1000 Islands 3-Hour Cruise from Gananoque with Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Bridge Views
by City Cruises Gananoque
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$112.88Overview
This 3-hour boat cruise departs from Gananoque and follows the St. Lawrence River through the 1000 Islands region in Ontario, Canada. The tour features onboard audio commentary in English and French that explains the history of the area and notable landmarks along the route. Highlights include views of Boldt Castle, built as a summer home by hotelier George C. Boldt in 1900 but left unfinished after his wife’s death, and the Thousand Islands International Bridge, a series of spans connecting New York and Ontario since 1937. The cruise also passes by the 1000 Islands Tower on Hill Island, a 400-foot concrete observation tower located in Ontario near the U.S.-Canada border, offering panoramic views of the islands. Another point of interest is Zavikon Island, known for its 32-foot bridge that links a Canadian island to an American one and is considered the shortest international bridge in the world. The commentary describes the unique border agreements affecting the islands. Onboard restrooms are available, and food and drinks can be purchased. Paid parking is offered on site. The cruise operates in most weather conditions but may be canceled due to severe weather or unsafe water. This tour provides a detailed look at the engineering feats and residences that have shaped the 1000 Islands region.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thousand Islands Bridge
The Thousand Islands International Bridge is a system of bridges maintained by the United States that crosses the Saint Lawrence River. It links northern New York with southeastern Ontario, Canada. The original structure was built in 1937, with expansions added in 1959. The bridge spans the Canada–US border through the Thousand Islands region.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Construction began on Boldt Castle in 1900 as a summer home commissioned by millionaire hotelier George C. Boldt for his wife Louise. The castle was designed to rival those of Europe and is located on Heart Island in the St. Lawrence River, in the center of the 1000 Islands. Construction halted suddenly when Mrs. Boldt died months before its completion, and the property remained vacant for over seventy years.
1000 Islands Tower
The 1000 Islands Tower is a concrete observation tower built in 1965 located on Hill Island in Ontario near the U.S.-Canada border. It rises 400 feet (120 meters) above the St. Lawrence River and offers views over the Thousand Islands of both Canada and the United States.
Zavikon Island Bridge
Zavikon Island features a 32-foot-long bridge that connects a Canadian island to an American island, making it the shortest international bridge in the world. According to the border agreement between Canada and the United States, no island can be divided between the two countries. Approximately two-thirds of the islands belong to Canada, but their total land area is about equal to the American islands, which make up one-third of the group.
Meeting point
A paid parking lot is available on-site. Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.
End point
A paid parking lot is available on-site. Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
1000 Islands 3-Hour Cruise from Gananoque with Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Bridge Views
by City Cruises Gananoque
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$112.88Overview
This 3-hour boat cruise departs from Gananoque and follows the St. Lawrence River through the 1000 Islands region in Ontario, Canada. The tour features onboard audio commentary in English and French that explains the history of the area and notable landmarks along the route. Highlights include views of Boldt Castle, built as a summer home by hotelier George C. Boldt in 1900 but left unfinished after his wife’s death, and the Thousand Islands International Bridge, a series of spans connecting New York and Ontario since 1937. The cruise also passes by the 1000 Islands Tower on Hill Island, a 400-foot concrete observation tower located in Ontario near the U.S.-Canada border, offering panoramic views of the islands. Another point of interest is Zavikon Island, known for its 32-foot bridge that links a Canadian island to an American one and is considered the shortest international bridge in the world. The commentary describes the unique border agreements affecting the islands. Onboard restrooms are available, and food and drinks can be purchased. Paid parking is offered on site. The cruise operates in most weather conditions but may be canceled due to severe weather or unsafe water. This tour provides a detailed look at the engineering feats and residences that have shaped the 1000 Islands region.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Thousand Islands Bridge
The Thousand Islands International Bridge is a system of bridges maintained by the United States that crosses the Saint Lawrence River. It links northern New York with southeastern Ontario, Canada. The original structure was built in 1937, with expansions added in 1959. The bridge spans the Canada–US border through the Thousand Islands region.
Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House
Construction began on Boldt Castle in 1900 as a summer home commissioned by millionaire hotelier George C. Boldt for his wife Louise. The castle was designed to rival those of Europe and is located on Heart Island in the St. Lawrence River, in the center of the 1000 Islands. Construction halted suddenly when Mrs. Boldt died months before its completion, and the property remained vacant for over seventy years.
1000 Islands Tower
The 1000 Islands Tower is a concrete observation tower built in 1965 located on Hill Island in Ontario near the U.S.-Canada border. It rises 400 feet (120 meters) above the St. Lawrence River and offers views over the Thousand Islands of both Canada and the United States.
Zavikon Island Bridge
Zavikon Island features a 32-foot-long bridge that connects a Canadian island to an American island, making it the shortest international bridge in the world. According to the border agreement between Canada and the United States, no island can be divided between the two countries. Approximately two-thirds of the islands belong to Canada, but their total land area is about equal to the American islands, which make up one-third of the group.
Meeting point
A paid parking lot is available on-site. Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.
End point
A paid parking lot is available on-site. Parking passes are available for purchase at the lot or in the ticket office.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.