of a boat. The spray in your face- the wind in your hair- it’s a feeling like no other. The magnificence of the sparkling water, set off by the picturesque Be sure to bring your own boat. Clayton makes it easy to get your boat into the water. The village provides a public launch and docking at many points along the river including a 200-foot floating dock complex in front of the Village. Clayton also has a number of well-equipped full service marinas where you can buy gas, supplies, dock for the evening, or rent watercraft ranging from small fishing boats to pontoon “party boats”.

islands, offers a potent reminder of why the 1000 Islands has long been the choice of vacationers from around the world.

Take off and try tubing, head out on water skies, explore the islands, and stop for a quick swim or picnic.

If you don’t have your own boat, you can enjoy the guided pleasures of a boat tour. The scenic vessels leave Clayton throughout the day and travel beneath the 1000 Islands Bridge to near-by Alexandria Bay, romantic Boldt Castle and around the islands into Canada.

You’ll learn about Clayton’s colorful past filled with bootleggers, pirates and local

“river rats”. Perhaps you would prefer a private, personalized tour where you can try a day of “rivering” with a local guide on his private boat. With just your own friends and family aboard, your tour can be as personalized as you like.

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BILL & JACK’S MARINA (Fisher’s Landing)

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CLAYTON MARINA (50 State Street)

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FRENCH BAY (French Bay)

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FRENCH CREEK MARINA (Wahl Street)

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CHALKS MARINA & BOAT SALES (Fisher’s Landing) 315-686-5622 12 26 a G a a a a a a a a a a a a

MEYERS MARINE (Rte 12 & Rivershore Dr.)

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NORTHERN MARINE (16872 Stern Drive)

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PIER 65 MARINA (State Street)

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R.J. MARINE (Riverside Drive)

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SCHERMERHORN HARBOR (Hammond)

315-324-5966 9 40 a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a

SEAWAY SLIPS (1100 State Street)

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SPICER MARINE BASIN (40616 Marina Rd )

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ST. LAWRENCE RESTORATION (411 Franklin St.) 315-686-5950 7 50

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The Thousand Islands Regional Dock and Clayton Cruise Ship Terminal is conveniently located on the edge of the main shipping channel along the St. Lawrence River in historic Clayton, New York. The dock sits on the shoreline in front of Frink Park along Riverside Drive in downtown Clayton.

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The Thousand Islands Regional Dock is able to host a wide scale of vessels – from tall ships to yachts, tugboats to cruise ships. The Thousand Islands Regional Dock and Clayton Cruise Ship Terminal is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Coast Guard certified 105c Port of Entry.

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Recent visitors to Clayton include; tall ships – Lynx, Roseway, Fair Jeanne, Highlander Sea, yachts – Blue Moon, Lady Sandals, Unity and Battered Bull, tugboats – Robinson Bay, Performance and Commodore Straits.

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an outdoor enthusiasts paradise...

PHOTO BY DOUG JOHNSTON

PHOTO BY TOM GILLETTE

Explore the natural side of the 1000 Islands. The 1000 Islands Region is filled with activities that take advantage of this natural paradise. Clayton offers an outdoor recreational playground to enjoy from fishing to kayaking, to diving and snorkeling, to golfing, hiking, biking and camping.

PHOTO BY RICH CLARKE

For two centuries, Clayton has been the center of 1000 Islands fishing action. Years ago, the local fishing guides plied the waters off Clayton carrying the wealthy and famous on their annual fishing excursions. Now the local guides have powerboats equipped with the latest fishing tackle, electronic equipment and safety gear

to ensure passengers’ safety and comfort. Your captain will ensure an exciting experience, and may even end your trip with a traditional shore dinner.

The clear waters of the St. Lawrence provide a fishing experience second to none. In fact, USA Weekend recently named Clayton and the Thousand Islands the number one bass fishing spot in the country! There are any number of game fish, sure to thrill the angler of every ability. Northern pike, walleye, bass, perch, panfish and the elusive trophy muskellunge continue to

challenge fisherman from all over the country and attract professional fishing tournaments year after year.

Fishing maps are available, along with plenty of bait, tackle and advice, at local bait shops for those who would rather fish on their own. Launch your own boat and venture out to discover your own “hot spot” or bring along a folding chair and cast off from the dock at Frink Park. For your convenience, fishing licenses are available at many locations throughout Clayton.

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in this area, allowing for very comfortable diving temperatures from May through October. Both novice and expert divers will find a piece of paradise in Clayton.

Several dive businesses in the area can provide services for divers.

The St. Lawrence River is one of the premier diving sites in the country, and Clayton boasts the first natural features dive park in the Thousand Islands.

Underwater enthusiasts will want to dive right into the clear waters of the St. Lawrence River to explore many wrecks that rest on the riverbed.

The crystal clear water provides breathtaking access to the natural beauty just meters beneath the surface.

The water clarity provides excellent underwater visibility. Horizontal visibility of 50-70 feet at 100-foot depths is not unusual. The River is the resting place of hundreds of shipwrecks, some dating back to the late 1700’s.

The strong current found in some areas of the St Lawrence River creates excellent drift conditions for those who seek artifacts. There is no thermo cline

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Prefer to stay a little closer to the surface?

Snorkeling is popular, due to the river’s amazing water clarity.

Kayaking is very popular in Clayton, and exploring the islands is a very exhilarating experience. Take a canoe or kayak and venture into the wilderness and wonders of the French Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Small game and songbirds are found in here in open meadows and hardwood uplands.

Waterfowl and furbearers find suitable homes as well in cattail marsh that borders the open waters of French Creek.

The WMA is also suitable for hikers and biking. Unpaved roads within the WMA provide good access,

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but foot travel or paddle is the primary means of movement throughout the area.

For the more sports-minded among our visitors we offer several excellent golf courses for golfers of all skill levels.

Several area resorts offer golf and accommodations packages as well as meeting rooms and corporate golf tournaments.

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Looking to exercise? Clayton has a gym with day passes available or you can head up to Cerow Recreation Park where you can swim a few laps at the outdoor community pool, walk the paved recreation walking trail, play a set on one of the lighted tennis courts or shoot some hoops on the basketball court.

For those who are looking for a tables, hot showers and nearby access total outdoor adventure, camping to the river are amenities available. opportunities are abound in the Clayton area with both private and state parks offering a wide range of camping options.

Campers will find wooded tent sites, full hook ups, clean restrooms, ample picnic

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a walking tour rich in history...

