Our Goals:
- To further public awareness, education, and understanding of the historical, archaeological, biological and geological resources of Wasaga Beach.
- To support research projects related to the park's natural and historical resources.
- To develop and make high quality, park specific items and publications available to the public.
- To operate a retail outlet where educational publications, maps, mementos and other items related to Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Provincial Park are available.
- To generate funds through memberships, donations, bequests and other gifts, as well as through special events and activities.
- To ensure that Wasaga Beach Provincial Park's natural and historical legacy will remain for future generations.
Noteworthy News & Notices:
Please refer back to our site often for current news, notices and information regarding Wasaga Beach Provincial Park.
Wasaga Beach Rotary Club Donation to the Friends
The Friends of Nancy Island and Ontario Parks would like to thank the Wasaga Beach Rotary Club for the donation of $5,500 towards improvements on Nancy Island Historic Site.
This generous donation will be used for improvements of the site for the upcoming bicentennial of the War of 1812. Events will be held in Wasaga Beach on Nancy Island in 2012, 2013 and our biggest in 2014 to celebrate the sinking of the HMS Nancy on August 14, 1814.
For further information regarding our celebration event dates please click here.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Friends of Nancy Island and Wasaga Beach Park are seeking volunteers to support our efforts to make the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 an exciting and memorable event.
Volunteers can choose from five new committees established to meet the needs of these upcoming celebrations. They are Finance, Retail (including the Treasurer Chest store), Special Events, Public Relations and Landscaping and Facility Upgrades.
For further information contact Friends president Rob Potter at rpotter18@sympatico.ca.