Why not a Wasaga Beach museum?

Ok… so we are closing the archives and there is no plan to display our important history and the heritage of Wasaga Beach.

Why not re-open a proper “Museum” and capitalize on the tourism that Brian Smith and his flock claim is our only industry.

In a regular basis, Mayor Smith boasts about what a great community Collingwood is. They have a museum!

I do not think I have ever driven past a building that says “archive” and though, hey, I should visit there. But I have been to HUNDREDS of museums through the years.

Of course, this would require dedication, planning and careful fiscal responsibility to pull it off.

With the opening of our archives at the most recent location, (140 Main) the contents were proudly displayed. How much effort would it take to convert these displays into permanent, rotating museum attractions?

A museum could be great for tourist visits, a place for locals to take their visitors and even a great place for yearly school trips.

Our Council is so busy trying to create things “outside of the box”, that they are missing the importance of how the basics are what builds a true “community”.