U.S. SPAN SIDEWALK NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2026: Please note that the U.S. Bridge Sidewalk will be closed on the morning of Sunday, September 13th for the 3rd annual “Bridge the Gap” charity walk across the Thousand Islands Bridge. Sidewalks will re-open after the events conclusion. For more information regarding this event please click here to visit The Compassionate Care™ Foundation
U.S. Span: The sidewalk will CLOSE for the season tentatively at dusk on October 30th and will remain closed until spring 2027.
Canadian Span: The sidewalk will CLOSE for the season tentatively at dusk on October 30th and will remain closed until spring 2027.
American Span
Pedestrians may cross the American Span of the Thousand Islands Bridge using the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge (adjacent to southbound lanes) and is only open during daylight hours unless noted on our home page.
Parking is available at the 1000 Islands Welcome Center located at the mainland end of the bridge.
The walkway is about one mile in total length and provides a scenic view upriver toward Clayton and the Rock Island lighthouse.
Walkers should proceed with appropriate caution at their own risk.
Canadian Span
Pedestrians may cross the Canadian Span of the Thousand Islands Bridge using the sidewalk on the west side of the bridge (adjacent to southbound lanes) and is only open during daylight hours unless noted on our home page.
Parking is available at the Canadian Toll Center on the North End of the Bridge and on Hill Island before crossing the Bridge.
The walkway is about is about one kilometer in total length and provides a scenic view of the St. Lawrence River and surrounding islands including the Canadian Channel.
Walkers should proceed with appropriate caution at their own risk.