Boat House
The Boat House is located at 26 Albert Street next to the Southampton Coliseum, behind Town Hall.
This location serves as a year-round, multi-purpose space for the ongoing maintenance of Marine Heritage Society infrastructure.
Volunteers work in teams on repairs and touch-ups for the Range Lights, the Peerless and Tilbury boats, the Tour Base, Pioneer Park, and the Keepers Home on Chantry Island.
Within the Boat House, there is a well-equipped workshop for our skilled tradespeople and apprentices, as well as facilities for painting, crafting, and other creative activities.
Additionally, the Boat House functions as the central hub for the weekly MHS Artisan Crafts and Tastes Market.
The space is also utilized by community groups for other activities. These include the nearby Southampton Art School for extra student area, the Saugeen Shores Horticulture Society for the annual distribution of budding plants, and the ‘Cham-bettes’ volunteer organization for holiday gift sales.
“Toot” - Marine Heritage Society and Propeller Club Mascot
The kids love atop - born in the boathouse. Another fun project to support events in the Town of Saugeen Shores. Toot has been seen all over Grey and Bruce County to help celebrate special events.
Special Events Trailer - “Toots-portation”
MHS created this trailer in Partnership with the Events Resource Center (ERC) to assist other Not For Profit groups with their events throughout the year.
‘Toots-portation” - the trailer is also used for transporting and storing equipment at special Events
Santa’s Workshop
The beloved Boat House is also a secret ‘Santa’ workshop where MHS volunteers help maintain the yearly parade float – complete with sleigh and reindeers – and prepare the Peerless tour boat for the annual holiday light show.
