Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BRU0116 | Last Modified: 15 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 13 May 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | A non-for-profit group of volunteers dedicated to: * the preservation and enhancement of the community's marine history * the protection, preservation and promotion of the Imperial Lighthouse tower and the keepers house on Chantry Island * hosting annual Marine Heritage Festival, click here to visit Facebook page * Working with the Propeller Club towards the efforts of the Marine Heritage Society and assisting in maintenance of Pioneer Park, a historic and popular site for picnics, wedding photos and gatherings Also operate Chantry Island boat tours with training guides, crew and captains who look after all structures and grounds associated with Island Lighthouse * The Island is a Federal Migratory Bird Sanctuary, no pets are allowed on the island Volunteers are always needed and welcomed * If any training is required for specific volunteer positions, the cost will be covered by the Club |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Propeller Club meets at Walker House on High St every Wed at 4 pm |
| Dates | Boat tours run from Victoria Day weekend to Labour Day weekend Society and Club operate year round * Marine Heritage Festival held on weekend before Civic Holiday |
| Areas Served | Bruce County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call or email Secretary for any inquiries with Society, Propeller Club or volunteering * Donations can be made online * Anyone is welcome to attend a Club meeting To book tours during season, call tour base |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - call or see website for boat tour details |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | From Highway 21 in Southampton, turn west on Clarendon and follow the signs, or from High Street, (the main street), turn north on Huron or Grosvenor Street and look for the signs. |
| Located In Community | Southampton |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - meeting are accessible ; Not Accessible - boat tours not accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Chantry Island Tour Base: 519-797-5862 |
| Toll Free Phone | Chantry Island Tour Base: 1-866-797-5862 |
| Website | www.chantryisland.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarineHeritageSociety YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5BwiLq9hSIl9BZRq7Q4UNA?feature=watch |
| Primary Contact | Stanley Young, Secretary; Phone: (Residence) 519-797-2157; Email: vettes67@hotmail.com |