General cleanup, repainting, roof re-shingling, garden and lawn care, trail improvements, signage and a composting toilet have all been the projects of dedicated volunteers. A lightstation host program, begun in 1998, offers Friends of Fathom Five volunteers the unique experience of lightkeeping by living for several days at the lightstation and performing the lightkeeper's duties. They also offer tours and special events for the station's visitors, over 10,000 per year. A Junior Lightkeeper's Program runs several times during the week in July and August. The century-old lightkeeper's house is open for tours, cold drinks and souvenirs. The Flowerpot Lightstation Anniversary is celebrated annually on the third Saturday in July. The Flowerpot Lightstation is accessible only by boat from mainland
Tobermory. Tour boats leave from Little Tub Harbour and there is a
Parks Canada users fee on the island. |
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