Beautiful Joe Heritage Society

Beautiful Joe Heritage Society was formed in 1994 and Incorporated in 1997 (123-3159). Charitable tax designation was received in 1998 (88566-8236-RR0001). Beautiful Joe Park was created in 1963 along with a commemorative plaque at the site.

Our Vision

The establishment of an International Tourist Attraction/Heritage Site that promotes values and ethics through the telling of Beautiful Joe by Margaret Marshall Saunders.

Our Goals

In order that the Society and Park can continue to thrive, we have certain goals that need to be met. These goals are multi-faceted and require many hands and funds to reach fruition:

• to establish the Beautiful Joe Park and Museum as a premier year-round international tourist attraction for animal lovers from around the world
• to honour those animals who have demonstrated outstanding interaction with their human counterparts
• to promote a place for people and their pets to visit and, for those who have lost their companion, an opportunity to remember them with a personalized memorial plaque, which will be respectfully placed on "islands" throughout the park and shared on our website
• the expansion and beautification of the existing park and historical site, including the construction of a footbridge across the river and enhancement of the park entrance
• to construct a new pavilion to provide meeting, performance and educational facilities
• to provide further web-based options for recognizing and memorializing pets

To develop, specifically, a canine website that will provide links to international canine sites

Organizational Structure

The BJHS Board of Directors is responsible for:

• defining the overall objectives of the Society, its policies, procedures and organization
• being accountable for the use and application of funds and setting budgets
• issuing necessary reports and progress information in a timely manner
• reporting to Council, Partners and "Friends of Beautiful Joe"