Clayton is rich in river history. Downtown Clayton has been designated by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a historic district. This district is architecturally and historically significant as one of the most intact and cohesive collections of late 19th and early 20th century commerical buildings in northern New York. There are 31 buildings in the historical district, all built between 1854 and the 1920s.

Stop in at the Chamber of Commerce when you arrive and ask for a weekly updated listings of events or a Walking Tour Map. The map will guide you on a walking tour of the village and will provide you with some interesting facts about the historic buildings you will see.

Many individual brochures representing lodging, dining and other facilities are also available.

Approximate distances from major cities to Clayton, NY Albany, NY.......................................223.5 miles Binghamton, NY........................... 164.5 miles Buffalo, NY......................................235.8 miles New York City, NY......................335.6 miles Rochester, NY.................................170.8 miles Syracuse, NY....................................90.4 miles Allentown, PA................................294.3 miles

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Erie, PA..............................................322.6 miles Harrisburg, PA.............................. 351.3 miles Philadelphia, PA...............................344 miles Pittsburgh, PA............................... 443.2 miles Scranton, PA....................................220.2 miles Atlantic City, NJ.......................... 404.4 miles Camden, NJ.................................... 347.8 miles Newark, NJ...................................... 328.1 miles Trenton, NJ.......................................357.5 miles Baltimore, MD............................... 422.7 miles Barre, VT...........................................272.4 miles Burlington, VT..............................256.6 miles Rutland, VT.................................... 292.4 miles Boston, MA..................................... 389.4 miles Springfield, MA.............................307.1 miles Worcester, MA................................351.5 miles

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Cincinnati, OH..............................655.6 miles Cleveland, OH................................417.9 miles Columbus, OH...............................555.2 miles Toledo, OH.......................................484.3 miles Youngstown, OH........................... 417.5 miles

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2013 calendar of events...

Stop at the Chamber office for further information or visit our web site for the most current listings... www.1000islands-clayton.com Date Event Where January 16th-March 27th February 1st-March 30th February 2nd February 9th February 9th February 16th April 12th-14th April 19th-June 15th May 4th May 10th May 17th-19th May 17th-19th May 20th May 25th June 8th June 8th June 14th-16th June 14th-16th June 14th June 16th-22nd June 21st-July 29th June 29th-July 30th June 29th July 3rd July 6th July 10th-12th July 13th July 17th July 19th July 19th-20th July 19th-20th July 19th-21st July 20th July 27th July 27th July 27th July 28th August 2nd-Sept 7th August 2nd-4th August 2nd-4th August 9th August 9th-11th August 17th-18th August 23th-25th August 24th-25th August 29th-31st August 31st September 7th-8th September 7th-8th September 13th-Dec 7th September 21st-22nd October 5th October 12th October 19th November 16th Nov. 18th - Dec. 27th December 7th December 7th December 7th-8th

Hashing over History-every Wednesday 10am-12pm The Art of Winter Exhibit Save The River’s Winter Environmental Conference Valentine’s Day Food & Wine Pairing Heritage Arts Day & Kid’s Art “Cookie & Punch Reception” Clayton Fire Department Fishing Derby Annual 1000 Islands Spring Boat Show Textile Exhibition “Vintage Fabrics & Fashion” Farmers Market Fiesta Day Antique Boat Museum opens for season Highway Legend’s 2nd Annual Two Nations 1000 Islands Extravaganza Car Show Weaving History Conference Thousand Islands Museum Opens for Season Grape Blossom Festival “Trash & Treasures” Village Wide Rummage Sale Thousand Islands Family Day The Great New York State Food & Wine Festival Sailing Seaway Clayton Festival & Dock Dogs Competition TILT Community Picnic at Zenda Farm Great International Steamboat Flotilla “Along The River’s Edge” Art Show & Sale Clayton Lions Club Bass Tournament 4th Annual Keith Brabant Music Festival Gala Fireworks Display Save The River’s Rock for the River 10 Hawn Memorial Library Book Sale Thousand Islands Winery 10th Birthday Bash “Pasta on the Greens” Hawn Memorial Library Benefit Revival of the 1000 Islands Old Fashion Community Shore Dinner 45th Annual Decoy & Wildlife Art Show River Community Church Rummage & Bake Sale Family Field Days TILT’s Annual Summer Gathering to Benefit Otter Creek Preserve Howl at the Moon—Farmers Market Event Save The River 11th Annual 5k Fun Run & Walk 34th Annual T.I. Stamp, Coin, Postcard, Jewelry, Gem, & Collectables Show Annual Kidney Walk Thousand Islands Arts Center New Summer Art Exhibition 1000 Islands Duals Wrestling Event 49th Annual Antique Boat Show & Auction 49th Annual Antique Show: Wine Cheese Preview 49th Annual Antique Show 36th Annual Clayton – 1000 Islands Rotary Gun & Sportsmen’s Show & Sale 3rd Annual Bluegrass in the Vineyards 31st Annual Juried Craft Show & Sale 3rd Annual Clayton Country Jam Blues at the Winery BFL-FLW Outdoors Fishing Tournament 1000 Islands Model Train Fair Thousand Islands Arts Center Fall Art Exhibition 16th Annual Vintage & Classic Street Meet 10th Annual Oktoberfest Harvest Festival—Farmers Market Event 2nd Annual Punkin Chunkin & BBQ Contest Holiday Shoppers Poker Run 19th Annual Festival of Trees 51st Annual Christmas Parade & Christmas Festivities 9th Annual Christmas Activities Kris Kringle Market

Thousand Islands Museum Thousand Islands Arts Center Clayton Opera House Thousand Islands Winery Thousand Islands Arts Center K of C / Clayton Cerow Recreation Park Arena Thousand Islands Arts Center Coyote Moon Vinewards Antique Boat Museum Cerow Recreation Park Arena Thousand Islands Arts Center Thousand Islands Museum Thousand Islands Winery Clayton Area Antique Boat Museum Cerow Recreation Park Arena Frink Park Zenda Farm Preserve Antique Boat Museum Thousand Islands Arts Center French Creek Marina Coyote Moon Vinewards Downtown Clayton Clayton Opera House Clayton Fire Station, Graves Street Thousand Islands Winery C-Way Restaurant Coyote Moon Vineyards Cerow Recreation Park Arena River Community Church Clayton Picton Island Coyote Moon Vinewards Frink Park Cerow Recreation Park Arena Cerow Recreation Park Pavillion Thousand Islands Arts Center Cerow Recreation Park Arena Antique Boat Museum Cerow Recreation Park Arena Cerow Recreation Park Arena Cerow Recreation Park Arena Coyote Moon Vinewards Cerow Recreation Park Arena Clayton Opera House Thousand Islands Winery French Creek Marina Cerow Recreation Park Arena Thousand Islands Arts Center Downtown Clayton Thousand Islands Winery Coyote Moon Vinewards Clayton Clayton Businesses Thousand Islands Museum Downtown Clayton Hawn Memorial Library Thousand Islands Winery

