The town was first explored in the 17th century by French explorers and missionaries. At that time, it was home to the Onondaga people. Modern settlement began in 1801 at Millens Bay.
During the … See more

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.8 square miles (232.7 km ), of which 56.4 square miles (146.0 km ) are land and 33.5 square miles (86.8 km ), or 37.28%, are water. The … See more

As of the census of 2000, there were 3,345 people, 867 households, and 601 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.2 inhabitants per square mile (22.9/km ). There were 2,783 housing units at an avera… See more

• Burnham Point State Park – A park on the St. Lawrence River across the channel from the eastern shores of Carlton Island.
• Carleton Island – An island in the St. Lawrence River opposite Burnham Point State Park… See more

• Town of Cape Vincent official website
• Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce
• Early Cape Vincent history See more