Thousand Islands Boat Museum unveils new boathouse exhibit
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The new exhibit features two yachts and several antique motorboats, and shows the history of boating in the Thousand Islands.
The Thousand Islands Boat Museum in Gananoque had its grand opening on Saturday for its new boathouse exhibit.
The boathouse features historic boats docked in the slips, and all the stories that come with each one.
The exhibit features two yacht cruisers and several antique motorboats.
“Today, we really celebrate the completion of the docks, the structure that is on top, and all the exhibitry inside that brings it to life,” said Susanne Richter, executive director of the museum.
“We have both interactive and experiential exhibits here.”
Funding for the project came from all three levels of government, and a significant portion of it came from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The OTF is a division of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, which invests in local attractions such as the boat museum.
“We have such a wonderful history in Eastern Ontario and in Gananoque,” said Steve Clark, MPP of Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.