Bring Wood Boat Brewery Beer with You this Summer

Summer is just around the corner and for many New Yorkers that means a trip to the Thousand Islands with friends and family! With a variety of outdoor activities and picturesque sights, the 1000 Islands is a paradise for any visitor – especially food and beer enthusiasts. From packing up the car for a weekend hiking trip with friends to a lazy day under the sun, the 1000 Islands is a great place to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months.

Right down the road from Wood Boat Brewery is Cedar Point State Park. One of the oldest state parks in New York state, it features trails and amenities for camping and hiking as well as a sheltered beach for swimming, boating, or fishing. With over 165 different camping spots within the park, most of which allow dogs, Cedar Point State Park offers an opportunity to enjoy a weekend outdoors with friends or a few days of solitude in the wilderness with your furry companion. Stop by Wood Boat Brewery and pick up some craft brews before you head to Cedar Point or any campground for your summer adventure.

The arrival of summer also means many great restaurants will be opening up for business. While you’re visiting, here are a few places in the region where you can also find Wood Boat Brewery beers on tap:

●     Foxy’s Restaurant, Fishers Landing NY – Foxy’s Restaurant is known for famous Italian food and spectacular river views. Try one of their signature entrees with a can of Pardon Me Pale Ale.

●     Roxy Hotel, Cape Vincent NY – Roxy Hotel is set in a stunning building built in the 1800’s. The atmosphere is incredible and so is the draft beer selection.

●     Channelside Restaurant, Clayton NY – Channelside Restaurant is known for having an extensive drink and beer selection. Sip on a cold WBB beer and enjoy the view in this historic building.

●     O’Brien’s Restaurant & Bar, Clayton NY – Just a few minutes walk from Channelside, O’Brien’s is a great stop for an afternoon of food, fun and cold beer on tap.

●     1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, Clayton NY – Located close to O’Brien’s and Channelside Restaurant is 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel. This upscale dining option allows you to indulge in a Porterhouse Steak and cold Channel Marker IPA. Sounds like a win-win to us.

●     Waterside Bar & Grill, Henderson NY – Waterside opens every summer and offers finger foods, ice cold beer in frosty mugs, and even patio entertainment.

And of course, the best place to indulge in some ice-cold WBB beer is at our very own Clayton restaurant and microbrewery. Not only do we create and maintain high quality craft beer but we also have the best brick oven pizza in the area! When the weather is warm, there’s nothing better than sipping a cold brew and munching on appetizers outside on our patio.

Wood Boat Brewery is open year-round, seven days a week. Be sure to stop in and let us know what you think about on our Facebook page!

Exploring 1000 Islands

Did you know many years ago the native peoples of 1000 Islands called this region the ‘Garden of the Great Spirit’? It’s no surprise why. Carved by the St. Lawrence River, the 1000 Islands region is one of the most beautiful places in the country. The striking bay, slow-moving channels and picturesque islands make this region an incredible destination to explore. Let’s take a look at the rich history of a few of our favorite islands.

Calumet Island: Calumet Island is one of the most recognizable islands off the shore of Clayton. According to ThousandIslandsLife.com, tobacco tycoon Charles G. Emery built the very first castle of the 1000 Islands on Calumet back in the late 1800s. When Emery bought the island in 1882 he changed the name from Powder Horn Island to Calumet Island. His castle was completed in 1884 but was completely destroyed in 1911 from an accidental fire. Since then, Calumet Island has been home to a restaurant, bar, marina and is currently a summer retreat for the Rawson family.

Governor’s Island: The St. Lawrence River is the only natural outlet to the Great Lakes. This means that it is thriving with ecological resources where scientists and students can learn. ThousandIslandsLife.com says Governor’s Island was donated to SUNY-ESF (College of Environmental Science and Forestry) by James and Lorraine Lewis. The research done on Governor’s Island has been critical in learning about northern pike, muskellunge, smallmouth bass, walleye, lake sturgeon and more. Today’s research covers fisheries, wetlands, invasive species, water-level management, and restoration ecology.

Washington Island: 1000 Islands has world-class diving thanks to Washington Island. In 1876 St. Lawrence River Chart No. 6 listed a shipwreck off the lower bay of Washington Island. While the origin is unclear, it is said that the Schooner Elk missed the entrance of the lower bay and hit the head of Washington Island. To keep from sinking, Captain Willard Cook sailed to shallow water of only 10 feet where the Schooner Elk eventually sank to the bottom. To learn more about Washington Island’s Wreck, visit the following link.

1000 Islands is a beautiful place to visit year-round. If you plan on visiting upstate New York this summer, Wood Boat Brewery is a must-have for beer and pizza enthusiasts. Our Clayton location makes Wood Boat Brewery the perfect stop for lunch or dinner when you need a break from exploring surrounding islands. Like us on Facebook to learn more about our handcrafted pizza and ice-cold beer. We hope to see you soon!