Visit a restoration project in progress. The 175-year-old Higginson Observation Tower began life as a wind-powered gristmill. Around 1900, its builder, Lieutenant Thomas Higginson, converted the gristmill to an observatory tower, which measured 52 feet in height. The not-for-profit Higginson Tower Committee is working to raise about $110,000 to restore this tower to its circa-1900 use as an observatory. During the summer, the stonework on the tower ruins was re-pointed and an additional three feet of missing stonework was rebuilt. Once completed and open as a tourist attraction, visitors will be able to climb to the top for a spectacular view. Owned by Champlain Township, the site will also include a natural green space for special outdoor events, picnics and relaxation.

Visit www.vankleekhill.ca and follow the links to learn more.

LOCATION: Close to 5845 Highway 34 , Vankleek Hill ON (MAP)

Saturday, September 16th, 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

DIRECTION:

From Montreal:

• Merge onto AUTOROUTE 40 O / AUTOROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE O.
• AUTOROUTE 40 O / AUTOROUTE TRANSCANADIENNE O becomes TRANS CANADA HWY W / PROVINCIAL ROUTE 417 W.
• Take the CH. BARB / BARB RD / CR-10 exit- EXIT 17- toward VANKLEEK HILL..
• Turn RIGHT onto BARB RD / CHEMIN BARB / CR-10. Continue to follow CR-10.
• Turn RIGHT onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 34..
• Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MAIN ST E / CR-4.
• End at 5845 Provincial Route 34 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B, CA

From Ottawa:

• Turn SLIGHT LEFT to take the HWY-417 E / RTE-417 E ramp.
• Merge onto TRANS CANADA HWY E / PROVINCIAL ROUTE 417 E.
• Take the HWY-34 / CR-34 exit- EXIT 27- toward VANKLEEK HILL / HAWKESBURY / MIRABEL AIRPORT.
• Turn LEFT onto PROVINCIAL ROUTE 34 / CR-34. Continue to follow PROVINCIAL ROUTE 34.
• End at 5845 Provincial Route 34 Vankleek Hill, ON K0B, CA