Heart Island, River island near Alexandria, United States.
Heart Island is a river island in the Saint Lawrence River that forms part of the Thousand Islands archipelago straddling the Canada-United States border. The island is dominated by a grand castle with towers and ornate details, surrounded entirely by water and accessible only by boat.
The island was developed in the early 1900s as a personal project expressing a wealthy businessman's devotion to his wife. The structure underwent various phases of development and was eventually opened to visitors interested in exploring the river's attractions.
The castle on the island represents a personal expression of devotion, built in the early 1900s and now recognized as an enduring symbol of romance. People visit to witness this declaration in stone and learn about the people who created it.
Visitors reach the island through scheduled boat tours departing from multiple riverside locations, with service operating primarily during warmer months. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for open-water travel, as the crossing involves being on the water for some time.
The island's distinctive heart shape resulted from natural geological formation and gave it its name and visual identity among hundreds of nearby islands. Aerial views reveal this shape most clearly, making the site instantly recognizable from above.
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