Friends of McNab's Island Society

McNabs Island Events - 2009

Fall Foliage Tours

Sunday October 18, 2009 (rain date October 25)

Time 10 am – 4:30 pm

Join the Friends of McNabs Island Society for the annual Fall Foliage Tours of McNabs Island Provincial Park . See the island in its autumn splendour! Tours include: Hangman's Beach book tour, history and nature tours and the McNab Family Cemetery walkabout. Visit the historic island homes of “midway king” Bill Lynch and his family.

Location: Meet at Murphy's on the Water, Cable Wharf, Halifax Waterfront before 10 a.m. Space on the boat is limited and available on a First Come, First Served basis.

Cost: $10 members & children, $12 non-members (cash or cheque only).

Groups of more than ten persons must pre-register with the Friends of McNabs Island by calling Carolyn (477-0187) or by e-mailing mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca . Visit www.mcnabsisland.ca for more details.

For travel from Eastern Passage, contact Captain Mike at 465-4563.

For more information contact:

Carolyn 477-0187 or email mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca

Bring your lunch & plenty of drinking water; wear sturdy footwear & warm clothing!

McNabs and Lawlor Islands Beach Cleanup

Sunday June 7, 2009 (rain date-1 June 13, rain date-2 June 14)

Time: 10 am – 4:30 pm

Location: Meet at Murphy's on the Water, Cable Wharf , Halifax Waterfront before 10 a.m. Space on the boat is limited . Bring work gloves, drinking water, a lunch and ENTHUSIASM.

We will supply the garbage bags and FREE transportation to the island for volunteers willing to clean up the beaches.

Groups of more than ten persons must pre-register with the Friends of McNabs Island by calling Cathy at 434-2254 (evenings) or Carolyn at 477-0187 or by e-mailing mcnabs@chebucto.ns.ca .

McNabs and Lawlor Islands Paddle and Clean-up

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 9:30AM
(Rain date Saturday, September 19, 9:30AM)

Join fellow sea kayakers and open canoeists of Canoe Kayak Nova Scotia and Friends of McNabs Island Society for a leisurely paddle along the shoreline of McNabs and Lawlor Islands Provincial Park in Halifax Harbour . PFDs have to be worn while on the water, while the safety equipment required by the Coast Guard (floating line, bailer, and signalling device - e.g. whistle) will need to be on board. Bring your own lunch and drinks.

Location: meet at the Shearwater Yacht Club. Contact Katalin Ohlsson at 464-1236 (evenings) or at Katalin.OhlssonATns.sympatico.ca for more information.