Atlantic Memorial Park Project
19 Amber Drive B1V1C6 Sydney Mines, NS, Canada

Remembrance Day wreaths 2020. An unusually warm weather day but well enjoyed by all at the Legion ceremony at the cenotaph.

REMEMBRANCE DAY - As we all enjoy and share, with our treasured family, friends and relatives, this beautiful and peaceful country of Canada, let us take time, once again, to remember and honor all those who have sacrificed so much in times of conflict in defence of the freedom and democracy that we all enjoy today. Lest we forget!

The AMP Society, an incorporated not-for-profit organization and registered charity, is seeking funding support to open the Command Post of the Chapel Point Battery as an historic museum site. Funding will be used to expand the existing parking lot to accommodate the expected visitor population. To date, $25,000 of the $125,000 needed for the expansion has been raised. To help support the opening of the Cammand Post, please visit:

Phase 1 of the Atlantic Memorial Park development, the restoration of the historic Chapel Point Battery, is complete! The Atlantic Memorial Park is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our team! Help us create a seaside journey of remembrance that brings Canada’s military history home. Visit www.ampheroes.ca/volunteer/ to learn about volunteer roles and how to become a volunteer.

Special thanks to Sarah from Links of Love, for her third donation of $600 from the sale of our Guardian bracelets. To date Links of Love has helped us raise $1660.00 for our Atlantic Memorial Park Project. If you haven’t purchased a bracelet please help Sarah support us by making a purchase. Way to go Sarah.

For those that havent heard this beautiful song composed by Ward Glogowski and Hugh MacDonald, have a listen What a beautiful tribute to our amazing Park! Please share

The transfer of the deed of Cape Breton Regional Municipality Municipal Lands to the Atlantic Memorial Park Society

The AMP Society was given permission to have a final 50/50 lottery draw on 26 August 2020 which included the tickets sales from March when COVID 19 measures were put in place. The winner of the draw is Allen MacDougall of Sydney Mines. Shown accepting the August Lottery winning cheque for $ 769.00 from AMP Society Board Director Clarence Dawe on behalf of Allen is Sharon MacLean. The AMP Society congratulates Allen for supporting the Atlantic Memorial Park Project and thanks to all the ticket outlets, individuals who assist us in the 50/50 fund raising and the public for their continued support of the park project. As COVID 19 measures are still in effect our 50/50 lottery will be stopped until further notice.

Look how far we have come thanks to the help of our many financial supporters and volunteers. Join our growing list of donors and help us achieve our goal of opening in 2021. Donate today at http://ampheroes.ca/donate/

Mission Accomplished. Flags flying!

We are so overwhelmed with the generosity shown to our Project by Sarah MacDonald-Miles! Sarah has been crafting The Guardian bracelets for us as a special fundraiser through her Links of Love business. Sarah continuously fundraises for many other different charities as well. We are so very impressed with this young lady who is serving as a role model for other youth by highlighting the importance of educating Canadians about the contributions of our military personnel ...overseas and on the homefront during both World Wars and various other important conflicts. Sarah has a deep family connection to our military history as her great grandfather was in the Merchant Marines and Sarah herself is a member of Sea Cadets. It is truly remarkable that she has such an invested interest in our Project and has taken it upon herself to fundraise for us. THANK YOU SARAH!! See more

A huge thank you is in order to all the volunteers who spent best part of their day on grounds keeping duties at the Atlantic Memorial Park. We had a busy day picking up rocks and raking around the Command Post building, whipper snipping, brush clearing,mowing inside the fenced area as well as the paths to Neils Woods and clearing weeds at the interpretive sign near the bridge at Edwards Pond. The Whole place looks absolutely amazing. Kudos everyone on a job well done!

