I Need To Build A Castle??

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July 19th 2016

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 44.2315, -76.4794We only had a short time for the wedding in Toronto. How short? Well DH, in her role of Godmother was supposed to sit down with Devin (her Godson) before his upcoming nuptials, with an eye to coaxing out his inner choirboy but that was going to take significantly more time than we had. We did attend the wedding (social event of the year) and were hoping that our man would ma... Read Full Entry

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Boldt Castle Powerhouse

It housed two generators that would supply electricity to the entire island.

The Boldt Castle Yacht House

Boldt Castle

Boldt never returned to Heart Island, leaving this structure as a monument of his love.

Boldt Castle

There is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection office on Heart Island and visitors coming from Canada require a passport, as visiting the island is considered entering the United States.

Boldt Castle Interior

Boldt Castle Island Was Carved Into Heart Shape

Boldt Castle

Boldt Castle Period Room

Boldt Castle

The Entry Arch

Modeled after Roman monuments, this water gate was to be the formal entry for launches, delivering guests from larger yachts anchored in the deep water, friends from other islands, and visitors from the mainland.

Boldt Castle Stags

Boldt Castle Unfinished Bowling Alley

The Alster Tower

This building was intended for the entertainment of guests.

Boldt Castle

Thousand Islands Dressing Was Invented Here

Legend has it that while George Boldt was cruising aboard his yacht amongst the 1000 Islands on the St. Lawrence River, his steward discovered that some of the luncheon ingredients normally used in his salad dressing were not available. He prepared a dressing using a variety of ingredients which George Boldt found so pleasing that he decided to have it served in his hotels. It was called 1000 Island Dressing in honor of the beautiful area where it was first prepared.