"This land has been in my family since 1906 after my uncle surveyed it. Because my sons and I don't get up to the Bay much anymore we decided to donate to the Conservancy. In this way we knew it would be preserved in it's natural state and never developed. It is there for other Bay lovers to enjoy."

-- Dr. Courtland Mackenzie


GBLT Achievements
2005 - Secured a group of islands within the Alexander Island archipelago

2005 - Transfer of Thomson property from The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to GBLT

2004 - Signing of 3 Bears conservation easement

2003 - Dedication ceremony for Lizard Island; Full-time Executive Director joins GBLT

2002 - Transfer of Mackenzie Point from NCC to GBLT

2001 - Donation of Lizard Island; Transfer of South-east Wooded Pine from the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to GBLT; Signing of Truax Island conservation easement; Beginning of 5 year lease of Little McCoy

1999 - Dedication ceremony for Umbrella Island

1997 - Purchase & donation of Blackstone Lake Reserve and purchase of Umbrella Island

1994 - Purchase of Hotel Site

1992 - Donation of Friend Island

1991 - GBLT formed and received its first donation of land, Harrison Island, now currently part of the Thomson donation

Aerial shot of Friend Island

Aerial shot of Umbrella Island