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2013 member directory... ambulance service, life saving & resuscitator

Emergency.......................................................................................................................................................Dial 911 Non-Emergency............................................................................................................................. 315-686-5731 Clayton Fire Dept. - Graves St.............................................................................................315-686-3131 Depauville Fire Dept. - Depauville.................................................................................315-686-5274 Fishers Landing Fire Dept. - Fishers Landing........................................................315-788-1313 Thousand Islands Emergency Rescue Service - 100 Union St.............. 315-686-2058

hospitals

River Hospital- Alex Bay....................................................................... 315-482-2511/315-658-2286 Samaritan Medical Center - Watertown....................................................................315-785-4000

police

(911 is in effect in this area) Clayton Police Department - Municipal Building.............................................315-686-3222

dentists

physicians

electric company

post offices

Clayton Dental Office, PLLC - 775 Graves St........................................................315-686-5142 National Grid - 21265 NYS Rte 232, Watertown................................................ 800-642-4272

pharmacy

Kinney Drugs Inc. - 822 James St....................................................................................315-686-5121

accommodations

1000 Islands Summer Rental Grindstone Island, Clayton 315-668-8174/315-350-9515 Alex Bay Townhouse 16 Otter St, Alex Bay • 315-867-8904 802-644-2961 All About the River Waterfront Cottages 1100 State Street, Clayton• 315-686-4695 Angel Rock Waterfront Cottages 34311 Rt. 12E, Cape Vincent • 315-654-2495 Bearup Family Farmhouse 39935 Rte 12, Clayton • 315-778-4627 Bertrand’s Motel 229 James St., Clayton • 315-686-3641 Bill & Jack’s Marina & Cottages P.O.Box 463, Fishers Ldng • 315-686-3592 Birch Haven Campground NYS Rt. 12E, Clayton • 315-686-5253 Branche House 3129 Branche Rd, Cape Vincent • 585-742-1410 Burd House 513 Alexandria St., Clayton • 866-679-2639 Burritt House 18 Otter St., Alex Bay • 315-867-8904 802-644-2961 Cal’s Cottages 16664 Calhoun Rd., Clayton • 315-686-1743 Calumet Motel 617 Union St., Clayton • 315-686-5201 Cantwell Pier 65 Cottages 39645 Rte 12 E, Clayton • 315-686-3992 Cape House 3128 Branche Rd, Cape Vincent • 585-742-1410 Clayton House 832 State St., Clayton • 315-654-2495 Clayton Mullberry Cottage 600 John St., Clayton • 315-686-2272 Clipper Inn Motel Outer State St., Clayton • 315-686-3842 Cole Cottage Fishers Landing • 315-867-8904 802-644-2961 C-Way Motel & Resort 37024 NYS Rt.12 Clayton • 315-686-4214 Dan’s Cottages 1016 State St., Clayton • 315-686-5563

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Dock At The Bridge 1110 State St.,Clayton • 315-254-4683 Fair Wind Lodge 38201 NYS Rt. 12E, Clayton • 315-686-5251 French Creek Campground Wahl St., Clayton • 315-686-3621 Garden Angels Bed & Breakfast 545 John Street, Clayton • 315-778-6762 Green Cedars 34379 NYS Rt. 12E, Clayton • 315-654-2973 Hart’s Wooden Boat Inn 606 Alexandria St., Clayton • 315-686-5004 Hayes Rivershore Cottages 40263 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-771-0321 Hilton Garden Inn 1290 Arsenal Street, Watertown • 315-788-1233 Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1290 Arsenal Street, Watertown • 315-779-1234 Island Boat House, Occident Island Fishers Landing • 800-686-6056 Islander Marina & Lodge 500 Theresa Street, Clayton • 315-686-5574 Joan Baldwin Cottage Rentals 16997 Blanch Lane W., Clayton • 315 686-4041 K’s Cottages & Motel 1075 State St, Clayton• 315-686-3380 800-643-8622 Lagoon River Retreat 255 Bartlett Point Rd., Clayton • 315-686-2706 Lanz’s Motel, Cottages & Campground 40033 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-5690 Lonsway Hill Apartments 100Joseph LonswayDr.Clayton• 315-755-1269 McKinley House B&B 505 Hugunin Street, Clayton • 315-686-3518 Merry Knoll Campground 38115 Rt. 12E, Clayton • 315-686-3055 Micale’s on the River 40454 Riverwood Estates Lane, Clayton 315-699-7738 / 315-391-6587 Mil’s Cottages & Motel 40115 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-3891 877-516-9684 Morning Star Bed & Breakfast Clayton • 315-778-6123 Pierhouse Restaurant & Motel 110 State Street, Clayton • 315-686-5588

Samaritan Family Health Center - 909 Strawberry Ln.................................315-686-2094 Clayton Post Office - 236 John St....................................................................................315-686-3311 Depauville Post Office - Depauville.............................................................................315-686-3040 Fishers Landing Post Office - 41985 Orleans Ave............................................315-686-5008 UPS Outlet - Clayton Marina..............................................................................................315-686-3378 Pinehurst on the St. Lawrence 20683 Pinehurst Rd., Alex Bay • 315-482-9452 P.J.’s Motel & River Rat Café 41867 NYS Rte. 180 Fishers Landing 315-686-9886 Riveredge Resort 17 Holland St., Alex Bay • 800-ENJOY US 315-482-9917 Riverview Apartments (Senior Housing) 912 Strawberry Lane, Clayton • 315-686-4386 River Vista Properties, LLC 32396-32404 NYS Rte. 12, Cape Vincent 315-783-2984 / 315-654-4386 Robert King Rentals 728 Riverside Drive, Clayton • 585-738-7999 Schermerhorn Harbor 71 Schermerhorn Ldg. Rd., Hammond 315-324-5966 Seaway Slips Cottages 1100 State St., Clayton • 315-686-4695 Shaw’s Mobile Home Park 42665 Seaway Ave., Clayton • 315-686-5066 The Chateau 39621 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-4217 The Little Red Cottage 1120 State Street, Clayton • 315 686-5698 Thousand Islands Inn 335 Riverside Dr., Clayton• 315-686-3030 800-544-4241 West Winds Motel & Cottages 38267 NYS Rte 12E Clayton • 315-686-3352 888-937-8963 Whiskey Island Lodge Clayton • 315-686-5600

agricultural / farm

Mid River Farm Grindstone Island • 315-686-2642 Durand’s East Edge Ranch 18739 Co. Rte. 3, LaFargeville • 315-686-4144

antiques

Allman Promotions P.O. Box 470, Clayton • 315-686-5789 etc.

