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Colin stared at me instead of Boldt Castle as we approached. His gaze watched me, hanging on my every word. I kept talking, telling him about the love George Boldt had for his wife and the devastation that losing her caused. He abandoned the property, never to return, and halted all work after learning of her death. It sat for seventy-three years as a monument to their love while the harsh winters and waters of the St. Lawrence took their toll. A beacon of love lost for nearly a century.
“The Thousand Islands Bridge Authority bought the property for one dollar and have worked to restore the castle to its original beauty. There is still work to be done and parts of Heart Island to restore, but the beauty of Boldt Castle and Heart Island is apparent. As we approach, you can see the castl
