Cape Vincent is a town in Jefferson County, New York, United States.

During the War of 1812, Cape Vincent served as an armed camp to oppose the British forces in adjacent Kingston, Ontario.

By that time, the region was becoming a famous tourist area due to the Thousand Islands.

In 1935, the East Charity Shoals Light was erected at the entrance to the Seaway.

The southern section of the peninsula is in the neighboring town of Lyme.

New York State Route 12E runs along the St. Lawrence River before it turns southeast at Cape Vincent village.

27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.