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Side Trip to the 1000 Islands

6/20/2019

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Boldt Castle and 1000 Islands 6/15/2019
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​The side trip to Kingston, Gananoque, Rockport, 1000 Islands and Boldt Castle was fantastic!  The weather wasn’t the greatest, but the scenery was stunning!  We took a ferry tour through the 1000 Islands, which there are actually a little over 1, 800 islands.  Some huge, some small, but to be considered an island, it must have a tree.  The beauty in this area of the St. Lawrence is breath taking.  Reminded us of northern MN and WI. 
Boldt Castle, on Heart Island, is an unbelievable architectural feat.  George Boldt, of Waldorf-Astoria Hotel fame had it built for his wife, Louise.  Unfortunately, she passed away and he never returned to the island/home after her death.  The home and buildings on the island started to decay.  It was purchased by others but was never brought back to its full glory until the State of New York purchased it and started the huge undertaking of renovating the property.  The first and second floors have been renovated and brought back to there former brilliance.  Other floors are in process as well as the Alster Tower.  We both loved the estate and surrounding area.  Definitely a side trip worth taking!
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Boldt Castle on Heart Island
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After the ferry ride over from Rockport, we were greeted by a bagpipper as we climbed the walk to Boldt Castle
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Above the foyer fireplace with a picture of Louise Boldt, the inspiration for this incredible castle
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Staircase leading up to the second floor
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Above and Below: The library
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The spacious kitchen at Boldt Castle
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The stained glass skylight/dome above the foyer and staircase
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Just some of the beautiful grounds of Heart Island
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The boat house, located across from Boldt Castle on another island. We were so excited to see it, but because of flooding, it was closed along with the Power House.
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The Legendary 1000 Island Dressing and a sweet info lady on Boldt Island.
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Clark Kent coming out of a phone booth in the village of Rockport. You don't see those around much any more
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Darling church over looking Rockport harbor
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A really cool driftwood log filled with flowers in Rockport, ON.
More from the Trent-Severn Waterway later~
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