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About
the Society
The NCPS was founded in 1984, and eventually incorporated in 1987
as a response to a plan to quarry the silica rich quartzite hills
of the south shore (Casson Peak) of Baie Fine. The campaign lasted
some six years, and enlisted the assistance of the Great Lakes
Cruising Club, Sudbury Power Squadron, local tourist, marine,
municipal, and cottaging associations, the National Indian Brotherhood
as well as the local First Nations, and the sole surviving member
of the Group of Seven, A.J. Casson.
In July of 1990 Falconbridge Mines, the holder of all mining claims
to the site, in an act displaying an extreme sense of environmental
responsibility and sensitivity, voluntarily withdrew their claims
on the grounds that no government would issue any further claims
in the future. Please visit our PAST
CAMPAIGNS AND HISTORY
Though the NCPS is active, we are not currently involved in
any specific campaigns or initiatives at the moment, or soliciting
funds. Of course that can always change as challenges arise, so
we maintain the website, and endeavor to communicate with our supporters when
need be.
The society has no dues, or formal membership, but we do maintain
a list of supporters, including individuals such as yourself, other
groups or associations, businesses, etc., that we can call upon for
assistance when the need arises. All that is required is an expression
of support from someone, and a desire to be included if called upon
in the future.
Visit the History Page to view the serigraph print of A.J. Casson's
famous
"Baie Fine Entrance", and read how many individuals working
together can make a difference.
Georgian
Bay Jewell: The Killarney Story by Margaret
Derry
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The Society is proud to have recently
been a contributor to this new book written by artist,
historian and scholar Margaret Derry.
From the Poplar Lane Press site:
"A book that addresses the beauty and historical
significance of northern Georgian Bay. People who have
experienced, or may plan to travel through the coastal
islands and North Channel, visit eastern Manitoulin,
the village of Killarney or explore Killarney Park will
be interested in learning about the richness of its history.
The many lovers of Georgian Bay will enjoy reading this
story that in many ways reflects patterns evident in
the opening up of Canada. "
Purchase: available April, 2007 via the Poplar
Lane Press website as well as at independent bookstores
and gift shops around Georgian Bay |
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Visiting the North Channel
Planning a trip to the North Channel area? Take the time to visit
the many websites listed on our Links page for helpful information
The Georgian Bay land Trust
The North Channel preservation Society is proud to be a partner of the Georgian Bay Land Trust (GBLT).
Baie
Fine Photo Gallery
Located on the western edge of the Killarney Provincial Park,
this scenic seven mile long freshwater fjord has been a popular
destination for cruising boaters for decades. Take a virtual tour
of the bay, visit it's scenic anchorages, including The Pool, and
even see what the area looks like in winter.
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