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Attractions
The area’s museum is called the Egmont Heritage Centre. Yes, it’s in Egmont.
There are a number of historical buildings in the area, including the Sundowner Inn, Irvine’s Landing Hall, Garden Bay Hotel, the former teacherage in Madeira Park and the old Forestry buildings that comprise Madeira Park Cultural Centre.
Events
We’re sorry to tell you that the annual Sunshine Coast Wooden Boat Festival, held every August at the Madeira Park public wharf, has been cancelled for 2010. The event is organized by the Pender Harbour and Halfmoon Bay units of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Local Groups
Living Heritage Society, Pender Harbour
604-883-0539
This group focuses on preservation of local history, hosts the annual April Tools wooden boat challenge and manages the Bert McKay collection of marine artifacts. Their latest project is restoration of the old Irvine’s Landing School (leased by the SCRD from the School Board) to become a community hall.
Offsite link: Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society.
Egmont Heritage Society
604-883-9994
This group administers and supports the Egmont Heritage Centre.
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