Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society is a
Public Amenities Charity located in Collingwood, ON.
Services Provided by Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society
Ensuring the heritage resources of the Nottawasaga lighthouse are protected by: 1. Conducting a condition assessment of the tower & developing a restoration plan. 2. Closing off missing windows to protect interior of the tower. 3. Consulting with engineers to shrink warp the tower to protect the exterior from the elements. Researching, & acquiring documentary records of the lighthouse. 1. Locating missing lightkeeper diaries, log books & photographs. 2. Locating items of historical significance. Developing interpretive programs 1. Locating descendants of former lightkeepers to increase awareness of the contribution of the lighthouse to the history of Canada. 2. Increasing public education of the history through forums, events, social media. 3. Producing a short video of the light tower to increase awareness of the need to restore the lighthouse for future generations.