**** MAJOR MILESTONE REACHED!! **** Through the continuous efforts of many as well as the generosity of our donors, the AMP Society is pleased to announce the c...ompletion of Phase One of the Atlantic Memorial Park!!! Over 250 donors have contributed to the project which has enabled the AMP Society to contribute $80,734 towards the $1,108,717 cost for Phase One. Government agencies have provided the rest of the funding. The list of donors can be found on our website at Ampheroes.ca. The successful restoration includes: - The beautifully restored Command post building. - Security and safety fencing around the site. - A public washroom building. - A multi-use trail from the Lockmans Beach area to the Command Post. - Protective fencing and signage around a pioneer cemetery near the site. The AMP Society is in the process of obtaining ownership of the beautiful seaside property required to proceed with the next phases of the Atlantic Memorial Park. The Cape Breton Regional Municipality ( CBRM) has committed to transfer their 110 acre parcel to the AMP Society. A similar arrangement is being sought for a 10 acre parcel owned by the Nova Scotia Government. The NS parcel is required to construct a parking lot at the beginning of the multi-use trail to enable Phase One to be accessed by visitors. The parking lot will cost approximately $120,000. To date, the AMP Society has raised $15,000 and the CBRM has committed $25,000 for a total of $40,000. We will have to raise an additional $80,000. There will be a number of fund raising efforts undertaken to achieve this amount but, as in the past year, individual donations will be critical to our success. Any donations to the Park would be most appreciated and we welcome your ongoing support! Donations by cheque should be addressed to the AMP Society and mailed to Robert Blinkhorn, 60 Mae Avenue, Sydney Mines N.S. B1V 3J1. E-transfers can be accepted as well and these can be submitted to [email protected] Tax receipts will be provided. We are planning to open the Command Post to visitors next year ( 2021) and are seeking volunteers in the following areas to help us get prepared: - Marketing - Artifact sourcing and Command Post preparation - Student guides and volunteer story telling - Site Management and revenue collection processes If you are interested in any of the above areas, please contact Brian Ferguson at [email protected] or Cyril Aker at [email protected] for further information. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!

Felt great to put up this sign!! What a fantastic effort put forth by all so far! We are ALL making this happen. Thank you to everybody for your incredible support!

So pleased to be able to share this incredible drone footage of the Atlantic Memorial Park captured by Doug Ivey. What an incredible overview. Thanks so much Doug!

Many thanks also going out to Brent Kelloway of CBC News for his informative updated article on our Atlantic Memorial Park Project and special mention also to "Our Community" publication ( goCapeBreton.com ) for sharing the article. Your support does not go unnoticed!

Thank you to George Mortimer of CBC Radio for the follow-up interview on the progress of our Atlantic Memorial Park in Sydney Mines. It is much appreciated.

There have been visitors to this place who were investigating the paranormal aspects of the site. I dont think they realized that there is a pioneer cemetery located on the site as well!

This post is In remembrance of the sacrifices made by Canadians in the Battle of the Atlantic.

Great to see the HMCS Ville de Quebec on her visit to Sydney Harbour April 30,2019. Kudos to the crew and all Canadian military personnel.

Captured these photos of the HMCS Ville de Quebec passing by the Chapel Point Battery Command Post, outbound Sydney Harbour, around 11:45 May 1,2020. The vessel is on a tour of coastal communities as a show of support during the Covid 19 Pandemic. Also thinking today about the tragedy that has happened with regards to our military personnel serving aboard the HMCS Fredericton in the Mediterranean.

Took this photo of the Command Post with a beautiful sunset in the background, April,24,2020

Thought I would share with you a new tune that Hugh MacDonald and I co-wrote and donated to the Atlantic Memorial Park Society (aka The Barracks). Recorded at... Lakewind Sound, Hugh on Lead Vocals and guitar, Im on Harmony Vocals and Harmonica. Pictures by Alan Nunn, put together by Hughs brother Mike MacDonald. Some nice pics of the Barracks and surrounding area. When things get back to normal drop by and see the transformation taking place at the Park and sounding areas, impressive for sure!! Its our first song together as Breton Born, Stay Safe Everyone!! See more

Good morning everyone ! As you all remember our fall auction was a huge success , raising funds for the Atlantic Memorial Park Project.. We will be hosting another in the fall of 2020 .We thought since many are home it may be a good time to think of a craft you may like to create for donation . Lets turn some free time into creative thought .. if you would like more information you may private message me or comment below . Thanks so much .

ST.PATRICKS DAY EVENT MARCH 17, 2020 POSTPONED Due to the current situation regarding the Corona Virus the AMP Society has decided to postpone the St. Patricks Day fundraiser at The Blue Mist Tavern that was scheduled for March 17, 2020. Anyone who has purchased tickets may contact the person who sold the tickets for a refund.Your support is greatly appreciated.

