Dark Island, Chippewa Bay

Dark Island a prominent feature of the St. Lawrence Seaway, is located in the lower (eastern) Thousand Islands region, near Chippewa Bay. It is a part of the Town of Hammond, in St. Lawrence County, New York.

Dark Island is best known for “Singer Castle”, which was formerly known as Dark Island Castle. This historic landmark was built between 1888 and 1905 and was later renovated and open to the public in 2003.

Things to see and do

* Singer Castle tour

General information

Cruise Season – May - Sept
Currency – US Dollar (US$)
Language – English
Electricity – 2 perpendicular flat pins USA style or with a round pin below
Time – GMT minus five hours
International Country Telephone Code – 1


Travel Links – Dark Island is accessible by shuttle, tour boat or personal watercraft.