5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque
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About this experience
Set sail on a 5-hour 1000 Islands Cruise and sail through the American span of the 1000 Islands, before your two-hour stopover at the majestic Boldt Castle, on the most famous of the 1000 Islands, Heart Island.
The narrated cruise also takes you past Zavikon Island, Millionaire’s Row, the St. Lawrence Seaway and the 1000 Islands Bridge as you see the area's most breathtaking scenery.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
-The price of the Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise INCLUDES the Boldt Castle Admission Fee.
- Outside food and beverage is not permitted.
-A valid passport is required to board the cruise. Guests cannot board without proper documentation.
- Citizens of countries outside of Canada or the U.S. require a visitor’s visa as well as their passport. An approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be required as U.S. Customers & Border Control will no longer accept a Visa Waiver Form. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for more details.
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5-Hour 1000 Islands Boldt Castle Stopover Cruise from Gananoque
What's included
Views of American & Canadian Spans of 1000 Islands International Bridge and Statue of St. Lawrence
Views of the St. Lawrence Seaway, Millionaires Row, Boldt Castle.
Audio Commentary in English and French.
Restroom on board
Detailed itinerary
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The Thousand Islands International Bridge (French: Pont des Mille-îles) is an American-maintained international bridge system over the Saint Lawrence River connecting northern New York in the United States with southeastern Ontario in Canada. Constructed in 1937, with additions in 1959, the bridges span the Canada–US border in the middle of the Thousand Islands region.
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Construction began on Boldt Castle in 1900 at the bidding of millionaire hotel magnate George C. Boldt as a tribute to his beloved wife Louise. Boldt Castle was designed as their summer dream home. A castle rivaling those of Europe, built on the St. Lawrence River, in the heart of the 1000 Islands. However it was not to be, Mrs. Boldt passed away suddenly just months before the completion of the castle. Mr. Boldt was inconsolable and immediately stopped all construction on Heart Island, leaving the property vacant for over seventy years.
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The 1000 Islands Tower is a concrete observation tower on Hill Island, essentially on the U.S.-Canada border, but actually located within Ontario rather than New York State. Built in 1965, the tower provides panoramic views over the Thousand Islands of both nations, from a height of 400 feet (120 m) above the St. Lawrence River.
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Zavikon Island is home to a bridge that, at only 32 feet in length, is considered the shortest international bridge in the world. It connects a Canadian island with an American island in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River.
The boundary agreement that was drafted between Canada and the United States declares that no island can be split into two territories. Two-thirds of the islands in this bunch, the Thousand Islands, belong to Canada, but the total area of the Canadian islands is roughly equal to the other one-third, which are considered to be American territory.
What's not included
Parking Fees
Available languages
Audio guide
EN
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Important information
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that our cruises will take place rain or shine. However, if severe weather or unsafe water conditions arise and we determine it is unsafe to sail, we will cancel the cruise.
Outside food and beverage is not permitted.
A valid passport is required to board the cruise. Guests cannot board without proper documentation.
Citizens of countries outside of Canada or the U.S. require a visitor’s visa as well as their passport. An approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be required as U.S. Customers & Border Control will no longer accept a Visa Waiver Form. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for more details.
Starting September 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will implement new U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection fees on ESTA, EVUS and I-94. Please note these fees are subject to annual inflation adjustments. For more information please visit https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/home
Meeting point
A paid parking lot is available on-site. Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.
Important notes
Please visit the Ticket Booth located across the street from the parking lot.
Boarding begins 15-minutes prior to the departure time listed on your booking.
Note: All passengers must have a valid passport. Citizens of countries outside of Canada or the U.S. require a visitor’s visa as well as their passport. An approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be required as U.S. Customers & Border Control will no longer accept a Visa Waiver Form. Please contact the U.S. Customs and Border Protection for more details.
Starting September 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will implement new U.S. Customs and Boarder Protection fees on ESTA, EVUS and I-94. Please note these fees are subject to annual inflation adjustments. For more information please visit https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/home
All City Cruises Gananoque vessels are fully accessible on the first deck.
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1-2 hours
$40 - $60
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Royal Ontario Museum
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Museum
2-3 hours
$20 - $30
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Historical
1-2 hours
Free to explore, tours may have a fee
Must-Try Local Dishes
Poutine
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Main Dish
Not vegetarian
Butter Tarts
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Dessert
Vegetarian
Peameal Bacon Sandwich
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Breakfast/Lunch
Not vegetarian
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Whitewater rafting on the Ottawa River
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Spa day in Toronto
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Language
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- Widely spoken: English, French, Other immigrant languages
- English: Widely spoken
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Time Zone
EST (GMT-5) or EDT (GMT-4) during daylight saving time
Electricity
120VV, 60HzHz
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- Toronto Pearson International Airport • 22 km from downtown Toronto
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Toronto Union Station, Ottawa Station
By bus
Toronto Coach Terminal, Ottawa Bus Station
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Public transport
The TTC subway system is efficient and covers most of the city. It's a convenient way to get around.
Taxis
Available • Apps: Uber, Lyft
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Car, Bike, Scooter
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Downtown Toronto
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Ottawa Downtown
Distillery District
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Niagara-on-the-Lake
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Winterlude • February
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