Glorious summer and winter homes.

Whether you are a lifelong Thousand Islands resident, a summers-only visitor or a lucky St. Lawrence River cruise ship passenger, you are bound to recognize many of the grand summer homes and modern American castles featured in this full color keepsake collection.

While photographing Sentinels in the Stream, renowned photographer George Fischer became captivated by the many extraordinary dwellings that rise from the islands and shorelines of this popular vacation region.

In Castles and Cottages, regional historian Anthony Mollica guides readers through these exceptional structures, including:

• Boldt Castle
• McNally boathouse
• Cape Vincent's Tibbetts Point lighthouse
• George M. Pullman's Castle Rest, visited by President Grant and General Sherman

The Thousand Islands abound in historic and architecturally unique buildings, as well as idyllic cottage retreats. With fascinating insight and gorgeous color photographs, Castles and Cottages reveals the remarkable story of each.

George Fischer is one of Canada's most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. His unique style has been recognized around the world. He has provided photography and editorial content for promotional literature published by tourist boards and international tour operators. George's work has appeared on the covers of magazines and newspapers worldwide as well as websites and ad campaigns for hundreds of companies. And he has produced more than 65 photographic books. In November 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in Photography. Among his major accomplishments is the book, Canada: 150 Panoramas, which was on the best-seller list at Chapters/Indigo and quickly sold out of its first printing. In 2007, Unforgettable Canada was on The Globe and Mail's bestseller list and has sold over 75,000 copies. It is now in its third printing. George is also recognized for his worldwide collection of more than 50 art posters and unique art prints created for various companies, hospitals and private collectors. An avid outdoor adventurer, George has hiked Machu Picchu in Peru and in Bolivia cycled what is dubbed "the world's most dangerous road." He has summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Gokyo Ri in the Himalayas and Torres del Paine in Chile. In Iceland, he hiked to raise funds for the Arthritis Society of Canada. And this Toronto Canada resident has now set his sights on canoeing the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories.

George Fischer's profile page

Anthony Mollica's profile page

A good coffee table flipper for lovers of architecture and history alike.

Ottawa Life

A glimpse into the history and grandeur of summer homes... Above all, this book illustrates the remarkable architecture to be found along the waterway.

Kitchener Waterloo Record

Extraordinary dwellings.... remarkable little collection. Besides the eye-poping castles and detailed fretwork on many cottages, I found the colorful boathouses and lighthouses had great visual interest.

Canadian Camera

The stories behind the archipelago's castles and grandiose country homes of "millionaires' row."

Globe and Mail

The accounts of their grand lifestyles and amazing homes makes for interesting and enviable reading.

Vancouver North Shore News

A lively and fascinating history of one of world's most desirable resort communities.

The Cottager

Accurately researched... one hundred spectacular photographs... the book that virtually everyone has looked forward to enjoy, share with their friends and their River guests.

Thousand Islands Sun