A place where you will get value for your dollar and friendly helpful service all the time. Our people enjoy people and our goal is for our customers to enjoy their time in Rockport, on the St. Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands.

Andress Boat Works is a family business, rich in boat building history, located on the quaint, historic village of Rockport, Ontario on the St. Lawrence River in the heart of the 1000 Islands.

We are very pleased to offer a wonderful waterfront home for rent. The RiverRock House is a fully equipped home, on the shore of the St. Lawrence River overlooking the heart of the 1000 Islands. Check out our lodging and view this charming home with amazing views of the river. A great balance of activity and relaxation opportunity awaits you with the RiverRock House. We also have RiverRock Suite, a cozy full loft overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

Navigate your way here by boat or car or even cycle along the picturesque bike path along the 1000 Island Parkway. There is something for everyone at Andress Boat Works.

Our Marina is a full service, deep-water port, short term docking and easy access to village facilities

Andress Boat Works Marina is open 7 days a week during the boating season and offers services for all boaters as well as a reporting station for Canada Customs.

You may recall the new mural that was added in 2009, depicting the Rockport History of Wooden Boat Building by W.E. Andress & Son. The community has been very busy this past year and in addition to this painted mural there are now several historic photomurals and steel interpretive signs located throughout the village depicting more the great history of this small village. Walking paths have been created to guide visitors throughout the village.

Visit our RiverRock Shoppe upstairs and take time to explore as you are bound to miss something. There are a variety of great gift ideas and new creations for local artisans. In 2011 we welcomed two local artists with oil and watercolour paintings. We are now an outlet for "Local Flavours" with our recognition for carrying fresh vegetables, local honey, home baking, and a variety of local meat cuts. There is everything you need for a summer barbecue in the store. Yes even propane and charcoal.

Our special flavour is our focus on local products, which includes a selection of hand made items from local artist partners. Pottery, paintings, photographs, woodcarvings, local lavender products, jewellery and much more.

Ask our friendly staff about arranging a private island tour in a wooden boat, a fishing guide or a scuba diving excursion.

Learn about our history of boat building and see an Andress built 100+-year-old skiff and our memory wall.

There is docking for transient over night stays, some with hydro and of course seasonal docking. Low water is never a problem at our docks.

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Andress Boat Works and Rockport are worth finding; we know you will want to visit again and again.