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St. Joseph Island Museum |
ADCOCK'S
WOODLAND GARDENS
( Jocelyn Township ) Acres of flower gardens, manicure lawns and ponds set in a natural woodland setting. 10:00 a.m. to dusk, May to October. Contact: Russell and Eleanor Adcock, RR1, Hilton Beach, ON POR 1GO (705) 246 - 2579 email: aadcock@ualberta.ca |
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LIBRARY ( Richards Landing ) Ever dream of stepping back in time and visiting a place from your childhood? It's possible at the Children's Library in Richards Landing. Founded in 1935, this quaint library has served up to four generations while retaining the look of its era. Among the books, old and new, discover treasures from around the world or stretch out on the bear rug with a good book. Open Monday evenings from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted to operate this private library. Contact: Dawn Stinson, Librarian, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0 (705) 246 - 2877 |
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| FORBES
PARK ( Hilton Beach ) Public beach · playground equipment · picnic tables · change house · public washrooms · located on the boardwalk Contact: Village of Hilton Beach, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0 (705) 246 - 2242 email: info@hiltonbeach.com |
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ST. JOSEPH NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE ( Jocelyn Township ) Ruins of the original British fort over 200 years old · modern reception centre · displays · host to several special events throughout the summer · 320 ha. bird sanctuary · open daily from May to October Contact: Site Superintendent, Box 220, Richards Landing, ON POR 1JO (705) 246 - 2664 / email: fort.stjoseph@sympatico.ca |
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PARK ( Hilton Township ) Public beach · safe, buoyed swimming area · warm inland lake · picnic tables and pavilion · playground equipment Contact: Hilton Township, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0 (705) 246 - 2472 / email: hiltonv1@on.aibn.com |
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| HILTON BEACH ALL SEASONS
SPORTS PAD ( Hilton Beach ) This all - season sports pad is used in winter for skating, broomball and hockey and in summer for skateboarding, badminton, tennis, street hockey and BMX biking . Located across from the Waterfront Centre in Hilton Beach. Contact: Gloria Fischer, Clerk - Treasurer, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0 (705) 246 - 2242 email: info@hiltonbeach.com |
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HISTORY ( Jocelyn Township ) Pioneer furniture · photographs · newspaper clippings · appliances · tools · history of Jocelyn Township families · open Saturday and Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. July and August or by appointment Contact: Betty Lypps, Hilton Beach, ON POR 1GO (705) 246 - 2392 / email: jocelynt@soonet.ca |
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SPRINGS GOLF RESORT ( St. Joseph Township ) 18 hole championship course. Front 9 holes (back 9 scheduled 2004), driving range, practice facilities, clubhouse, and dining room. Contact: Brent Pusch, General Manager Island Springs Golf Resort, RR2, Richards Landing ON P0R 1J0 (705) 246 - 1816 email: info@islandsprings.com |
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| JOCELYN
PARK ( Jocelyn Township ) Picnic tables · playground equipment · panoramic view of islands and passing Great Lakes ships · located at the entrance to Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site Contact: Jocelyn Township, RR1, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0 (705) 246 - 2025 / email: jocelynt@soonet.ca |
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| MOUNTAINVIEW CENTENNIAL GROUNDS
( Jocelyn Township )
Hiking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing and tobogganing in the winter · picnic grounds · home of the Jocelyn Harvest Festival Contact: Jocelyn Township Office, rr1, Richards Landing ON P0R 1J0 (705) 246 - 2025 / email: jocelynt@soonet.ca |
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THE RAINBOW" DOLL MUSEUM ( St. Joseph Township ) More than 1000 pieces from antique to modern. "A must see attraction." Located 3 km past Richards Landing. Contact: Helen Powis, RR1 Richards Landing, ON POR 1JO (705) 246 - 2683 |
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JOSEPH ISLAND MUSEUM ( St. Joseph Township ) Corner of the I Line and 20th Sideroad Time travel back into the era of the early pioneer at the St. Joseph Island Museum. Thousands of artifacts are displayed in six historic buildings dating from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience the early educational, commercial, religious, agricultural and social styles of St. Joseph Island. Gifts and local maple syrup available in Gift Shop. Contact: Pat Fleming, Curator St. Joseph Island Museum, RR1, Richards Landing, ON POR 1JO (705) 246 - 2033 / (705) 246 - 2672 (June - August) |
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ISLAND MARINE PARK (Stribling Point - St. Joseph Twp.) See Great Lakes freighters and ocean - going salties close up on their upbound journey · located on the seaway · boat launch · sandy beach · elevated viewing station · hiking trails Contact: Township of St. Joseph, Richards Landing, ON POR 1JO (705) 246 - 2625 Fax (705) 246 - 3142 email: stjosephtwp@bellnet.ca |
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INSTITUTE PARK
( Richards Landing ) Public park · beach · buoyed swimming area · children's playground · picnic table and pavilions · public washrooms · tennis court · one block from the main street Contact: Township of St. Joseph, Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0 (705) 246 - 2625 email: stjosephtwp@bellnet.ca |
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