Thousand Islands Two Castle Helicopter Tour

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Ontario, Canada

30 minutes (approx.)
Flight time: 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

See Ontario's Thousand Islands from the air on a narrated sightseeing flight from Thousand Islands Heliport. Soar above the Saint Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands Bridge, then get aerial views of the grand Boldt and Singer Castles on the New York side. Before touching back down at the heliport, take in the Manhattan Group of islands, shipwrecks, and the Sisters Island Lighthouse.

Sightseeing flight in the Thousand Islands
Departures available throughout the day
Helicopters accommodate up to three passengers
Fully narrated flight
See the islands on both sides of the border

What's Included

Headsets to hear the guide clearly
All taxes, fees and handling charges

DVD (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
88 County Rd 32, Gananoque, ON K7G 2V3, Canada
Just north of highway 401 in Gananoque, Ontario. Located off of the westbound exit ramp 645 from the highway.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Choose a departure time that fits your schedule then make your way to the Thousand Islands Heliport. Meet a helicopter pilot for a short safety briefing and itinerary, then climb into the helicopter, which can accommodate up to three passengers.

You’ll have a pair of headphones so you don’t miss a word of the pilot’s narration during the flight, and you'll pass over some of the Thousand Island’s most striking sights. Keep your camera ready while flying above the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands Bridge, and cross into US airspace to see the Boldt and Singer Castles, grand, Gilded Age landmarks built with turn-of-the-century fortunes.

Look down at the pretty Manhattan Group islands, and hear about the many ships that have gone down in the Thousand Islands fierce storms and howling winds. Catch a glimpse of the pretty Sisters Island Lighthouse, and begin the return trip to Thousand Islands Heliport, where this tour concludes. High-definition footage of the flight is available for purchase.

1000 Islands Helicopter Tours

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Thousand Islands Bridge (Pass By)

Boldt Castle and the Boldt Yacht House (Pass By)

Singer Castle (Pass By)

1000 Islands Tower (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 276 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
A minimum of two people per booking is required
Maximum seating capacity per helicopter is three passengers
Stroller accessible
Subject to favorable weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered

Service animals allowed
Due to the comfort and weight/balance of the aircraft, there is a weight restriction of 275 lbs per seat.
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Wayne_K

Excellent trip with an awesome aerial view. Our pilot was professional and friendly and provided excellent historical knowledge of both castles as well the shipwreck too. Two thumbs up for the two castle tour !!!

Reviews

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Exciting

Henry_H, Sep 2024

It was partly sunny so that we were able to see the sunken ships. Which was awesome. All in all a very memorable day

view 1000 islands as i am a god

JieYuan_Z, Jul 2024

fantastic experience, must try in your life, feld likes god to see all view sights, guess the beginning of October will be the best season to enjoy colorful islands

Fantastic Aerial Tour

Wayne_K, Jun 2024

Unforgettable !

JeanLuc_B, Jun 2024

Warm welcome and experienced driver and very friendly. We had an unforgettable time and saw landscapes like never before can you see without a helicopter. The flight lasted about 30 minutes. The pilot speaks English and French!excellent memory!