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The Thousand Islands International Bridge (French: Pont des Mille-îles) is a bridge system maintained by America that spans the Saint Lawrence River, forming a connection between northern New York in the United States and southeastern Ontario in Canada. It was built in 1937 and expanded in 1959, bridging the Canada–US border amidst the Thousand Islands region.
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Boldt Castle, initiated in 1900 under the auspices of millionaire hotel magnate George C. Boldt, was intended as a loving tribute to his wife Louise and envisioned as their idyllic summer residence. Designed to compete with the grandeur of European castles, it was situated on the St. Lawrence River in the midst of the 1000 Islands. However, the untimely death of Mrs. Boldt just a few months prior to the castle’s completion devastated Mr. Boldt, who immediately halted all construction on Heart Island, leaving the property untouched for over seventy years.
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Erected on Hill Island in 1965, the 1000 Islands Tower is a concrete observation structure situated essentially on the U.S.-Canada border, albeit officially located within Ontario rather than New York State. Rising 400 feet (120 m) above the St. Lawrence River, it offers wide-ranging views over the Thousand Islands spanning both nations.
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Zavikon Island houses the world’s shortest international bridge, a mere 32 feet long, linking a Canadian island with an American island in the center of the Saint Lawrence River.
Under the boundary accord agreed upon by Canada and the United States, no island may be divided into twain. While two-thirds of the islands in this archipelago, known as the Thousand Islands, come under Canadian control, the combined area of these Canadian islands is approximately equal to the remaining one-third of the islands, deemed American territory.
- Audio commentary in English and French
- 3-Hour Cruise; a Canadian Signature Experience
- Onboard food and beverages available for purchase
- Paid parking available on-site
- On-board restrooms
- Views of the St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge, Millionaires Row, Boldt Castle.
- Parking fees
Embarking from Gananoque, the City Cruises Gananoque 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise is a distinguished Canadian Signature Experience. The tour, complemented by audio commentary in both English and French, unravels the tale of the 1000 islands region, its past, and accounts of its past and present residents. Spectators will catch a sight of the illustrious Boldt Castle and luxurious residences of the affluent denizens on “Millionaire’s Row.” Uncover the extraordinary engineering accomplishments embodied in St. Lawrence Seaway, 1000 Islands International Bridge, and many other sights! The 3-Hour 1000 Islands Cruise offers an unmatched avenue to appreciate the beauty that has made this region globally acclaimed.
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