337 James St. Clayton • 315-408-1958

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architect

Aubertine and Currier Architects, Engineers & Land Surveyors, PLLC. 522 Bradley St., Watertown • 315-782-2005 Grater Architects, P.C. 519 Riverside Dr. Clayton • 315-686-2993 Taylored Architecture 511 Hugunin Street, Clayton • 315-399-8936

art / framing

St. Lawrence Gallery 203 James St. Clayton • 315-686-1009 47382 Dingman Pt Rd, Alex Bay 315-482-2833 St. Lawrence Pottery 41468 Rte 12 Clayton • 315-686-4252 Winged Bull Studio 12975 House Road Clayton • 315-686-5722

associations / clubs

Alexandria Bay Chamber of Commerce 7 Market St., Alex Bay • 315-482-9531 American Legion-Post 821 518 Riverside Dr Clayton • 315-686-3442 Antique & Classic Boat Society 422 James St. Clayton • 315-686-2628 Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce 175 North St. Cape Vincent • 315-654-2481 Clayton Improvement Association 913 Strawberry Lane Clayton • 315-686-3212 Clayton Lions Club Dr. Forbes, Clayton • 315-686-5268 Clayton Local Development Corp.

405 Riverside Dr. Clayton • 315-686-3512 Clayton Rotary Club PO Box 295 Clayton • Polly Baril, 315-686-2832 Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways 253 State St. Watertown • 315-782-1890ext. 2215 Greater Watertown-North Country Chamber 1241 Coffeen St. Watertown • 315-788-4400 Grindstone Island Research & Heritage Ctr 41591CrossIslandRd,Grindstone•315-523-0672 Henderson Harbor Chamber of Commerce POBox468,HendersonHarbor•888-938-5568

10 0 0islands-clay ton.com Highway Legends Car, Bike, Truck Club 759 Starbuck Ave., Watertown • 315-771-7807 Knights of Columbus Rees St. Clayton • Charlie Stage • 315-686-2041 Rivergate Wheelers ATV Club, Inc. P.O. Box 295, LaFargeville • 315-771-3533 Thousand Islands Park Corp.

P.O. Box 1103, TI Park • 315-482-2576 Thousand Islands Seaway Wine Trail 315-525-2576 / 315-768-7137 Thousand Islands Snowmobile Club P.O. Box 361, Clayton • 315-783-3222 Thousand Islands Young Leaders Org 405 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-3512 x 20 Thousand Islands Youth Hockey Assoc.

P.O. Box 278, Clayton • 315-778-6962

boat brokers

atv / motorcycle / rv snowmobile / sales / service

American Metal Craft 690 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-9805

Caskinette Lofink Ford 36788 NYS Rte 26, Carthage • 315-493-1360 Clayton Marina 50 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3378 Crank Unlimited 1075 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3380

auto sales / parts / service / gas stations

C&M Auto Repair 14263 House Rd., Clayton • 315-686-5281 Caskinette Lofink Ford 36788 NYS Rte 26, Carthage • 315-493-1360 Chris’s Service Station CornerState&JamesSt.,Clayton•315-686-3321 Clayton Shurfine Market 503 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3601 Davidson Automotive Group 18423 US Rte 11, Watertown • 315-782-7700 Forkey, LLC. 31537 Route 12, LaFargeville • 315-686-3099 Fred’s Quick Lube & Auto Service Center 906 James St., Clayton • 315-686-3720 North Country Express Rt. 12 & State St., Clayton • 315-285-5125 Phinn’s Fender & Body 14796 Co. Rte 3, Clayton • 315-686-3369 Phinney’s Automotive Center 900 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5271 800-321-1220 T.I. Auto-Boat Parts 343 James St., Clayton• 315-686-4340 T.I. Bait Store 42980 NYS Rte 12, Alex Bay • 315-482-9903 The Victorian Outer James St., Clayton • 315-686-4528 Watertown Spring & Alignment 445 Coffeen St., Watertown • 315-788-6831

banks / loan offices

Carthage Federal Savings & Loan 325 State St., Clayton • 315-686-4850 Community Bank, N.A. 205 State St., Clayton • 315-686-5551 Key Bank Natonal Assoc.

538 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-5221 Wartertown Savings Bank 352 James St., Clayton • 315-686-1280

barge services

Patch Seaway International, Inc. P.O. Box 6, Clayton • 315-686-2706 R.J. Marine 690 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-9805

Clayton Marina 50 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3378 French Bay Theresa Street, Clayton • 315-686-5574 Chalk’s Marina & Boat Sales P.O. Box 477, Fishers Landing • 315-686-5622 Northern Marine 16872 Stern Drive, Clayton • 315-686-4398 Schermerhorn Harbor 71 Schermerhorn Ldg. Rd., Hammond 315-324-5966 St. Lawrence Restoration 411 Franklin St, Clayton • 315-686-5950

boat builders

boat / prop repair

Chalk’s Marina & Boat Sales P.O. Box 477, Fishers Landing • 315-686-5622 Clayton Marina 50 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3378 Don’s Prop Shop, Inc. 38648 NYS Rt.12E, Clayton • 315-686-2463 Meyers Marine 40729 NYS Rt 12 • 315-686-4400 Schermerhorn Harbor 71 Schermerhorn Ldg. Rd., Hammond 315-324-5966

boat rentals

Chalk’s Marina & Boat Sales P.O. Box 477, Fishers Landing • 315-686-5622 Clayton Marina 50 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3378 French Creek Marina 250 Wahl Dr., Clayton • 315-686-3621 Mil’s Motel & Cottages 40115 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-3891 877-516-9684 Schermerhorn Harbor 71 Schermerhorn Ldg. Rd., Hammond 315-324-5966 Seaway Slips 1100 State St., Clayton • 315-686-4695 Spicer Marine Basin 40616 Marina Road, Clayton • 315-686-3141

boat restoration

St. Lawrence Restoration Co. Inc. 411 Franklin St., Clayton • 315-686-5950

boat tours / shuttles

Clayton Island Tours 39621 NYS Rte 12, Clayton • 315-686-4820 Garnsey Classic Island Cruises 36418 Pelo Rd., Clayton • 315-955-9166 R.J. Marine 690 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 686-9805 Uncle Sam Boat Tours 45 James St., Alex Bay • 315-482-2611

