Title: Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025! Riverfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32067900/32067858/31e3f773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32067900/32067858/e8cd3846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32067900/32067858/8335b6bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32067900/32067858/5b2b3156.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32070000/32067900/32067858/88870634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On O'Connor Island, experience the tranquility of a 1.1-acre island getaway in the St. Lawrence River with extensive decks and unparalleled views of the river. Enjoy coffee on deck in the morning and cocktails in the afternoon while taking advantage of satellite TV, Wi-Fi, and comfortable living spaces. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025! You must either own or rent your own boat. This is your own private island, but we need you to have access to a boat to get on and off the island. To high of a liability to be on the island with no quick access on or of. Thank you for your compliance with this. O'Connor Island is a 1.1-acre island in the St. Lawrence River. The cottage, which is about 1000 sq. feet, and is on the highest part of the island, 40 feet above the water line, with extensive decks and unparalleled views of the river. Enjoy coffee out front in the morning and cocktails in the afternoon. The cottage has a master bedroom with a queen size bed and private half bath, and a second bedroom has bunk beds. The second bathroom has a tub and shower. All linens are provided. There is a large flat screen TV with satellite and Firestick in the living room. There is also a smaller smart TV with a DVD player in the bedroom with the bunk beds. The Wi-Fi works throughout the cottage and on the decks outside of the cottage. Download speeds are good for about 2 to 4 devices streaming at once, on those rainy days you are stuck inside. We added a new wi-fi router this year with a larger footprint area. Speeds are ok for 2 or 3 devices at once, but if you bring an XBOX and try to stream movies and play games all at once, you will get lag. Remember you are in the middle of the river, so speeds vary. The kitchen has a microwave, automatic ice maker, coffee maker, and a four-burner range with an oven. Bring bottled water to drink. While we do have running water it is strongly advised not to drink it. The dining room table seats 6 to 8. The sofa bed in the living room sleeps 2. The cove is ideal for swimming, make sure you wear some type of protective footwear when wading in the water, it is a rocky bottom along with zebra muscles. The boathouse can accommodate 2 smaller boats and there is extensive dock space which can accommodate boats up to 36 feet. There are shore power hookups inside the boathouse and on the dock outside for larger boats. Drafts with average river water levels are 8+ feet deep to 2.5+ feet closer to the island. In the afternoon, enjoy the breeze coming off Lake Ontario. It the wind is too strong, retreat to the decks on the east side of the cottage where someone may be using the gas grill. Tired of cooking? The Ivy Lea Club has a five-star restaurant. It is just a few minutes away by boat. O'Connor Island will be available for rental from mid June 2025 to October 2025 and Mid May 2026 to Mid October 2026 Rates are $275 USD in 2025, a 2-night minimum stay is also required O'Connor Island is only accessible by boat, we only accept renters who can comply with these options for arriving to our island. 1 - Bring your own boat, launching is available at Peck's Marina (which is closest to the island, but other options are available in the Ivy Lea area) 2 - Rent a boat at Peck's Marina, or at other close by marinas in the area Former renters, I know in times past we have worked with you with water taxi services to get you to and from the island. We have come to the decision that the liability is too high for you and your family to be on the island without a way to get off quickly if you have emergency. I hope you understand. Whichever option you can choose, Jeff will be there to greet you and show you around. The boat ride from Peck’s Marina/Ivy Lea area to the island is about 5 - 10 minutes. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 35 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - 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Please make sure that all trash is in that can and lid is locked. Please unplug and drain all the water that is in the ice maker. Small drain plug on the bottom of ice maker. You can leave the all doors unlocked but please close the windows just incase it rains after you leave. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20 Seniors-only community Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Best View of the St. Lawrence River From Your own Private Island ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.34505%2C-76.03299&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oI0p_AVQxMnIRMZ7aELY7SDBg3U=) Lansdowne, ON #### What's nearby - Smuggler's Glen Golf Course - 11 min drive - 4.4 km - The Landon Bay Centre - 12 min drive - 6.6 km - Thousand Islands National Park - 12 min drive - 7.0 km - 1000 Islands Tower - 15 min drive - 8.4 km - Thousand Islands Bridge - 16 min drive - 9.5 km #### Getting around - Gananoque Station - 16 min drive - Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Rapid Valley Restaurant - ‬9 min drive - Coleman's Dock Of The Bay - ‪Thousand Islands Winery - ‬18 min drive - Foxy's - ‪Jreck Subs - ‬24 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025!? