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.
We look forward to your visit in 2019!
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
The castle will be open weekends starting Saturday, May 11th. Forty-five minute guided tours will be offered hourly beginning at 10 a.m. with the last tour 4 p.m. May 13 – June 15 weekday hours will be based on tour boat schedules. Saturday, June 16 thru Labor Day the castle will be open at 10 a.m. seven days a week. Labor Day- Columbus Day the castle will be open weekends and weekday schedules will be based on tour boat schedules.
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
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>>
