Friends of the Nancy Island Historic Site and Wasaga Beach Park
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: CWD2410 | Last Modified: 02 Nov 2020 | Last Full Update: 26 May 2020 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Dedicated to furthering the educational and interpretive programs of the Park and Nancy Island * Supports research projects related to the park's natural and historical resources * Develops and makes high quality park specific items and publications available to the public to open and operate a retail outlet where educational publications, maps and mementos of the park are sold * Helps to ensure that the park's natural and historical legacy will remain for future generations Seasonal volunteer opportunities with Piping Plover Guardian Program Nancy island Historic site is located at 119 Mosley St. Special events held at Nancy Island include Wasaga Under Siege - a War of 1812 re-enactment. |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | COVID-19 Hours: Unknown. For park office check www.ontarioparks.com * For Historic Site, check www.wasagabeachpark.com Regular Hours: Park Office (year round): Sep-Jun: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm * Jul-Aug: Mon-Sun 8:30 am-5 pm Historic Site (May 24-Oct 6, 2019): Jun 28-Sep 2: Daily Mon-Sun 10 am-5 pm Open Fri, Sat, Sun May 24-Jun 23 * Sep 7-Oct 6: Sat-Sun 10 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Simcoe County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Vehicle fee to park at Wasaga Beach lot is $20 per vehicle * discounted rates for seniors and individuals with disabilities, call for details |
| Address and Location | |
| Located In Community | Wasaga Beach |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | 22nd St and Mosley St |
| Physical Access | Nancy Island, fully accessible * Beach 2 and 5, partially accessible with ramps or mobi-mat to water * Board Walk to Piping Plover site, fully accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Historic Site: 705-429-2728 * Park: 705-429-2516 |
| nancyisland@wasagabeachpark.com | |
| Website | www.wasagabeachpark.com |
| Social Media |  WordPress: nancyislandblog.wordpress.com |
| Primary Contact | Robert Potter, President; Email: rpotter18@sympatico.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Marilyn Beecroft, Director; Email: mjbcroft@gmail.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Patricia Davidson, Piping Plover Coordinator; Phone: Contact May-Aug (Business) 705-429-2516; Email: wasagaplover@gmail.com |