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Ontario and Saint Lawrence River. Smuggler's Glen Golf Course is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Best view of the 1000 islands. Summer of 2026 is open, thanks for a great 2025! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 19 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janie G. Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had a wonderful stay and look forward to book again. ##### Janie G. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gustave L. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Relax in the water, sun, grill and chill ##### Gustave L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elyse F. Sep 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location It got everything we needed and wanted ##### Elyse F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael N. Aug 19, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place Nice accomodations ##### Michael N. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam C. Aug 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay Had a great time on O’Connor island. We will be back! ##### Adam C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica R. Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location Perfect private cottage for vacation with small family. Location is exceptional. Cottage feels like a true cottage, a little dated decking/boat house but it’s he cottage is clean and well stocked. ##### Jessica R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane G. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely island Highly recommend. Beautiful area. Very relaxing. Loved having the island to ourselves. ##### Shane G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie D., Ottawa, Ontario Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful island property in the heart of the 1000 Islands! Wonderful quaint cottage on pristine private island! Our favourite boating get-away! Beautiful swimming cove with gradual entry, awesome fire pit area, multiple decks and seating areas for every spectacular view. We had an amazing time here! ##### Natalie D. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emmett C. May 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property From start to finish we definitely enjoyed our time on Oconnor island! Excellent communication, beautiful Island, fire wood was provided and everything was very clean. We would love to come back again in the future! ##### Emmett C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy H. Aug 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable Cottage! The cottage on O’Conor Island is adorable! Our family had a wonderful time. Loved the hammock! Great area for the kids to run around and play. Fun fishing! Eric is a great host! ##### Judy H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russ A. Aug 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape Wonderful place to hide away from the outside world without being too far from civilization. Take out pizza is just a five minute boat ride away. ##### Russ A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Justin H. Jul 30, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### On the island perfect rustic cottage on the island in the middle of the St. Lawrence river ##### Justin H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin D. Sep 2, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### O'Connor island Lovely cottage with great views. We used it for over-flow guests. They loved it. Neat and cozy. ##### Kevin D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura-Lea C. Aug 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect, private oasis This private island cottage offers clean swimming, incredible 360 degree views and great docking for our 28’ boat. The bonfire pit is gorgeous overlooking rivers edge. The owner was always quick to respond and the property was always a text away. If you are looking for a private getaway to relax, this is the best you will find! Cannot wait to go back! ##### Laura-Lea C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura-Lea C. Jul 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another amazing stay. This is definitely a hidden gem in the 1000 islands. The property is private, fully equipped and incredibly convenient. Ours daughters took the SeaDoo for a 3 minute ride to get ice cream at The Ivy. Love our days here. Already booked for this August and next summer. Family memories made. ##### Laura-Lea C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalie D., Ottawa, Ontario Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful island, great location A truly beautiful rustic cottage in the heart of the gem that is the Thousand Islands! As boaters of this area this was the perfect weekend getaway for us to brings friends to! Two couples stayed very comfortably in the cottage while we stayed in our boat with the luxury of great dock space and shore power! The island is the perfect size with an amazing beach area and fire pit, as well as plenty of lounging areas around the cottage with spectacular views! We will be booking again next year! ##### Natalie D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### MRL Group Location and Island was Fantastic. Cottage needs deep cleaning, windows, bathrooms...some paint and a bit of renovations. Too many dishes, coffee makers, didn't leave much space for our groceries, etc...but, all that said we had a great vacation on the Island. Thanks. