Today it remains a vibrant fishing village, and the historic Fisherman's Quarter continues to attract tourists, bicyclists, boaters and artists.
Lake Drummond is the center of activity in the swamp today, attracting fishermen, sightseers, and boaters.
The lakes both attract boaters and water skiers from several surrounding states.
The region, advocates say, could attract foreign hikers, boaters and hunters.
The Sockeye fishery, which opens for six weeks from the beginning of August, attracts many campers and boaters to the area.
Queen City attracts boaters from around Lake Ontario with events such as the club's annual pig roast.
Goose Lake attracts wildlife watchers, campers, and boaters.
In fact, there's nothing in Newtown Creek that would attract boaters other than the fact that it's wet.
The lake has a popular beach which attracts local swimmers, sunbathers, boaters and fishermen.
The fair typically runs for the first weekend in May of each year and attracts boaters from around the country, many arriving a week earlier to secure moorings.