S.S. Keewatin Returns June 23, 2012

Keewatin c1960

As many people know, the S.S. Keewatin is preparing to make its historic return to Port McNicoll this summer to much fanfare.  The organizers of the event have announced the itinerary of the day, which we would like to also share with you, our awesome blog readers.
Huronia Museum will be present at the event with our own booth, so please drop by and say hello!
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Opens at 10:30 a.m.
Ship to arrive at 1:30 p.m.
Souvenirs Food Collectibles
Huronia Museum Display Huronia Arts Display
Port McNicoll School REUNION Tent
ENTERTAINMENT
Georgian Bay Brass Band
Beausoleil First Nations Drum Group and Dancers
Students from the Studio of Connie Taws
Sunny Side Up Swing Band
Port McNicoll Village Choir and Sing Along
Midland Legion Pipes and Drums
Georgian Bay Saxophone Ensemble
Silvio Camilleri
Penetanguishene Golden Tones
Keewatin Kids Klub
PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUSES
(No Onsite Parking)
Please park at the Doral (former Mitsubishi) plant next to Martyrs’ Shrine. When this lot is at capacity, parking will then begin at the Franke Kindred plant across the highway from Doral.
WATCH FOR THE SIGN TO PARKING LOT
Handicapped Parking available close to Shuttle Bus pick-up.
(Passengers in wheelchairs, etc. can be dropped off at the site).
 Shuttle Buses will take you directly to the Celebration.

Huron Village open

By chance I had two conversations with local residents who thought (incorrectly) that the Huron Village was not open and that the village long house was not open.  WRONG, WRONG, WRONG.

The Huron Village is open, its longhouse is complete and can be entered and experienced.  Please come and visit.

Huronia Museum, Huron Village with longhouse