Open House for the New Wasaga Beach Welcome Centre
Ontario Parks is replacing the orientation building at Nancy Island Historic Site in preparation of the upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial. Nancy Island has served as a historic site since 1928 and is the most viable and related site to the War of 1812 in Simcoe County and the Georgian Bay Region. It represents a major event during the War of 1812 - HNS Nancy's August 14, 1814 battle against three American schooners. The island houses the charred hull and artifacts of the HMS Nancy from the pivotal moment in Canadian history. The borders of Canada today are a direct result of the valiant struggle of the Nancy and her crew.
The Welcome Centre, designed by Ontario Parks architect Matthew Harvey, will house a gift shop, staff offices, meeting space, tourist information, washrooms and interpretation relating to both Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach.
The general public is invited to view the plans for the new building at an Open House to be held at Nancy Island Historic Site on Monday June 7th from 2 pm to 6 pm.
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We encourage you to check back often for updates in regards to the Wasaga Beach Welcome Centre, plans, fundraising efforts and much more.
This is an exciting time for Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, Nancy Island and the Friends and we wish to share this experience with the public as we push forward with this magnificent project.