H&R Block Business Services 703 State St., Clayton 315-686-2299/315-686-5000 Higher Standards Steve Ferency • 315-482-4567 Pay-Write Payroll & Bookkeeping Frances Ivey • 315-654-4744

campsites / trailer & rv parks

1000 Islands Campground 42099NYSRte12AlexandriaBay•315-686-2600 Birch Haven Campground NYS Rt. 12E, Clayton • 315-686-5253 French Creek Campgrounds Wahl St., Clayton • 315-686-3621 Lanz’s Motel, Cottages & Campground 40033 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-5690 Merry Knoll Campground 38115 Rt. 12E, Clayton • 315-686-3055 Riverside Acres Campground 33421 Rte 12 E Cape Vincent • 315 686-4001 Shaw’s Mobile Home Park 42665 Seaway Ave., Alex Bay • 315-686-5066

canvas service

Daldry Marine Canvas 315-651-9402 Weather Stopper 692 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4392

car wash

1000 Islands Car Wash 750 James St., Clayton • 315-686-3728 Caskinette Lofink Ford 36788 NYS Rte 26, Carthage • 315-493-1360 LA Soap n Suds 36387 NYS Rt. 180, LaFargeville Phinney’s Car Wash 900 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5271

carpet / flooring

Reinman’s Decorating Center 528 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2636

catering

Bellas 602 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2341 C-Way Resort Route 12, Clayton • 315-686-3102 Clipper Inn 126 State St., Rte 12 E • 315-686-3842 DiPrinzio’s Cutom Catering 240 Cartier Ave. Clayton • 315-285-5022 Foxy’s Restaurant Fishers Landing • 315-686-3781 Lyric Coffee House & Bistro 246 James St., Clayton • 315-686-4700 O’Brien’s Restaurant & Bar 226 Webb St., Clayton • 315-686-1110 Pickle Barrel Café Depauville • 315-686-3640 Pierhouse Restaurant & Motel 110 State Street, Clayton • 315-686-5588 T.I. Property Services (Bartending) Clayton • 315-686-4318

bookkeeping / accounting tax prep / office service / business consultants churches Carrier Bay Business Services 135 Bay Lane, Clayton • 315-783-0308 Myron G. Butler 100 South Shore Dr., Clayton • 315-686-9807

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 521 James St., Clayton • 315-686-3398 Christ Episcopal Church 235 John St., Clayton • 315-686-3703 Clayton United Methodist Church 324 John St., Clayton • 315-686-3887

Grindstone Island United Methodist Church P.O. Box 411, Grindstone Island • 315-686-3113 River Community Church 38844 Bartlett Point Rd, Clayton • 315-686-3194

contractors

1000 Islands Ready Mix Concrete LaFargeville • 315-686-3203 Bach & Co. 11176 Co. Rt. 9, Clayton • 315-686-3083 C.C. McCready Masonry 616 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-783-8645 Chip Garnsey Remodel & Construction 817 State St., Clayton • 315-778-8754 Clement Sealing & Striping 228 John St., Clayton • 315-955-8799 DAK Design & Constructing, Inc. P.O. Box 271, Wellesley Island • 315-482-3040 David Ivey Construction Inc. 34363 Co. Rt. 4, Cape Vincent 315-654-4744 DW Quick Construction Services, Inc. PO Box 222, 28341 Stoney Point Road, Cape Vincent • 315-654-2146 Hazlewood Mechanicals, Inc. Brooks Drive, P.O.B 307, Clayton • 315-686-2160 J. Weller Painting 13369 House Rd., Clayton • 315-686-4688 Johnson’s Sand & Gravel 23284 Ct. Rte 3, LaFargeville • 315-482-7632 315-771-1450 Kevin Garnsey General Construction 11470 Cty Rte 9., Clayton • 315-686-3731 LP Builders 34867 Wood Rd., Clayton • 315-783-1850 Morgia Masonry 13322 House Rd., Clayton • 315-686-9845 New Century Electric, Inc. 38465 NYS Rte 12, Clayton • 315-686-2574 Omar LLC 40812 Cty Rte 13., Clayton • 315-408-1836 Patch Seaway International, Inc. P.O. Box 6, Clayton • 315-686-2706 Peterson’s Painting 34682 Wood Rd., Clayton • 315-686-3505 Reff Development, Inc. 15372 Lovers Lane, Clayton • 315-686-5699 Rogers Construction 15363 Carrier Lane, Clayton • 315-686-3366 Rusty Johnson Masonry 23284 Ct. Rte 3, LaFargeville • 315-482-7632 W.D.BachSiteWork&MarineConstruction P.O. Box 434, Clayton • 315-686-5555 Woodley Dee Mechanical 602 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4236 Youngs Electric Plus, LLC. 212 William St., Cape Vincent • 315-654-2376

computer/ copier / fax / sales & service

Merlin Systems 26228 Perch Lake Rd. , Watertown 315-782-1538 Northern Computers 130 Park Place Suite 1 Watertown • 315-779-1385

diving

Hunt Underwater Specialties 40782 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-1070 Winter: 315-788-2075 French Creek Marina Wahl St., Clayton • 315-686-3621

