Cana Island Lighthouse Open for the Summer; Tower Accessible
May 12, 08 by TheFleetIf you're new here, you may want to subscribe to our RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!
Source: DCMM
Sturgeon Bay, WI — The Cana Island Lighthouse opened for the season on Saturday, May 3rd. For the first time in the Island’s history, visitors are able to climb the 89’ tower which offers a stunning visual range of 18 miles.
Cana Island Lighthouse is open to visitors from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. seven days a week. Fees to access the grounds are $4 for adults and $2 for children. An additional fee of $2 per person will be charged to climb the tower (rules and regulations for climbing the tower are available on the Island).
The Museum is looking for individuals who would be interested in volunteering their time to help staff the tower on a daily basis. If you are interested in volunteering at Cana Island, contact Kay Reiche, Museum Volunteer Coordinator at 920.743.5958 or kreiche@dcmm.org
The Door County Maritime Museum was founded in 1969 and preserves the rich maritime heritage of Door County, Wisconsin and the Great Lakes. Headquartered in Sturgeon Bay, WI, the Museum operates seasonal facilities at the Cana Island Lighthouse and in Gills Rock, offering visitors a comprehensive view to the County’s local maritime legacy. Museum information can be obtained by email at info@dcmm.org or by accessing the Web site at www.dcmm.org.
