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 2018!

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

During September and early October Singer Castle will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays Noon – 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We will open other mid-week days if an Uncle Sam tour boat is scheduled. Please check www.usboattours.com to confirm the boat schedule. It is updated daily.

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>>