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Chalk’s Marina & Boat Sales Fishers Landing • 315-686-5622 Clayton Marina 50 State Street, Clayton • 315-686-3378 Clayton Municipal Dock Mary Street, Clayton • 315-686-3451 French Bay Marina Clayton, Clayton • 315-686-5574 French Creek Marina Wahl St., Clayton • 315-686-3621 Islander Marina & Lodge 500 Theresa Street, Clayton • 315-686-5574 Meyers Marine 40729 NYS Rt 12 • 315-686-4400 R.J. Marine 690 Riverside Dr., Clayton• 315-686-9805 Schermerhorn Harbor Hammond • 315-324-5966 Seaway Slips 1100 State Street, Clayton • 315-686-4695 Spicer Marine Basin 40616 Marina Road, Clayton • 315-686-3141 TI Pier 225 Marina Clayton • 315-569-6153 Village Docks (Riverside Drive) Clayton • 315-686-3656/315-686-5552

dog grooming

Kiki’s K-nine Kuts 15430 Lovers Lane, Clayton • 315-681-8993

environmental

Save The River 409 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2010 Thousand Islands Land Trust 135 John Street, Clayton • 315-686-5345

financial advisors / cpa Ford, English Financial Group 607 Mary St., Clayton • 315-686-4910 JR Gardner & Co. 603 Washington St., Watertown • 315-788-2383 Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 200 Washington St., Suite 202, Watertown • 315-782-9392

fishing guides

Myrle Bauer • 315-686-2122 Allen Benas • 315-686-3030/877-544-4241 Rich Clarke • 315-686-3041 / 888-686-3041 Clay Ferguson • 315-686-3100 Russ Finehout • 315-686-1216 Winter • 863-692-9117 Jeff Garnsey • 315-955-9166 Tom Gillette • 315-686-3017 / 800-716-2672 Steve Wilcox • 607-327-2868/607-273-7949

fishing licenses

Bill & Jack’s Marina Fishers Landing • 315-686-3592 Clayton’s Bait Shop 302 State St., Clayton • 315-686-6159 Kathy LaClair, Town Clerk 405Riverside Dr., Clayton, 315-686-3512ext.24 T.I. Bait Store 42980 NYS Rte 12, Alex Bay • 315-482-9903

fishing tackle / bait sports equipment

Bill & Jack’s Marina P.O.Box 463,Fishers Lndg • 315-686-3592

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Chalk’s Marina & Boat Sales P.O.Box 477,Fishers Lndg • 315-686-5622 Clayton’s Bait Shop 302 State St., Clayton • 315-686-6159 French Creek Marina Wahl St, Clayton• 315-686-3621 Schermerhorn Harbor 71 Schermerhorn Ldg. Rd., Hammond 315-324-5966 T.I. Bait Store 42980 NYS Rte 12, Alex Bay • 315-482-9903

florist

Catz Paw Florals & Stuff 13851 House Rd., Clayton • 315-679-0869 Gray’s Flower Shop, Inc. 234 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5791 800-767-GRAY

funeral services

Cummings Funeral Service Inc. 320 John St., Clayton • 315-686-5101 214 Sterling St., Watertown • 315-782-0830

garden center

Deluke’s Garden Center & Landscaping 40635 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-4769 Farmer’s Wife Creations 16436 Cty Rte. 12, LaFargeville • 315686-4769 Kring’s 1000 Islands Produce & Nursery 44337 NYS Rt. 12, Alex Bay • 315-482-4917

golf courses

C-Way Golf Club 37093 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-4562 Clayton Country Club 105 State St., Clayton • 315-686-4242 River Golf Adventures (Mini-Golf) 40168 NYS Rte 12, Clayton • 315-777-0225 Thousand Islands Country Club 21496 Clubhouse Dr., Wellesley Island 315-482-9454

government

Town of Clayton 405 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-3512 Village of Clayton 425 Mary St., PO Box 250 Clayton • 315-686-5552

graphic arts / design

Clarke Graphics 720 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3041 Greg Lago 12975 House Rd., Clayton • 315-686-5722 Kathy Sturr 619 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-775-3462 North Shore Solutions 160 North Shore Dr., Clayton • 315-771-7743 Riverside Media LLC 507 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4955 Will Salisbury Clayton • 315-408-1836

grocers

Clayton Food Co-Op 226 James St., Clayton • 315-775-8087 Clayton Shurfine Market 503 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3601 North Country Express Rt 12 & James St., Clayton • 315-285-5125

The Victorian Outer James St., Clayton • 315-686-4528

hair salon / nails

Creative Edge Salon 330 James Street, Clayton • 315-686-4874 Ellen’s Beauty Salon & Spa Services 39943 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-3382 River Day Spa & Salon 342 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4045 Shear Expressions Hair Salon 141 Mary St., Clayton • 315-686-6034

hardware & furniture

Hazlewood Mechanicals, Inc. Retail Store 703 Brooks Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2160 Reinman’s Department Store 435 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-5222 White’s Lumber & Building Supplies 945 James St., Clayton • 315-686-1892

heating / plumbing

Bach & Co. 11176 County Route. 9, Clayton • 315-686-3083 F.K. Gailey Inc. 20508 Rte. 411, LaFargeville • 315-658-2240 Hazlewood Mechanicals, Inc. 703 Brooks Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2160 Woodley-Dee Mechanical 602 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4236

health & wellness

Benefit Services Group Inc. 142 Arcade St., Watertown • 315-786-0201 Clayton Chiropractic 125 State St., Clayton • 315-686-4083 Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Central New York Region • 315-782-2800 Northern Physical Therapy 307 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-1757 River Hospital Foundation PO Box 567, Alexandria Bay • 315-482-4976 River Wellness Center 814 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-767-7391 River Yoga Elizabeth Price Kellogg, Clayton • 315-523-0627 Samaritan Family Health Center 909 Strawberry Lane, Clayton • 315-686-2094

hunting preserves

Grindstone Island Hunting Guide Service 10841 Northshore Rd. • 315-686-2642

insurance

Alternative Insurance Brokers, Inc. 223 JB Wise Place, Suite 26, Watertown 315-788-0001/800-698-0003 Benefit Services Group Inc. 142 Arcade St., Watertown • 315-786-0201 Cantwell & Associates 230 James St., Clayton • 315-686-3350 Cerow Agency, Inc. 221 John St., Clayton • 315-686-3111 Excellus Blue Cross Blue Sheild Central New York Region • 315-782-2800 Grant E. Dier Insurance, Inc. 351 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5161 Thousand Islands Agency 853 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5536