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura-Lea C. Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing for a short or long, private getaway. We absolutely love this place! The location is incredible and the water is clean to swim. I wish we could get away from work more so we could book more time there. Our teenage girls love spending time there. Privacy is amazing because you are on the island alone. Sitting on the adirondack chairs for morning coffee, listening to the loons is the best time of day! Already booked for next summer!! ❤️ ##### Laura-Lea C. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn A., Burlington, Ontario, Canada Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island Getaway We enjoyed a week on this island getaway with our two dogs. Went swimming and paddle boarding with them. Jeff (property manager) and Eric (owner) were great. Informative and easy to contact when required. Weather was great except for the last 2 days. ##### Lynn A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Carmen A. Aug 18, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful island The location could not be better. Communication with the host was great. Cottage itself has everything you need but isn’t luxurious in any way (which it doesn’t have to be). Water isn’t potable which would be good to know in advance. We enjoyed our stay very much and I would not hesitate to rebook. Thank you! ##### Carmen A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roxanne S., Toronto Jul 4, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little piece of heaven! We spent Canada Day weekend at O'Conor Island and it was fabulous! Great little cabin, comfortable beds, outfitted with everything we required for our stay. John was great at responding, provided recommendations for marina boat rentals (optional, I believe they offer you a ride over too). We met with Jeff, the property manager, he showed us around the cabin and was super friendly and helpful. The only downside was water levels were still high and washed out the beach area but that's through no fault of the owner. The rest of the island was fantastic, great views, plenty of seating areas and the two bathrooms was a bonus! We will be back! ##### Roxanne S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra L. May 26, 2016 #### Peaceful vacation If you are looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation, this might be it. It is a great (private) island with possibilities to do fishing, S´mores, relaxing, swimming, boating, birdwatching etc. The owner is a very kind and helpful man who took us with his boat to the island. The cottage itself sleeps 6 (2 on a sofa bed) is very rustic and basic - but is has what one needs for making food and it also has internet and TV, incase one decides to stay indoors. What really blew us away was the view, the rich flora and fauna and of course just having the entire island for ourselves. Make sure to bring drinking water, suncream and loads of books and games. If you like rustic and nature, you'll love it here! PS we are a family of five with younger kids. The cottage has a full size fridge and a freezer, that fit food and drinks for 5 people for four days :-) ##### Alexandra L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Ann H. Jul 31, 2016 #### The View! Gorgeous views from O'Conner Island! John is a pleasure to work with and a wonderful host. The island is just beautiful and is located in a perfect spot. The cabin is well appointed for six people and the wifi and satellite TV were really appreciated. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with great pots, pans, and accessories. The boathouse was perfect for our boat and jet ski. Great fishing area and we loved watching the eagles fly around the island. My only suggestion would be (to have the option) to have the house professionally cleaned prior to arrival. I would have paid a cleaning fee to have the house scrubbed and dusted professionally and the kitchen, floors and bathrooms scrubbed. Other than that, it was a perfect vacation and we plan to return!! Thanks John! The Hayes' ##### Ann H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri Jul 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had an amazing week on O’Connor Island! The weather was very hot which made for lots of time spent in the beautiful water swimming. The swimming area is so nice and clean and has next to no weeds which I loved. The boat house was excellent, we didn’t have to worry about bad weather and if the boat would be ok. The cottage is great - nothing fancy but everything was clean, it’s stocked with everything you need and it’s a perfect, cozy cottage with lots of room and storage. Even though it was so hot when we were there the first week of July, there is a great cross breeze and fans throughout the cottage which made sleeping easy. We absolutely loved the peacefulness of the area and having a whole island to ourselves! We sat in the Adirondack chairs every night watching the fireworks over the weekend and watching the moon rise. Eric and Jeff are great and both are very responsive to questions leading up to our stay and while we were there. We have been vacationing in The 1000 Islands for the past 4 years now renting cottages on different islands and we have now found our favourite and the one we want to return to each year! ##### Sherri Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne B. Sep 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rustic getaway If you are looking for the perfect "get-away-from-it-all" location, this, is