Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club

Record #: BRU0116

Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023

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
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	Saugeen Shores
Address & Map	Chantry Island Tour Base, 86 Saugeen St Saugeen Shores, ON Canada N0H 2L0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible - meeting are accessible ; Not Accessible - boat tours not accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-797-5862, Chantry Island Tour Base
Toll Free Phone	1-866-797-5862, Chantry Island Tour Base
Website	chantryisland.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarineHeritageSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5BwiLq9hSIl9BZRq7Q4UNA?feature=watch
Primary Contact	Stanley Young, Secretary; Phone: 519-797-2157; Email: vettes67@hotmail.com
Mailing Address	Chantry Island Tour Base, 86 Saugeen St Saugeen Shores, ON Canada N0H 2L0