Pop Up Tours in July and August 2019

SUNNY SUNDAY TOURS

of Beautiful Joe Park!
from noon to 2 p.m. (162 Edwin Street, Meaford) 

But remember - Tour guides are available on sunny Sundays only!

Enjoy a Tour with one of our Board Members: 
What to expect

• Approximately a 20 minute walkabout tour*. 
• Learn about Canada's most famous dog & the woman who told his story to the world
• History of Beautiful Joe Park & the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society
• Special anecdotes & stories

Experience the magic of Joe's backyard!

*The terrain is very level and several benches / picnic tables are available should you need to take a rest.

Interested in a scheduling a Private Park Tour? 

Contact us!   Leave a message 519-538-5895 OR Email us info@BeautifulJoe.org

 (Donations gratefully accepted)

Canada Day is Old-Fashioned Family Fun Day in Meaford

Come see the Ultimutts Stunt Dog Performers!

FREE EVENT - Bring your family and your patriotic pooch to Beautiful Joe Park - 162 Edwin Street for Canada Day on Monday, July 1^st, 2019 from noon to 4 p.m.

• ULTIMUTTS Stunt Dogs (and maybe a cat) 30 minute performances throughout the afternoon
• Meet the Pet Expert
• Canine demonstrations
• Scavenger Hunt
• Children's Activities
• Vendors AND  Pet-related experts
• Beautiful Joe Park Tours
• and even Doggie Ice Cream
  ....and more! Check back here for details

Be sure to visit the Harbourfront for more Canada Day festivities!  Meaford is the place to be on Canada Day.

Learn more about Meaford’s Heritage through their canine hero “Beautiful Joe”, known and loved internationally. And remember, when you're at the Park, be sure to pat Joe’s head for 100 dog years of good luck!

Brought to you by Beautiful Joe Heritage Society and Meaford Parks & Rec

THANK YOU TO our SPONSORS: 

Canadian Pet Connection

and Re/Max - Meaford Office (Mary Spragge & Christine Moore)

ANNUAL "Pooch Pool Party"!

Always the Saturday of Labour Day Weekend

2019 DATE: Sat., August 31, 2019 Time: 11:00 to 1:00

It's happening again! Meaford's Blue Dolphin Pool (at the corner of Richmond & Marshall) 'goes to the dogs' for Meaford's splashiest event! 2 dogs 3 balls

Competitions, contests and prizes for you and your pooch pals.

Tell your friends! By the way - No Dog Required!  Join us for lots of laughs and support Beautiful Joe at this "by donation" event!

Presented in partnership with Muncipality of Meaford's Parks & Recreation department and BJHS.

Bring your water-loving pooch for an early swim, followed by competitions - with PRIZES!

Schedule of Events: TBA

 

Past Events have included: Dog / Owner Look-a-Like, Biggest Splash & Fastest Swim

Safety First:

Pooch Life Jackets encouraged
Chlorine is reduced prior to this fun event
Stair access and submerged bench make for easy pool entry & exit

Sorry, no humans in the pool - after all, this is a Pooch Pool Party!

Tricks For Joe

Hi, and welcome to the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society website. I’d like to share a story with you. This is Brownie, and Brownie lived in Meaford, Ontario. She is seen here admiring the statue of her friend, Beautiful Joe. Joe was a real life dog from Meaford whose story of abuse and rescue captured the hearts of millions of people in the 1893 best-selling novel “Beautiful Joe” by Canadian author, Margaret Marshall Saunders. Joe’s story helped change the world's view of dogs from mere animals to beloved companions. The Municipality of Meaford has a whole park dedicated to their hero Beautiful Joe. Brownie often likes to visit and pay her respects to Joe in Beautiful Joe Park to thank him for the wonderful life she and other dogs enjoy today. Brownie used to live in the house of the family that rescued Joe and she’d like to honour him with a trick and raise donations for the goals of:
• Promoting and celebrating the humane treatment of all animals
• Establishing Beautiful Joe as Canada's Most Famous Dog, and
• Meaford becoming known internationally as the Home of Beautiful Joe