WELCOME TO SINGER CASTLE where history is more than a time past

Singer Castle on Dark Island is open to the public to visitors who wish to have a guided tour of the intricate architecture, beautiful furnishings and puzzling secret passages of our magnificent 100-year old Castle.

Hours of Operation – Latest News

As of June 27, 2020 Singer Castle is open for tours.

We are following New York State guidelines for business during the COVID19 pandemic. Our staff will be wearing masks and practicing social distancing with our guests and we request that our guests also follow the guidelines. Tour group size will be limited.

The castle will open at 10 a.m. and the final tour of the day will take place at 3:00 p.m. Uncle Sam Boat Tours will have two departures from Alexandria Bay. One at 10 a.m., and one at 2:00 p.m. Schermerhorn Harbor will operate the shuttle with departures at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.. Private boaters will be welcomed for tours at 10 a.m., 12 noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

We look forward to your visit in 2020!

Visitors will be greeted by smiling, enthusiastic tour guides sharing the unique history of the “hunting lodge” of Commodore Frederick Gilbert Bourne. The tour guides will provide you with a 45-minute tour and narrative of the historic structure. Visitors will be treated to four floors filled with furnishings and artifacts original to the castle. You will see the entrances to many of the secret passages, and of course speculate on their purpose. There are 80 steps up from the Great Hall, so wear your walking shoes!

Visitors come from as far as Europe and as close as our own backyard of Chippewa Bay, all wanting to experience the mystery and history of the Castle. Plan to make Singer Castle the highlight of your 1000 Islands experience.

Hours of Operation

We will re-open for tours in May.  Please check the Uncle Sam Boat Tours schedule for transportation availability.

Guided Tours – Admission Rates

Guided tours of the Castle are offered to the public at a cost of US $14.25 per adult, children 4 and up $7.25, $12.25 for military adult and $6.25 for military children. Children under four years of age are our guests; however, young children must be carefully monitored by adults at all times. (No strollers are allowed within the Castle). Extended private tours may be arranged by appointment. Call for additional information and rates.

Contact us

Toll Free: 1-877-327-5475

If you are unable to reach us at this number please
call 1-315-324-3275

Thank you.

The Royal Suite

You might take the opportunity to be the King of the Castle and stay in our exquisite Royal Suite complete with private modern bath, luxury furnishings and bedding, designer carpeting, and of course, million dollar views of the Canadian sunset and American sunrise.
Package includes private tour, accommodations, and catered dinner and breakfast. More>>

Gift Shop

The Singer Castle Gift Shop and Video Viewing Room are located in the South Boathouse. The shop offers many items for visitors to take home as a souvenir of their time at Dark Island. More>>