Located in Alexandria, New York, Wellesley Island is one of the Thousand Islands. The Thousand Islands are a series of islands in the St. Lawrence River that form the border between Canada and the USA. There are over 1,700 islands, and the islands range in size. Some of the islands are very small and are uninhabited with rock outcroppings. Other islands are quite large and can stretch over 40 square miles.
Thousand Islands is home to Potter's Beach, which is located on the American Grindstone Island. This beach features a shallow sandy bottom. The beach has a gradual slope. Boating is a popular activity at Potter's Beach. The Lake of the Isles is a popular destination in the Thousand Islands. The Lake of the Isles is an inland body of water on Wellesley Island. Access to the Lake of Isles is limited to two narrow passages.
Thousand Islands is also home to Eel Bay, located southwest of Wellesley Island. Eel Bay is a shallow Bay that has a sandy bottom and is characterized by clear waters that have a turquoise tint, making the water reminiscent of the Caribbean.
Visitors to the Thousand Islands can also visit Boldt Castle. Boldt Castle is owned by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority. It can be visited by boat, and tourists can also take cruises in this area that have views of the castle. Boldt Castle is a mansion with 120 rooms. The mansion and the grounds are both available for touring. Another castle in the Thousand Islands is Singer Castle. This castle is located on Dark Island. Singer Castle was constructed with several secret passageways that were designed to allow its owner, Frederick Bourne, to spy on guests staying at the castle.
In Clayton, which is another area of the Thousand Islands, the Antique Boat Museum offers visitors the opportunity to see antique wooden boats that were either built or used in the region. This museum is home to exhibits that focus on the maritime culture of the region. In addition, George Boldt's houseboat, LaDuchess, is housed at the museum.
The area has several unique aspects and attractions. For example, one of the islands in the Thousand Islands is called "Just Room Enough.'' This island is so small that is only contains a single house. Deer Island is located approximately two miles north of Alexandria Bay and is owned by the Skull and Bones, a secret society. There is only one artificial island in the Thousand Islands, and it is called Longue Vue Island.
The largest island in the group is called Wolfe Island, and it is located entirely in Ontario, Canada. Carleton Island is home to Fort Haldiman. Fort Haldiman was built by the British during the American Revolutionary War. During the War of 1812, Carleton Island was captured by three American soldiers, and this island remains part of the United States.
The Thousand Islands region is popular for sport fishing. Professional salmon and bass tournaments take place on the St. Lawrence River, Oneida Lake, and Lake Ontario. The waters are home to salmon, lake trout, brown trout, bass, pike, muskie, walleye, and more. The tributaries of eastern Lake Ontario form one of the best steelhead fisheries in the entire Northeast area.
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