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For Immediate Release:
Friends of McNabs Island Society
Friends of McNabs Island Society hosts Fall Foliage Tours
September 19, 2011
Halifax, NS : The Friends of McNabs Island Society will host their annual Fall Foliage Tours of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park on Sunday, October 16 . This year's history tour will feature Fort McNab National Historic Site, which has reopened following an extensive restoration project. Guided nature tours, as well as a Thomas Raddall Hangman's Beach literary tour, are also planned
The Fall Foliage Tours is a time for families and friends to explore McNabs Island in all its natural autumn beauty. As well as Fort McNab, visitors can explore the many other historic sites such as Fort Ives, Fort Hugonin, the Victorian Gardens of the Hugonin-Perrin Estate, and the grounds of the Lynch and Conrad homes.
Cathy McCarthy, President of the Friends of McNabs Island, says, "The Fall Foliage Tours is a great time for everyone to discover McNabs. Visitors will learn about the island's colourful history, wildlife and plants from experienced guides, who share their enthusiasm for McNabs and Lawlor Island Provincial Park. This fall, we are especially pleased to show-off the restoration work at Fort McNab National Historic Site".
Visitors are encouraged to dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring a lunch and drinking water. Tour details are as follows:
McNabs Island Fall Foliage Tours
Sunday October 16 (rain date October 23)
Time 10 am – 4:00 pm
Location : Meet at Murphy's Cable Wharf, on the Halifax Waterfront before 10 a.m.
Cost :
- $12 (Friends of McNabs Island members and children/youth under 16)
- $14 (non-members)
Tickets are limited and available from Ticket Atlantic at (902) 451-1221, the Halifax Metro Centre Box Office, and the 27 participating Atlantic Superstore outlets or online at www.ticketatlantic.com .
The Friends of McNabs Island Society is a registered charity that promotes McNabs Island as a Nature Park and Outdoor Classroom. The Society hosts events on the island such as picnics, nature and historical tours, and annual beach clean-ups. The Society also maintains the trails and the McNab Family Cemetery through agreements with the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Parks Canada.
For more information, visit www.mcnabsisland.ca , our Facebook page, email mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca , or call Carolyn at 477-0187 or Cathy at 434-2254.
Media Contact:
Cathy McCarthy
President, Friends of McNabs Island Society
902-434-2254 (evenings and weekends)
902-456-9167 (cell)
mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca