October 03, 2023

The Light at the End of the Tower

24 minutes

For well over a century some of the most important men and women for the ongoing safety and well-being of our community were also the most isolated and in danger themselves. Yet their indomitable spirit shone as brightly in the story of Collingwood as the light they maintained shone over the waters of the bay. Join us in our latest episode as we recount some of the personal stories connected to over 124 years of lighthouse keepers on Nottawasaga Island.

After the story we invite our listeners to check out some further

lighthouse resources in the museum gift shop, follow the work of the Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society, and join us in an upcoming PA day program. As always, your feedback, reviews, and sharing of the podcast are most appreciated. Drop us a line and let us know what you think!

Episode Picture:

Nottawasaga Lighthouse and Keeper’s Cottage, 1936 Collingwood Museum Collection X968.896.1]

Research:

Sandell, Marion, Keepers of the Light. The Print Shop, Collingwood 2004.

Collingwood Times October 30, 1984. p.7

Library Historical Files. Nottawasage Lighthouse.

Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society

https://www.nlps.info/about-our-organization/

Links:

“No Shot in the Dark” Season 1, Episode 7

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cwoodstories/episodes/No-Shot-in-the-Dark-e14s4hj

Nottawasaga Lighthouse Preservation Society https://www.nlps.info/