@thousandislandca: BILLIONAIRES BUILT CASTLES HERE… AND THE STORIES ARE UNBELIEVABLE! Imagine castles rising from tiny islands in the middle of a river. Sounds like Europe, right? Think again! Welcome to the Thousand Islands, along the St. Lawrence River between New York, USA 🇺🇸 and Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦, where wealthy industrialists built extraordinary island estates during the Gilded Age. Boldt Castle: Hotel magnate George C. Boldt began building this magnificent 120-room castle in 1900 as a tribute to his wife, Louise. When she died in 1904, he ordered construction to stop. Singer Castle: Built for Frederick Bourne, president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, this historic castle is famous for its medieval architecture and secret passageways. Today, you can explore this remarkable history on a Thousand Islands sightseeing cruise, admire castles from the water, and discover the stories behind these incredible island estates. Where:Thousand Islands, St. Lawrence River What to do: Take a scenic boat tour and discover the historic castles Which castle would YOU visit first — Boldt Castle or Singer Castle? Comment below! Save this Reel for your next USA–Canada adventure and share it with someone who loves castles and hidden history. #ThousandIslands #BoldtCastle #SingerCastle #ThousandIslandsCruise #1000Islands #NewYorkTravel #thousandislandsbagoong #OntarioTravel #thousandislands #gananoque

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