To the Lighthouse!
Buffalo lighthouse and maritime historical events open to the public.
The 2007 Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association will hold their Lake Erie Conference in the Queen City from September 20th-22nd.
 With its location along Lake Erie and the Niagara River, the City of Buffalo has a very rich maritime history and was once the center of lighthouse service operations and testing facilities for Lake Erie lighthouses. The 2007 Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association will hold their Lake Erie Conference in the Queen City from September 20th-22nd. Featuring an abundance of activities open to the public, the event features an in-depth look at Buffalo’s six still-standing lighthouses and a look at Buffalo’s significant role in nautical history.
On Friday, September 21st, board the Miss Buffalo II at the Erie Basin Marina. The boat will cruise through the Buffalo harbor and take you up close to the six lighthouses located along the marina before heading into Canadian waters to view the Romanesque-like Point Abino Lighthouse near Fort Erie from the water. The tour continues up the Buffalo River to allow passengers to enjoy an up-close look at the impressive grain elevators and lift bridges. Lunch will be served on board.
After the boat ride, a bus will take visitors to the Coast Guard Station to visit Lighthouse Park and the Buffalo Main and “Bottle” Lights. This unique opportunity allows passengers the chance to climb Buffalo Main-- a lighthouse dating back to 1833-- and view the City from the top lantern.
The rest of the weekend includes several other exciting opportunities including an authentic Buffalo foods Friday night dinner-featuring wings and roast beef on weck; a full-day Saturday trip to the 1917 Point Abino Lightstation in Fort Erie, Canada; a trip to the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society to view exhibits of Buffalo’s past; and a banquet on Saturday evening to conclude the exciting maritime weekend adventures.
For more information including times, cost of individual events and reservations, please visit www.gllka.com
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