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Visitor Information

Here you’ll find all the information that might be useful for your stay on Dark Island. Hours of Operation, Latest News, Tours, Gift Shop, Boat Transportation etc.

Visitor Information

Accommodation: The Royal Suite

Come and be King and Queen of Singer Castle for the evening! Our Royal Suite is an entire wing of the castle and can sleep up to six people.

Accommodation

Wedding like The Royals

Why should you choose Singer Castle for your special day? Because you can! We will work with you to plan the wedding of your dreams. Ask for details!

Your Wedding

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.

Enjoy the 2026 season on Dark Island!

Contact us

Phone

Toll Free:
1-877-327-5475
If you are unable to reach us at this number please call
1-315-486-3275

Address

Singer Castle on
Dark Island
Box 59
Chippewa Bay, NY 13623

Contact Form

We look forward to your visit in 2026!

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 – Latest News

We look forward to welcoming you to Singer Castle during the 2026 season.

Spring and Summer Hours

May 2 and May open 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. last tour.

May 4 thru May 31
Tuesday and Thursday 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. last tour.
Saturday and Sunday 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. last tour.

June 1 thru June 13 (No tours currently scheduled June 9 and 11)
Monday-Friday 9:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. last tour.
Saturday and Sunday 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. last tour.

June 14 thru September 7
Open 9:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. last tour.

Fall Hours

September 8 – October 18 hours to be posted at that time.

Reservations for the Uncle Sam Boat Tours from Alexandria Bay can be made at www.usboattours.com. Call 315-482-2611 with any additional questions and to confirm the schedule.

The shuttle service from Schermerhorn Harbor to Singer Castle operates from June 17 through August 29, 2026, Wednesday through Saturday only. No shuttle service is available on Sundays, Mondays, or Tuesdays. There is no service before June 17 or after August 29, 2026.

Rockport Cruises will again be offering 3 hour cruises to Singer and Boldt Castle call 613-659-3402 to make reservations or visit www.rockportcruises.com.

Private Boaters are welcome. We have over 400’ of dock for your use and a dock attendant to assist you. We recommend that larger boats call ahead to ensure that docking space is available.

Early and late season hours are subject to change without notice. Call 315-486-3275 to check our daily schedule.

Guided Tours – Admission Rates

Guided tours of the Castle are offered to the public at a cost of US $14.75 per adult, children 4 and up $7.75, $12.75 for military adult and $6.75 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.

The Royal Suite

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The Royal Suite
Singer Castle on Dark Island - The Royal Suite
Singer Castle on Dark Island - The Royal Suite
Singer Castle on Dark Island - The Royal Suite
 

Come and be King and Queen of Singer Castle for the evening!

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>>