lake scugog historical society

The Lake Scugog Historical Society (LSHS) was founded by local citizens in 1969 to stimulate interest in local history by holding events of historical interest, to support the preservation of historical buildings and cemeteries and the erecting of markers on historic sites.

In 1974, LSHS founded and then managed the Scugog Shores Museum until 2005.

In 2009, LSHS partnered with the Museum to open the new Heritage Centre at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre.

LSHS continues to research, document & promote locally significant history of the villages, communities, cemeteries and families of Scugog Township.

Our activities now include a Speaker Series, Historical Walks and our Annual Antique & Nostalgia Show. We also publish & distribute 3 newsletters a year to our members. LSHS continues to advocate for the preservation of historical buildings and cemeteries and the erecting of markers.

LSHS is managed by a volunteer board of directors independent of the Township of Scugog and is a member of the Ontario Historical Society and a Registered Charity under the Income Tax Act. More information on the LSHS can be found at www.lakescugoghistoricalsociety.com

Nonquon Wildlife

The Nonquon Provincial Wildlife Area is 2,800 acres of publicly owned property located three kilometres north of Port Perry and managed by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.

The Nonquon River flows through the property for 16.5 kilometres and empties into Lake Scugog after leaving the provincial wildlife area.

The area hosts a wide variety of flora and fauna and many species of songbirds and shorebirds nest and feed along the river and marsh areas. The drier upland forest supports populations of white-tailed deer, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse and wild turkey