 Lighthouse Assistant Program
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NEWS FLASH "Assistant Lightkeeper's Program" Cabot Head Lightstation
Introduction
Welcome to the historic Cabot Head Lightstation established in 1896 to guide ships rounding
Cabot Head on the often turbulent waters of Georgian Bay. Today the Cabot Head Lightstation
is operated and maintained by the "Friends of Cabot Head" as a historical local landmark,
including museum, interpretive plaques, trails, picnic area and a gift shop.
The Friends of Cabot Head, a not-for-profit volunteer organization obtains all its funds for
restoration, maintenance and management from visitor donations, membership dues, the
Assistant Lighthouse Keepers Program and sales through the gift shop.
Program
As part of our fund raising efforts we offer a one week stay in the Lighthouse for two people as
Assistant Lightkeepers. You will live in the Lighthouse, in accommodation that includes one
bedroom (2 single beds) with a separate sitting room, a four piece bathroom, and a fully
equipped summer kitchen.
Duties
Although you will have free time during your weeks stay at the lighthouse, we do require that
you be responsible for certain light duties to assist our on site manager in the smooth day to
day operation of the Lightstation. You will assist in greeting the visitors, help out in the gift
shop, and in our new Artist’s Studio and some housekeeping duties in the lighthouse.
Personal Supplies
You must bring with you all your personal supplies for your week stay i.e. food, blankets and
toiletries.
Arrival/Departure Times
Arrival time is Monday at 10:00 a.m. with departure on Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
Other Restrictions
Due to insurance regulations we regret we are not able to accept children under the age of
eighteen as part of this program although supervised children are more than welcome to visit
the lightstation.
Fire regulations require no smoking in or near the lighthouse including the private rooms.
We also require allergy free accommodation, no pets please.
Fees
Our fees are $395.50 Canadian for a couple/or single person for the week. MAXIMUM 2
ADULTS.
Each couple/or single person must become a member of our organization the Friends of
Cabot Head. The membership fee schedule can be found on the membership page. Dues must
be paid annually.
Cancellation
Cancellation within 30 days of your booking will be subject to a $50.00 fee.
Membership dues are not refundable. ASSISTANT LIGHTKEEPERS' STAYS ARE NOT
TRANSFERABLE AND CANNOT BE SOLD TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS.
If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer Assistant Lightkeeper, please complete the
application and mail to:
FRIENDS OF CABOT HEAD
P.O. Box 233
Lion’s Head, ON, N0H 1W0
or email to friendsof.cabothead@gmail.com
Please click here for application
Please mail application to:
FRIENDS OF CABOT HEAD
P.O. Box 233
Lion’s Head, ON, N0H 1W0
or email to cabothead@hotmail.com
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