Sat, Apr 26
|Amherstburg Ferry Company
Bois Blanc Island – From The Rebellions of 1837 to Boblo and Today
Jane's Walk: Take a ferry ride to Bois Blanc Island and learn about the Rebellions of 1837, the Boblo Island Amusement Park, and the future of the island. (FULL)
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Amherstburg Ferry Company, 340 Dalhousie St, Amherstburg, ON N9V 1X3, Canada
About the event
Bois Blanc Island – From The Rebellions of 1837 to Boblo and Today
Host: Cindy Prince (Amico)
Note: this event is at full capacity
Join us as we explore the history and exciting future of Bois Blanc Island. After a short ferry ride from Amherstburg, we will explore the island that most locals fondly remember as “Boblo”. On our tour we view some of the historic buildings constructed for the amusement park, including the iconic Dance Pavillion built in 1913. We will visit the Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse, and The Blockhouse National Historic Site of Canada and learn about the Rebellions of 1837-1838. Finally, we will hear about the ongoing efforts to protect the natural environment on the island and learn about what’s happening today as the island is redeveloped into a vibrant residential community in the midst of natural features.
Event location: The walk will start and end at Amherstburg Ferry Company (340 Dalhousie St. Amherstburg) in the Beach House building.
Please note: this walk has a short ferry ride over to the island. Everyone must be registered in order to attend.
Type of Event:
Jane's Walk - Guided walking tour, ferry ride, and trolley ride
Accessibility notes:
Walk-on ferry ride over to the island
Appropriate for kids
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Bathroom available at starting location
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
How much walking is involved?
Approximately 1.5 km of walking + ferry ride
Click below to see walk route: