The facility itself is an integral part of the gilded age ambiance of the 1000 Islands. The Hart House was built on Boldt Island then moved to its present location after it was found to be too small. The proprietors have dressed the House in period themes but upgraded all the mechanicals to modern-day standards. This is not a chain hotel and the staff treated us like old friends.

We got there at a time when almost every restaurant in town and on the island was closed. Covid, the economy, the Quebec forest fires all conspired against us. Still, we found nice places but had to travel a little.