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Helicopter Tour: Thousand Islands & Boldt Castle Views
5.0
253 Ratings
Gananoque
Embark on a thrilling helicopter tour of the Thousand Islands in Ontario and get a birds-eye view of Boldt Castle. Experience the beauty, romance, and grandeur of this iconic landmark from the air. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling helicopter tour of the Thousand Islands in Ontario and get a birds-eye view of Boldt Castle. Experience the beauty, romance, and grandeur of this iconic landmark from the air. Book now!
Duration:
20 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours - Location of the 1000 Islands Heliport. Travelers will embark on their helicopter tour from this location. Features a welcome centre with ample parking for cars and larger vehicles, small gift shop, fully accessible washrooms and a spacious lounge.
- Thousand Islands Bridge - Fly over both the Canadian and…
- 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours - Location of the 1000 Islands Heliport. Travelers will embark on their helicopter tour from this location. Features a welcome centre with ample parking for cars and larger vehicles, small gift shop, fully accessible washrooms and a spacious lounge.
- Thousand Islands Bridge - Fly over both the Canadian and American spans of the Thousand Islands Bridge that connect two nations and sees the safe passage of millions of travelers every year.
- Boldt Castle and Yacht House - See the world famous historic monument that stands as a testament to the love of George Boldt and his wife Louise; beautiful Boldt Castle on Heart Island!
- 1000 Islands Tower - See this unique landmark from the air - the 1000 Islands Tower observation deck that gives visitors a 360 degree view of the area!
What's Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Begin your helicopter journey over the Thousand Islands and witness the majesty of Boldt Castle from an elevated vantage point. Recognized as an Ontario Signature Experience, appreciate the elegance, allure, and magnificence of the Thousand Islands on a unique airborne adventure. Sense the thrill as you ascend into the air, embarking on a…
Begin your helicopter journey over the Thousand Islands and witness the majesty of Boldt Castle from an elevated vantage point. Recognized as an Ontario Signature Experience, appreciate the elegance, allure, and magnificence of the Thousand Islands on a unique airborne adventure. Sense the thrill as you ascend into the air, embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime tour! A headset is provided for clear communication with the guide.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Maximum seating capacity per helicopter is 3 passengers
- Subject to favorable weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, there is a weight restriction of 275 lbs per seat.
Location
1000 Islands Helicopter Tours
County Road 32
Just north of highway 401 in Gananoque, Ontario. Located off of the westbound exit ramp 645 from the highway.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(253 Ratings)
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Jenniferbking
Oct 6, 2025
Whirlybird WOWS! - Such an amazing experience! From the moment you drive up to the helipad to final touchdown, every minute was full of excitement and smiles. Captain George shared tonnes of information about the Islands, Boldt Castle and the region. Totally recommend to anyone!
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268agag
Oct 2, 2025
A breathtaking view - With a sympathetic pilot, on a sunny morning (11:30am) we enjoyed the view of the beautiful island landscape! Since we also took a boat tour to the island later, I can say that the helicopter perspective remains unforgettable and unique.
A clear recommendation from us
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Happycampersnh
Sep 29, 2025
Wow!!! - Boldt castle and it's island are stunningly beautiful and well maintained. The paths are well maintained with lovely flowers and manicured grass everywhere. The docents are informative and happy to share about the house and grounds. The work that has gone into restoring the buildings is impressive in both scope and quality. They have golf carts if you can't walk to the castle and also there is an elevator inside (part of the original design which is amazing for when it was built). Make sure to go to the 5th floor balcony and look out over the river and grounds.
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Lynnela1384kj
Sep 4, 2025
We LOVED it! - We took a trip to Alexandria Bay for quick get away and I surprised my husband with a helicopter tour. I don't like to fly but actually LOVED the helicopter. The view was spectacular! Our pilot was very professional, informative, and had a great sense of humor - he put us at ease right away. Great smooth landing! We highly recommend the experience and would definitely book with them again. Cheers!
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G122tgsarahl
Aug 24, 2025
Boldt Castle tour - We had a great experience with 1000 islands helicopter tours! The staff were friendly and our pilot (I believe her name was Brianna) was amazing! She was very knowledgeable of the islands and Boldt castle and gave us lots of interesting information about the area. The flight was safe and overall a great experience! 10/10 recommend :)
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Solracgf
Aug 20, 2025
Fantastic - It's worth it, it's a very good option. They had the explanation of the tour in a speech in Spanish, which is very much appreciated
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K2988rucharlotteg
Aug 16, 2025
Great experience - Very good experience even with a baby under one year!! Great weather to see all 1000 islands!! We've taken a lot of eyes
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I5761mescottc
Jul 30, 2025
Amazing views and very friendly staff - The staff was very welcoming and friendly and our pilot Elise was very knowledgeable about the area and pointed out several very interesting historical facts about the area. The front seat of the helicopter afforded an amazing "bubble" view of everything below and the back seats had great views as well. Two thumbs up and five stars for a great tour, not to be missed! AND you don't need your passport!
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Joannaky3152lx
Jul 29, 2025
New experience - Great experience, very friendly Pilot and staff! easy access and easy process of reservation. If You hesitate, do not ;)
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Liza
Jul 24, 2025
Affordable views that are incredible! - It’s really incredible! Stunning views from a glass bubble essentially floating above sky. It doesn’t say on booking, but trip is about 15 minutes. No wait time, we were early and they took us right up! Comfortable ride with 2 cup holders and spot for a small bag. There’s optional opening vents on helicopter so airflow is nice. Worth the $
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