Iroquois

Iroquois combines its location on the St. Lawrence River with an unusual chapter in its local history: to make way for construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway, the original town was moved north, building by building. The golf course, museum, and shipping bring different aspects of the town to life. If you are looking for a vacation rental in Iroquois, you can decide whether you would like to make ships, the river, or the town’s history the focus of your stay.

Ships and Water on the St. Lawrence River

In summer, you can watch large tankers and ships pass through the Iroquois Lock from Iroquois Point. The appeal lies in watching shipping traffic at the lock: this is about ships passing by, not a general boat tour. The Iroquois Lock attraction is also a landmark to help you get your bearings in the area. It includes open green spaces and a parking lot.

Iroquois Beach is in the town of Iroquois on the St. Lawrence River, and admission is free. It offers another specific connection to the water, alongside the views of ships. If you are weighing up different interests as you plan your trip, you can keep these distinctions in mind: at Iroquois Point, the focus is on watching ships in summer, while the Beach is defined by its location on the river and free access.

Golf with Views of the Dam and Ships

Iroquois Golf Course is an 18-hole golf course on the St. Lawrence River. From there, you can enjoy views of the Iroquois Control Dam and of ships heading toward the historic Iroquois Locks. The course thus combines golf with views of the river’s infrastructure and shipping traffic. This focus may be of interest when choosing where to stay if golf is one of the experiences you would like to include in your plans for Iroquois.

The golf course is also located on the site of the original town of Iroquois. The town was moved north, building by building, to make way for construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The course’s location points to the town’s former site, while the views of the Iroquois Control Dam and the ships offer another, present-day perspective on the river landscape.

Carman House and the Town’s History

Carman House Museum was built around 1815 as a Georgian limestone cottage. It is one of two original buildings in Iroquois that were not moved in the 1950s because of the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway. The building is therefore directly connected to the transformation of the town: while the original town was relocated north, it remained in its place. Together with the golf course’s location on the site of the original town, this creates a striking contrast between a preserved building and the former town site.

Marina and Seasonal Campground

Galop Canal Iroquois Landing Marina is in Iroquois, Ontario, on the St. Lawrence River and at the site of the historic Galop Canal.

Iroquois Campground has 69 sites on the St. Lawrence River. Its season runs from mid-May to early October.

When choosing accommodation, you can first decide what brings you to the area: watching ships at Iroquois Point, learning about the history of the Seaway, golfing by the river, or a stay connected to the water each offer a different focus. Iroquois offers several clearly distinct themes, which do not need to be combined into a single itinerary.

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For the broader travel overview: Stormont, Dundas And Glengarry United Counties.