it! You will be in a rustic setting with plenty of hot water for washing up after a busy day exploring the thousand Islands, spending quality time around the campfire or simply admiring the enormous view from one of the many decks on all four sides of the cottage. Fishing on these picturesque waters is world renowned and the mainland is a mere 8 to10 minutes away on either side if you decide to venture back into civilization. Bring your own drinking water, or rough it by boiling your own. Plenty of equipment in the kitchen - enough for as many people as you want to fit in the cottage. The King size bed in the main BR is new and comfortable. The "no curtains" special feature is awesome for star gazing should you happen to wake up in the middle of the night. Great docking area for your boat, and Peck's Marina has a good assortment of boats if you need one. The closest thing to civilization on the Island is the high speed internet and satellite TV - both optional of course if you are there to totally "unplug". ##### Anne B. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Touchstone Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Touchstone-Resort.h37486278.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Peterborough-Waterfront, ON by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Peterborough-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Peterborough-Waterfront.h10806.Hotel-Information) > > [Residence Inn by Marriott Gravenhurst Muskoka Wharf](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Residence-Inn-By-Marriott-Gravenhurst-Muskoka-Wharf.h2621805.Hotel-Information) > > [Georgian Bay Hotel Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Georgian-Bay-Hotel-Trademark-Collection-By-Wyndham.h1802744.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Inn.h35593974.Hotel-Information) > > [Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Valhalla-Inn.h25234.Hotel-Information) > > [Benmiller Inn & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh-Hotels-Benmiller-Inn-Spa.h1881763.Hotel-Information) > > [Pickering Casino Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Pickering-Hotels-Pickering-Casino-Resort.h89435702.Hotel-Information) > > [Muskoka Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Muskoka-Bay-Resort.h49036339.Hotel-Information) > > [Deerhurst Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Deerhurst-Resort.h23864.Hotel-Information) > > [Friday Harbour Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Innisfil-Hotels-Friday-Harbour-Resort.h30029681.Hotel-Information) > > [Carriage Ridge Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Oro-Medonte-Hotels-Carriage-Ridge-Hills-Resorts.h1177104.Hotel-Information) > > [Delta Hotels by Marriott Thunder Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Delta-Hotels-By-Marriott-Thunder-Bay.h30299129.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Mosaic Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Mosaic-Suites.h35593864.Hotel-Information) > > [Living Stone Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Living-Stone-Golf-Resort.h1590687.Hotel-Information) > > [Fern Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Ramara-Hotels-Fern-Resort.h9812529.Hotel-Information) > > [The Water Tower Inn, BW Premier Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Sault-Ste-Marie-Hotels-The-Water-Tower-Inn.h20693.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Stratford-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-The-Arden-Park-Hotel.h11525291.Hotel-Information) > > [Horseshoe Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Oro-Medonte-Hotels-Horseshoe-Resort.h41218.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton St. Catharines Niagara Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Niagara-Falls-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-St-Catharines-Niagara-Suites.h2609.Hotel-Information) > > [Hidden Valley Resort, an Ascend Collection Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Huntsville-Hotels-Hidden-Valley-Resort.h23944.Hotel-Information) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Village Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Village-Suites.h10940024.Hotel-Information) > > [Superior Inn Hotel and Conference Centre Thunder Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Thunder-Bay-Hotels-Victoria-Inn-Hotel-And-Convention-Centre.h900513.Hotel-Information) > > [Travelodge by Wyndham Sudbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Sudbury.h19351.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Sudbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Sudbury-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Sudbury.h45671968.Hotel-Information) > > [Hockley Valley Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Mono-Hotels-Hockley-Valley-Resort.h9779402.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Plus Leamington Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.ca/Windsor-Hotels-Best-Western-Plus-Leamington-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h19347.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express & Suites Collingwood by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Barrie-Orillia-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Suites-Collingwood.h52463807.Hotel-Information) > > [Living Water Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Collingwood-Hotels-Living-Water-Resort-And-Spa.h6986293.Hotel-Information) > > [Westin Trillium House, Blue Mountain](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Westin-Trillium-House.h1357075.Hotel-Information)