Heritage

View from Scotch Block (the highest point on the island)

Cockburn Island Heritage Fund

The Cockburn Island Heritage Fund is made possible through generous private donations and community fundraising efforts. Dedicated to preserving the island’s rich history, this fund supports the maintenance and restoration of historical buildings while fostering a strong sense of community. Through events and activities that bring people together, the fund helps celebrate and protect the island’s unique heritage for generations to come.

The Executive Committee makes decisions as to how the funds are to be spent.

Current Executive Committee

Name Role Email
Dwight Philips Chairman dwightphillips24@gmail.com
Bev House Co-Chair bevhouse68@gmail.com
Cheryl Papineau Treasurer papineaupec56@gmail.com
Dave Hale Recording Secretary dave.hale@yahoo.ca

Suggestions and concerns or intended donations can be offered by contacting any of the Executive Committee members.
An Election is due this year, 2025, for Executive positions.

Recent Accomplishments

  • Museum development at school house - including new window for light (see Paul Perigord for donation of items)
  • Restoration of iconic south beach cabin (provides storage for beach equipment and defibrillator, BBQ)
  • Purchase of 2 defibrillators -one in Hall, one at south beach
  • Major electrical upgrades to Hall including panel, lights, heaters
  • New ceiling tiles purchased and installed in Hall
  • New commercial cooler installed in Hall
  • New oven in Hall
  • New stainless barbeque
  • 10 new cedar picnic tables (5 delivered, 5 coming)
  • New oak flooring in Hall

In The Works

  • Well drilling and pump for Hall
  • Hall wall repairs and painting
  • Permanent open-air Pavillion adjacent to Hall for events
  • Gazebo at dock area for protection from sun and rain for people waiting to greet boats
  • New fryers and safety equipment
  • Kitchen renovation including new counters and sink
  • Hot water on demand in Hall
  • Painting trim on school house
  • Maintenance of Hall and church exterior siding

Many thanks to the volunteers that make all these projects and events take place!!

Also, thanks to Brent St. Denis for his help getting funding through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHFC).

Upcoming events

There are no upcoming events scheduled