Published on Oct, 2024
The Boldt Castle and 1,000 Islands tour was, in a word, perfection. Here is what was so great about it:
- The operation is full-service, accommodating, and very well managed (with a safety first mentality).
- The staff members were cheerful and professional, the terminal was clean, and the grounds were well-maintained.
- The weather was sunny and windless, which made flying "smooth sailing."
- The safety briefing, which included entering and leaving the whirlybird as well as headphone usage, eased one's nerves.
- Pilot "Cool Hand" Phil was knowledgeable and shared lots of information about the islands while flying slow, smooth and steady, and close to the castle and islands for breathtaking vantage points (without disrupting life on the ground).
If you are ever in the Kingston/Toronto/Ottawa area, you should add this experience to your itinerary; it is definitely worth it!