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internet / web design

Kathy Sturr 619 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-775-3462 North Shore Solutions 160 North Shore Dr., Clayton • 315-771-7743 Northern Computers 130ParkPlaceSuite1Watertown•315-779-1385 Riverside Media, LLC 507 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4955 Westelcom 130 Park Place, Watertown • 866-482-5425

landscaping / lawn care services

Deluke’s Garden Center & Landscaping 40635 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-4769 Greenscape Industries, LLC 13877 House Road, Clayton • 315-408-6658 Jeff Bannister Lawn Care Clayton • 315-778-8961 Lawn Image Landscaping 11613 County Route 9, Clayton 315-382-7608 T.I. Property Services P.O. Box 336, Clayton • 315-686-4318

laundromat

LA Soap n Suds 36387 NYS Route 180, LaFargeville The Victorian Laundromat Outer James St., Clayton • 315-686-4528

law firms

Nortz & Carter PLLC 229 John St., Clayton • 315-686-5572 315-285-5040

library

Depauville Free Library Caroline St., Depauville • 315-686-3299 Hawn Memorial Library 220 John St., Clayton • 315-686-3762

limo/motorcoach

Clarence Henry Coach 1067 Marble St., Watertown • 315-788-1900 866-669-2622

liquor / wine stores

Clayton Distillery 40164 NYS Rte. 12, Clayton • 315-285-5004 Clayton Wine & Spirits 501 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3372 Coyote Moon Vineyards 17371 County Rte., 3 Clayton • 315-686-5600 524 Riverside Drive, Clayton • 315-686-4030 Ronson’s Gold Star Liquor’s, Inc. 341 Arsenal St., Watertown • 315-782-5220 Thousand Islands Winery 43298 Seaway Ave., Alex Bay • 315-482-9306

lumber / building supplies

Route 37 Building Supply Redwood • 315-482-9551 Theresa • 315-628-9551 Wellesley Island Building Supply Wellesley Island • 315-482-6600 Whites Lumber & Building Supplies 945 James St., Clayton • 315-686-1892

marinas

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A.J. Missert, Inc. 25510 Industrial Blvd., Watertown • 315-788-6254 Eagle Distributors 1043 Co. Rte. 25, Watertown • 315-788-6040 Frontenac Crystal Springs Water Crystal Springs Rd., Clayton • 315-686-4142 Gray’s Wholesale, Inc. 513 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3541

massage

A Touch of Therapy 40454 Riverwood Estates Lane, Clayton 315-391-6587 Northern Physical Therapy 307 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-1757 River Wellness Center 814 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-767-7391

museums / opera house Antique Boat Museum 750 Mary St., Clayton • 315-686-4104 TIPAF at the Clayton Opera House 403 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2200 Thousand Islands Arts Center 314 John St., Clayton • 315-686-4123 Thousand Islands Museum 312 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5794

newspapers / printing / publishing

Blue Ledge Systems, Inc., PO Box 86, Clayton • 315-299-3435 JMF Publishing 30 Burr Ave., New York Mills • 315-768-7137 Kathy Sturr 619 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-775-3462 Riverside Media, LLC. 507 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4955 Thousand Islands Sun Route 12, Alexandria Bay • 315-482-2581 Watertown Daily Times 260 Washington St., Watertown • 315-782-1000

photography / promotions

Allman Promotions, LLC P.O. Box 470, Clayton • 315-686-5789 Beth Rusho, Creative Memories Consultant 549 James St., Clayton • 315-836-7435 Kathy Sturr 619 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-775-3462

propane gas / fuel

Clayton Shurfine Market 503 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3601 Chris’s Service Station CornerState&JamesSt.,Clayton• 315-686-3321 F.K. Gailey, Inc. LaFargeville • 315-658-2240 North Country Express Rt 12 & James St., Clayton • 315-285-5125 T.I. Bait Store 42980 NTS Rte 12, Alex Bay • 315-482-9903 The Victorian Outer James St., Clayton • 315-686-4528

real estate

Christensen RealtyUSA 712 James St., Clayton • 315-686-4000 Coldwell Banker Rimada Realty 1063C Arsenal St., Watertown • 315-788-4444 Five Star Appraisals PO Box 583., Clayton • 315-778-8293 French Bay Real Estate, LLC 530 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-686-5574 Motivated Realty 619 Theresa St., Clayton • 315-775-3036 Prudential 1000 Realty 421 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-1010 Thousand Islands Realty, LLC 306 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5500

recreation

1000 Islands Privateers Pro Hockey Team Watertown • 315-382-5656 Alex Bay 500 Go-Karts 43772 Rt. 12, Alexandria Bay • 315-482-2021 Cerow Recreation Park 600 East Line Rd., Clayton • 315-686-4310 Clayton Country Jam PO Box 521, Clayton • 760-696-6964 Clayton Pool Cerow Recreation Park, Clayton 315-686-2124 Clayton Youth Commission PO Box 191, Clayton • 315-686-3512 River Golf Adventures 40168 NYS Rte 12, Clayton • 315-777-0225

refuse services Waste Management Felts Mills • 315-773-5696

renewable energy Fourth Coast, Inc. 17493 Blind Bay Rd., Clayton 315-686-6169 / 315-408-7443

restaurants / diners / bars

Attilio’s 338 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2020 Bellas 602 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2341 Castle Dairy Bar & Grill 750 James St., Clayton • 315-686-2753 Channelside 506 Riverside Drive, Clayton • 315-686-2940 Clipper Inn 126 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3842 Depauville Hotel Depauville, NY • 315-686-1270 Foxy’s Fishers Landing • 315-686-3781 Jreck Subs 514 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4385 Koffee Kove Restaurant 220 James St., Clayton • 315-686-2472 Lost Navigator 215 James St., Clayton • 315-686-9809 Lyric Bistro & Coffee House 246 James St., Clayton • 315-686-4700 Mar’s Pizzeria 210 James Street, Clayton • 315-686-3300 Natali’s C-Way Restaurant & Bar 37067 Rte. 12, Clayton • 315-686-3102 New Lucky Kitchen 950 James St., Clayton • 315-686-4003

North Country Express Rte. 12 & James St., Clayton • 315-285-5125 O’Brien’s Restaurant & Bar 226 Webb St., Clayton • 315-686-1110 P.J.’s Motel & River Rat Café 41867 NYS Rte. 12 Fishers Landing 315-686-5359 Pickle Barrel Café Depauville • 315-686-3640 Pierhouse Restaurant & Motel 110 State St., Clayton • 315- 686-5588 St. Lawrence River Dogs 421 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4054 Subway 43772 NYS Rte 12, Alex Bay • 315-482-6845 Subway Outer James St., Clayton • 315-686-1293 The Scoop 423 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-3676 Thousand Islands Country Club 21496 Clubhouse Dr., Wellesley Island 315-482-9454 Thousand Islands Inn 335 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-3030 800-544-4241 Tricia’s Rondette Restaurant 40685 Rte 12, Clayton • 315-686-4760

