Official Boldt Castle Website - Alexandria Bay NY in the Heart of the 1000 Islands

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  • Welcome
  • Visiting
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Rules Of Boldt Facilities
    • Hospitality
    • Photography
  • Virtual Tour
    • Download the Boldt Castle App
    • The Alster Tower
    • The Castle
    • The Castle Interior
    • The Dove-Cote
    • The Entry Arch
    • The Gardens & Grounds
    • The Gazebo
    • The Power House
    • Renovations
    • Kestrel 1892 Steam Yacht
  • Weddings
  • History
  • News & Events
    • Family Discovery Day
    • Independence Day Fireworks
    • Fairytale Adventure
    • Economic Impact in Region
  • Yacht House
  • Downloads
    • Download the Boldt Castle App
    • Literature
    • Photo Gallery
    • Videos
    • Wallpapers
  • Employment

Economic Impact in Region

Boldt Castle, a premier  attraction in the 1000 Islands International Region, announced that a 2014/2015 independent study estimates it to generate over $46 million, in today’s dollars,  annually in regional economic activity. Additionally, the historic site generates over 600 jobs in the regional economy. Commissioned by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, and completed in November 2015 by WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff, Washington, DC, the report statistically identifies Boldt Castle’s economic impact.

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Boldt Castle has become a recognized international destination and regional icon attracting nearly 200,000 visitors annually, providing sustainable economic benefits to the entire 1000 Islands International Tourism Industry.

The report quantifies the exact impacts Boldt Castle provides to the 1000 Islands International Region attributable to visitor spending, job creation, and annual spending by Boldt Castle, while positively impacting local sales tax revenues.

Since assuming ownership of historic Boldt Castle in 1977, the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority has long been committed to its preservation, improvements, and operations, while simultaneously fortifying the region’s tourism industry with future economic progress for decades to come.

Report Summaries (based on 2014/2015 season):

  • Impact on Jobs: 604 jobs generated and maintained
  • Local spending per visitor: $181 per average Boldt Castle visitor ($724 for a family of 4)
  • Total Visitor Spending at Regional Businesses: $30.1 million in annual visitor spending
  • Impact on Economic Output: Additional $39.9 million in annual economic output
  • Impact on Gross Regional Product (GRP): Additional $23.1 million in annual GRP

Follow this link to view the report:

Boldt Castle Economic Impact Study

2023 Dates & Hours of Operation:

    Boldt Castle & Boldt Yacht House

  • May 13 - October 9:

    10:30 AM - 6:30 PM

  • Admissions Booth closes 1 hour prior to Boldt Castle closing.


Boldt Castle and Boldt Yacht House will remain open until 7:30pm on Independence Day Weekend on Saturday, July 1st and Sunday, July 2nd and will remain open until 7:30pm on Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd.

For more info: 315.482.9724

Boat tours from both the U.S. and Canada stop at Heart Island. Extensive docking is available for private pleasure craft. A shuttle from Heart Island provides access to the Boldt Castle Yacht House.

Please Note: The Castle does not have climate control. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

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Web site courtesy of the:
Thousand Islands Bridge Authority / Boldt Castle
PO Box 428, Collins Landing
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607

In Season: 315-482-9724
Off Season: 315-482-2501

Coordinates:
+44° 20' 40.29" N, -75° 55' 21.27" W

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