The historic Labatte House, a Métis residence from 1834, is set to be carefully moved to Balm Beach to ensure its preservation. Weighing approximately 75,000 pounds, the relocation is a meticulous endeavor across Georgian Bay. This effort seeks to create a museum dedicated to Indigenous and Métis narratives in the area, with restoration scheduled to start soon and a concrete foundation expected by spring 2027. The historic Labatte House, a Métis residence from 1834, is set to be carefully moved to Balm Beach to ensure its preservation. Weighing approximately 75,000 pounds, the relocation is a meticulous endeavor across Georgian Bay. This effort seeks to create a museum dedicated to Indigenous and Métis narratives in the area, with restoration scheduled to start soon and a concrete foundation expected by spring 2027.
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1834 Métis house sold for $2, moved across Canadian bay to become museum
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