Open Belle Vue's Doors Again
After the War of 1812, the promise of Belle Vue gave us hope. Today, Belle Vue National Historic Site Amherstburg inspires future generations by connecting people, preserving national heritage and fueling the creative vitality of our communities!
Thanks to an inspired decision based on meticulous feasibility research by CAO John Micelli, this national and local historical treasure will now be protected and preserved for generations to come. Residents may be assured that the people forming the new Belle Vue Conservancy group will be working closely with the citizens of Amherstburg to ensure the building will be used appropriately.
Through collaboration and partnerships, The Amherstburg Belle Vue Conservancy is dedicated to raising 1 million dollars for Phase 1 of restoration to secure; a new roof, windows, gutters and foundation work. These core repairs are of absolute urgency in order to stabilize the house after years of severe neglect.
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Amherstburg Explores a new conference and event centre in historic belle vue
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The Town of Amherstburg is looking for a partner or major sponsor in order to build a conference and event centre on property behind the historic Belle Vue house.
Council endorsed a recommendation this week from the Belle Vue Conservancy that administration seek out partnerships in order to move the project forward.
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Parks Canada gives Belle Vue $100,000
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Parks Canada is giving $100,000 towards the roof restoration of the historic Belle Vue House in Amherstburg.
Robertson Roofing was awarded the tender and has begun work on the house which dates to 1816. The roofing project is estimated at $283,400. The remainder of the cost has been raised by the Belle Vue Conservancy.
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Whelan Children Honour Parents with Belle Vue Donation
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Terry Whelan remembers coming to Amherstburg’s historic Belle Vue House with her sisters as kids for an annual summer barbecue.
She and Susan were there again Thursday, although flurries and cold temperatures made the idea of summer fun seem like a distant memory.
They huddled on the front steps of the 200-year-old home to present officials from the Belle Vue Conservancy with a $20,000 donation in memory of their late parents Eugene and Elizabeth Whelan.
Mary Caton/Windsor Star Dec 2017
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River Lights Team partners with Belle Vue
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The historic Belle Vue home is being lit up for the holiday season.
The River Lights Winter Festival has stepped up and helped decorate the home with festive decorations and solar lights. Jennie Lajoie, who is involved with River Lights and the Belle Vue Conservancy, said the former agreed to take on the project.
“River Lights has kindly agreed to light up Belle Vue for the festival,” said Lajoie. “Most of the greenery came from the back of the property.”
Conservancy member Linda Jackson said they are “very excited” that River Lights took on the project.
Ron Giofu/ River Town Times, Dec 2017
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Belle Vue Conservancy continue to raise funds, Sept 13, 2017
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Over the weekend, the front lawn of Belle Vue was filled with old teacups, paintings, jewelry and other donated things by the community to assist the Belle Vue conservancy in raising more money for the restoration.
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Belle Vue in running for This Place Matters, July 11, 2017
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Belle Vue is in the running to win $40,000 in “This Place Matters” Competition
The competition is heating up!
“To everyone who has shown support for Belle Vue, the 200 year old National Historic Site in Amherstburg, now is the time to step up and Vote! Vote! Vote!” urges Linda Jackson, Chair of corporate outreach for the Belle Vue Conservancy.
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Belle Vue participates in National Trust Canada Competition, June 15, 2017
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Email this linkhe Belle Vue House project in Amherstburg has been selected to compete for prize money in the National Trust for Canada’s “This Place Matters” competition.
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Belle Vue House National Historic Site new video sheds light on what’s at stake, April 25, 2017
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One million dollars at stake! The twice designated national historic site (NHS); Belle Vue House, sits patiently as the property may finally get its chance to be restored and open for public use. Recently listed as one of the top 10 endangered properties in Canada by Heritage Canada National Trust, Belle Vue matters!
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Belle Vue Concept Video, April 25, 2017
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A group dedicated to the restoration of the historic Belle Vue House in Amherstburg has released a promotional video to encourage donations towards its $1-million campaign.
Just over four minutes long, the video gives viewers a glimpse of the once-lavish interior of the 200-year-old house built just after the War of 1812. In it, Amherstburg Mayor Aldo DiCarlo urges viewers to help “keep a Canadian heritage and legacy alive.”
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Artist Peter Rindlisbacher to create Belle Vue painting. Nov 2016
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Phone 519-736-0012 Email aburgparks@amherstburg.ca
Project Timeline
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Belle Vue National Historic Site for SALE
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageHistoric Belle Vue property for sale in Amherstburg. May 2016
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Town acquires Belle Vue
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageTown decides to purchase Belle Vue, September 2016.
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Belle Vue Conservancy begins fundraising.
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Belle Vue Conservancy raises funds for Belle Vue.
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageGatfield Family Foundation donates $100,000., July 2017
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Belle Vue Wins This Place Matters
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageBelle Vue wins This Place Matters, for Community Builder, $10,000. July 2017
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Belle Vue Yard Sale
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageBelle Vue Conservancy has yard sale. August 2017
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Belle Vue Conservancy Fashion Gala
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageBelle Vue Conservancy, "Puttin on the Ritz" Fashion Gala for fund raising. September 2017
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Rhododendron Garden Party. Fundraising event, May 27.
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stagePurchase tickets for this event at : Amherstburg Sobeys, Dalhousie Bistro, Gordon House.
Social Tea Service, with two seating to choose from 11:30am & 3pm.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own tea cup and wear Downton Abbey inspired attire.
Tickets are $30.
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE, May 29 & June 5 @ 6pm at The Libro Centre
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Funding from Parks Canada
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageThe Town of Amherstburg receives $100,000 funding for repair of Belle Vue.
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Roof Repair.
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageRoof repair on the Belle Vue begins, June 18, 2018.
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Roof Repair.
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again has finished this stageRoof repair completed by Robertson Roofing, November 2018.
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Town in Search of Major Sponsor.
Open Belle Vue's Doors Again is currently at this stageThe Town of Amherstburg is looking for a partner or major sponsor in order to build a conference and event centre on property behind the historic Belle Vue house.