SPRING CONCERT MARCH 28,2020 POSTPONED Due to the current situation regarding the Corona Virus the AMP Society has decided to postpone the concert that was scheduled for March 28,2020.Anyone who has purchased tickets may contact the person who sold the tickets for a refund.Your support is greatly appreciated.

Thanks to CBC Cape Breton for helping to spread the word about the Atlantic Memorial Park project being developed by the AMP Society in Sydney Mines.Much appreciated!

50/50 lottery draw winner is Allen MacDougall of Sydney Mines, shown accepting the February Lottery winning cheque for $ 535.00 from AMP Society Board Chair Cyril Acker and Co Chair of the 50/50 Lottery Committee Dale Romeo is Allen MacDougall. The organization congratulates Allen for supporting the Atlantic Memorial Park Project and thanks to all the ticket outlets, individuals who assist us in the 50/50 fund raising and the public for their continued support of the park project.

Good to see CBC Cape Breton now has a facebok page that will be of great benefit to our community!

January 50/50 Draw Winner 50/50 lottery draw winner is Joan Carey of Florence, shown accepting the January Lottery winning cheque for $ 620.00 from AMP Society Board Director Clarence Dawe is Joan Carey. The organization congratulates Joan for supporting the Atlantic Memorial Park Project and thanks to all the ticket outlets, individuals who assist us in the 50/50 fund raising and the public for their continued support of the park project.

Chapel Point Battery Command Post power restored after being out for about 75 years. Major milestone achieved, Happy New Year!

The winner of the quilt has received her winnings. Donna McCoombs of Dartmouth is very pleased to have won.

Good day folks - We ae coming the end of another year so I thought this might be a good time to provide a progress update on the development of the Park. Significant progress has been made this year in the restoration of the Chapel Point Battery Phase 1A. Some of the highlights are as follows: 1) Command Post restoration has been completed as per contract except for the commissioning of the electrical system,interior painting, and exterior painting of the cupola. 2) Security... fencing has been installed around the Command Post as well as along the cliff edge.3) Fencing around the Pioneer Cemetery has been installed.4) Five interpretive signs have been constructed, of which two are installed within the fenced area around the Command Post and three are in storage inside the building.5) Anew washroom building is under construction.6) Trails work is to begin shortly and be completed by summer 2020. 7) A flag pole donated by the North Sydney KInsmen Club is to be installed. 8)Arrangements are in progress for the transfer lands from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the Proince of Nova Scotia.9) Planning is well underway for the next phase of the Park development,The authentic First Nations Replica Encampment area.10) A new song"The Atlantic Memorial Park" has been composed and professionally recorded and will be used for promotional purposes.11) A Municipal Heritage Site Designation plaque has been commissioned. TARGET FOR PHASE 1A: 2020 -2021 Prepare for opening; 2021 -2022 Open............ OTHER NEWS: A) A well written article by volunteer Maude Bailey, featuring the Atlantic Memorial Park, was published in the Fall 2019 issue of The Canadian Military Family Magazine. B) The Legion Magazine is also preparing an article for the March / April 2020 issue based on a site visit by editor Tom Mac Gregor last spring,as well as a recent progress update about the project which has been forwarded.C) The Memorandum of Understanding that is in place with CBU has resulted in the assignment of MBA students to develop a Marketing Plan for the Atlantic Memorial Park.................THE AMP SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE THANKS AND APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE SUPPORT PROVIDED TOWARDS THIS PROJECT SINCE THE BEGINNING AND WE EXTEND OUR WISHES FOR A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. See more

December 2019 50/50 Draw 50/50 lottery draw winner is Fred Devoe of Sydney Mines, shown accepting the December Lottery winning cheque for $ 500.00 from AMP Society Board treasurer Bob Blinkhorn and Board Director Clarence Dawe is Rita DiPersio on behalf of the winner Fred Devoe. The organization congratulates Fred for supporting the Atlantic Memorial Park Project and thanks to all the ticket outlets, individuals who assist us in the 50/50 fund raising and the public for their continued support of the park project.