The Thousand Islands Playhouse was called "the most charming theatre in Canada" (CBC Radio) in a "breathtaking location" (Toronto Star). Known as Canada's Dockside Theatre, it has been presenting live entertainment in the heart of the 1000 Islands for over 35 years. Its Springer Theatre features two decks that have a panoramic view of the St. Lawrence River. This renovated heritage venue, built in 1909, was originally the Gananoque Canoe Club, and retains the vintage cottage-style craftsmanship. Patrons can arrive to a show by water and dock right in front of the theatre.
Mission
Behind all of our activities is the desire to help develop a creative, dynamic, and compassionate community by encouraging participation in arts activities. This goal acts as a guiding philosophy in all that we do as we feel a deep responsibility to enriching and contributing to the community in which we work and the Canadian theatre community as a whole.
We enrich the global village by operating a professional theatre company that:
- Produces a diversity of vital works from the Canadian and world repertoire with a unique Canadian perspective
- Actively develops new creative voices
- Mentors a new generation of theatre professionals
- Inspires community participation in artistic activities
Industry
Performing Arts, Cinemas/movie theatres, Leisure, culture and entertainment, Leisure & Tourism
HQ Location
185 South St
Gananoque, Ontario K7G, CA
Keywords
Professional TheatreMusic Seriesand Live Theatre