shops / stores

Amazing Occasions 39728 NYS Rte 12, Clayton • 315-285-5237 Big Apple Music 115 Sand Street, Watertown • 315-788-9776 Captain Spicers Gallery 40467 NYS Rte 12, Clayton • 315-686-3419 Clayton Distillery 40164 NYS Rte. 12, Clayton • 315-285-5004 Clayton Trading Co 320 James St., Clayton • 315-686-2577 Corbins River Heritage 510 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2275 Coyote Moon Vineyards 17371 Co. Rte. 3, Clayton • 315-686-5600 524 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4030 Don’s Prop Shop, Inc. 38648 NYS Rt.12E, Clayton • 315-686-2463 The Eagle Shoppe 527 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-3413 Freighters 310 James Street, Clayton • 315-686-3836 Gold Cup Farms River Rat Cheese PO Box 116/242 James St., Clayton 315-686-2480/800-752-1341 Gray’s Flower Shop 234 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5791 Hilda’s Place 522 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4211 Karla’s Christmas Shoppe 500 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-1906 Kinney Drugs 822 James St., Clayton • 315-686-5121 Lil River Fudge Company 413 Riverside Dr., Clayton 24 James St., Alex Bay • 315-482-2188 Meyers Marine 40729 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-4400/315-686-4734 Mid River Farm Grindstone Island, Clayton • 315-686-2642 New York Shirt Factory 3 James St., Alexandria Bay • 315-482-2175 Porch & Paddle Cottage Shop 236 James St., Clayton • 315-686-3148 RAK’S 438 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-2085 River Magic 313 James St., Clayton • 315-285-5059

The Boateak Bluff Island, Clayton • 315-686-3190 The Embroidery House 315-676-2644 Thousand Islands Art Center Store 321 James St., Clayton • 315-686-4123 Thousand Islands Winery 43298 Seaway Ave., Alex Bay • 315-482-9306 T.I. Trophy Services 715 Union St., Clayton • 315-686-2465 Tiny Tots & More 27 Market St., Alexandria Bay • 315-778-8293 Treasure Island 40 James St., Alexandria Bay • 315-482-2294

signs / lettering

Clarke Graphics 720 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3041 Riverside Media, LLC. 507 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4955

spa services

Creative Edge Salon 330 James Street, Clayton • 315-686-4874 Ellen’s Beauty Salon & Spa Services 39943 NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-3382 River Day Spa & Salon 342 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4045

storage / units

Forkey, LLC. 31537 Route 12, LaFargeville • 315-686-3099 Meyers Marine 40729 NYS Rt 12, Clayton • 315-686-4400 Weather Stopper Self Storage NYS Rt. 12, Clayton • 315-686-4392

television / audio / video

Big Apple Music 115 Sand Street, Watertown • 315-788-9776 Theatrical Sound & Lighting 100 South Shore Dr., Clayton 315-686-9807/489-8541 WRVO Public Media 7060 State Rte. 104, Oswego • 315-312-3690 800-341-3690 WWNYTV 7 News / FOX 28 120 Arcade Street, Watertown • 315-788-3800 WWTI/ ABC 50 1222 Arsenal St., Watertown • 315-785-8850

theatrical sound & lighting Theatrical Sound & Lighting 100 South Shore Dr., Clayton 315-686-9807/489-8541

video rental

Clayton Shurfine Market 503 State St., Clayton • 315-686-3601

wineries

Coyote Moon Vineyards 17371 Co. Rte. 3, Clayton • 315-686-5600 524 Riverside Dr., Clayton • 315-686-4030 Thousand Islands Winery 43298 Seaway Ave., Alex Bay • 315-482-9306

yacht club

Clayton Yacht Club 115 Bartlett Point, Clayton • 315-686-3742

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39621 NYS Route 12, Clayton, NY 13624 • (315)686-4217 www.chateaucountryinn.com Owned and Operated by David and Virginia Kay The Chateau is a newly established Country Inn on the St. Lawrence River and Seaway. • Docking Available A continental breakfast is served on the veranda overlooking the St. Lawrence.

The Chateau welcomes children and is a smoke free environment.

SUITES

There are four suites, two with a king bed, one with a queen bed, and one with 2 double beds. All suites have private baths.

EFFICIENCY

The one bedroom efficiency suite is equipped with a queen size bed, kitchenette, living room and patio.

COTTAGE

The one bedroom waterfront cottage is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, patio, livingroom, 2nd floor bedroom & dock space.

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43298 Seaway Ave. Suite 1, Alexandria Bay, NY 13607 • Telephone: (315)482-9306

Free Winery Tours & Wine TasTings Daily

Open Year rOund Hours: Winter (1 January - 12 April) 10 AM - 5 PM • Spring (13 April - 14 June) 10 AM to 6 PM Summer (15 June - 6 September) 10 AM - 8 PM • Fall (7 September - 31 December) 10 AM - 6 PM 2013 ScHeDule oF eveNTS May 25th - 12-8pm ……… Grape Blossom Festival July 13th - 5-9pm ……… Winery Birthday Bash August 31st - 2-6pm ……… Blues at the Winery october 5th - 12-8pm …………… oktoberfest December 7th 10am-5pm & 8th 12pm-4pm……Kris Kringle Market Directions: Take I 81 to exit 50S, clayton exit. This will put you on NYS Route 12 south. Take your first right onto Seaway Ave.

Check out www.thousandislandswinery.com for more information on winery events, online shopping, directions, & general info.

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Did you know that one of New York State’s Most Award-Winning Wineries is located right here in Clayton?

If you are looking for an over-the-top customer experience, filled with AwardWinning Wines, friendly staff, and a howlin’ good time, Coyote Moon Vineyards—one of New York State’s Most Award-Winning Wineries—is a must-visit destination.

The Randazzo Family invites you to be their guest and sample over 19 varieties of delectable, hand-crafted, award-winning wine from their infamous Twisted Sister to their Best of Class Gold Medal Winner, Marquette. Coyote Moon has a wine for every palate, tantalizing taste buds from dry to sweet and everything in between.

Even beer drinkers feel right at home after sampling Coyote Moon’s Fire Boat Red, the sweet nectar of the North!

Pack a picnic, the family, or just yourself and take a memorable stroll through their picturesque vineyard, the largest in Northern New York with over 20 acres of Northern Grapevines. Or visit the tasting room in Clayton’s downtown shopping district across from the Chamber of Commerce office. At both locations you can explore, sample, and learn how their award-winning wines are hand-crafted.

Daily Wine Tastings at Two Locations 17371 East Line Road Clayton, New York 13624 | 315-686-5600 524 Riverside Drive Clayton, NY 13624 | 315-686-5600 1-855-686-HOWL (4695) www.CoyoteMoonVineyards.com | Like us on Facebook!

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