The Battle of the Thousand Islands was fought between 16 August and 24 August 1760, in the upper St. Lawrence, by British and French forces during the closing phases of the French and Indian War (1754-1763). The engagement took place at Fort Levis, Point au Brail and the surrounding waters. The battle lead to a French defeat and the fall of Fort Levis, clearing the way for the British to advance to Montreal from the west. August 16 is the 228th day of the year (229th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... 1760 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The French and Indian War is the American name for the decisive nine-year conflict (1754-1763) in North America between the Kingdom of Great Britain and France, which was one of the theatres of the Seven Years War. ... City motto: Concordia Salus (Latin: Well-being through harmony) Province Quebec Mayor Gérald Tremblay Area  - % water 500. ...