Wolfe Island is named Kawehnóhkwes tsi kawè:note (translating as 'Long Island Standing') by the people who identify as Kanyen'kehà:ka (or Mohawks as they are commonly referred to outside their community). This Canada Day seems to be momentous for reasons well beyond the number 150 but with encouragingly successful grassroot action let's hope it is marked … Continue reading Canada Day
Month: June 2017
Dockside Book Sale!
Open Saturdays & Sundays from 10 - 2:30pm Stock up for summertime reading at our favourite fundraiser! We have a great selection of paperbacks, hardcovers, travel, cookbooks, gardening, and a ton of kids books! $2/book or 3 books for $5 We LOVE your donations. Your gently read books keep our shelves full! Please … Continue reading Dockside Book Sale!
Paddle, Poetry & Literature
Grab a paddle and make your way to the 2017 Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Literary Festival on Saturday at Brophy's Point, the premier event of this summer's Festival of the Arts on Wolfe Island. The Dragon Boat will be leaving the Marysville public dock at 1:30pm on Sat June 24. rsvp & inquiries please email: … Continue reading Paddle, Poetry & Literature
Membership 2017
Hey there Members, new & returning rowers, sailors, paddlers, and moored members too! Drop in on a Saturday for a tour around the boat house and take a look at what there is for you, how things work, and the best way to get started. If the Dragon boat is out, it may be a … Continue reading Membership 2017
Butterfingers for Kids :)
What could be more fun than Luther Wright, Ms. Marbles, blue grass and a little country for kids? How about Butterfingers for Kids at the WIBC public dock in Marysville! The WIBC is so happy to be part of the Wolfe Island Garden Party this weekend! Bring the kids and have some island fun on … Continue reading Butterfingers for Kids 🙂
First Row!
Well, the sun came out the wind drifted off and the rowers arrived. What a great night to kick off the rowing season at the WIBC! With a fleet that includes a 4, a new quad and a new double on the racks the season is promising to be challenging & fun. So grab your … Continue reading First Row!
Camp Registration!
Summer Kid's Camp > July 10 - 14 and July 24 - 28 Sail, canoe, kayak & Dragon Boat For kids ages 9 - 14 Camp runs from Monday - Friday, 9am to 4pm $250/registrant, maximum 12 registrants More info Little Kid's Camp > July 17, 18, 19 A fun and safe introduction to water … Continue reading Camp Registration!