A map of Squirrel island with points of interest may be found here.
We have reserved the indoor restaurant space at McSeagull's Restaurant (one of our favourite local spots) for a casual dinner and some drinks on Friday evening. No dress code!
Since our group is quite large, we have worked with the owner to put together a special menu for our group. Meal choices and payment for dinner will be collected ahead of time. Alcoholic beverages will be paid for individually at the restaurant.
Please plan to arrive at Pier 8 at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Fare will be covered, please provide our group's name (Donaldson/Snook) once on the ferry. Tips for the ferry operator are optional.
The trip over t0 the island takes about 20 minutes. As this is one of the regular scheduled ferry tours, there may be other folks on the trip over. If it's rainy, the covered lower deck might get a little crowded. Don't be afraid to stand inside if the indoor seats are full!
There is also a 10:30AM trip for any guests who would like to spend more time on the island.
Once the ferry arrives, head up the ramp and make your way onto the island. There will be a few family members and/or friends waiting to show you how to get around!
Feel free to mingle at the Historical Hall while we finish getting ready! We will provide some drinks and light snacks.
At around 2:30PM, you will make your way from the Historical Hall to the ceremony location.
Please be seated wherever you would like!
We'll head over to the Town Hall patio (or inside, depending on weather) to enjoy some drinks & munchies before dinner.
For drinks throughout the evening, the 'bar' will be completely open and stocked by us. There will be an assortment of soft drinks, a mixing station, buckets full of beer, bottles of red & white wine and several signature cocktails. As it is entirely self-serve, we just ask that you clean up after yourself. Bonus points if you help us replenish ice and cups as needed!
We'll eat some delicious food, have some more drinks, and listen to a few speeches!
Dinner will be a buffet-style taco/burrito bar (vegetarian & gluten-free options available).
Bring your best dance moves and get ready to party!
We'll wind the party down around 12:00AM to give everyone a chance to pack up and say goodbye before the last ferry leaves the island at 12:30AM.
Although we'd love for everyone to stay and party with us late into the night, feel free to head back into the harbor on any of the above ferry times.
Evening ferry trips tend to be a little chilly this late into the year. Blankets are available on the boat. You may also want to change into warmer clothes for the ride back!