Boldt Castle and Thousand Islands Helicopter Tour

Boldt Castle from the air, the way it was built to be seen.

A 20-minute helicopter tour over Ontario's Thousand Islands takes you past Boldt Castle on Heart Island, the Thousand Islands Bridge connecting Canada and the US, and the 1000 Islands Tower observation deck, with a live guide and headsets so you hear every detail. Minimum two passengers per booking; maximum three per helicopter. Weather-dependent, with rebooking or full refund if conditions cancel the flight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Helicopter tour of Thousand Islands

• Arrive at 1000 Islands Heliport
• Board helicopter for tour
• Fly over Thousand Islands Bridge
• View Boldt Castle from air
• See 1000 Islands Tower observation deck
• Return to heliport

The Experience

The tour lifts off from the 1000 Islands Heliport, which has a welcome centre, parking for cars and larger vehicles, a small gift shop, and fully accessible washrooms. From there you fly over both the Canadian and American spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge—the structure that carries millions of travelers between two nations every year—and then head toward Heart Island to see Boldt Castle, the historic monument built as a testament to George Boldt's love for his wife Louise. The castle's stone towers and waterfront setting reveal themselves only from above; the helicopter gives you the vantage the ground cannot.

The route also passes the 1000 Islands Tower, a unique landmark that offers a 360-degree view of the region from its observation deck. A live English-speaking guide narrates the flight through headsets included with your ticket, so you hear the story of each landmark clearly over the engine noise. The whole flight runs 20 minutes. All taxes, fees and handling charges are built into the price.

What’s included

• Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
• live English-speaking guide narration.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours

Is this one for you?The live guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary without translation. Book this tour if you want the story of each landmark as you pass it, not just the view.

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Top questions

What is Boldt Castle and why is it worth seeing from a helicopter?

Boldt Castle is a historic stone mansion on Heart Island in the Thousand Islands, built by George Boldt as a symbol of his love for his wife Louise. The castle's full grandeur—its towers, waterfront position, and the islands surrounding it—reveals itself from the air in a way ground-level visits cannot match.

How many people can ride in the helicopter at once?

The helicopter seats a maximum of three passengers per flight. A minimum of two passengers is required for each booking to depart.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you will be offered either an alternative date or a full refund.

Is there a weight limit for passengers?

Yes. Due to the aircraft's balance and comfort, there is a weight restriction of 275 pounds per seat.

What's included in the ticket price?

The tour includes headsets so you can hear the live guide clearly, plus all taxes, fees and handling charges. A DVD of the flight is available to purchase separately.

Can I bring a child or infant on this tour?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller at the heliport. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the flight. Service animals are allowed.