The Landon Bay Centre with its campground, walking trails, Rosette Pavilion and recreational facilities, as well as environmental, cultural and children's programs is operated by The Barbara Heck Foundation. It was established to honour the pioneer Church leader, Barbara Heck, who lived during the formative years of Upper Canada .

The Foundation is a registered charity. The directors are all unpaid volunteers. The proceeds from camping and trails go towards maintaining the facilities and programs. The Mission of the Foundation is to “protect and preserve the rare and valuable natural assets of the Landon Bay property, its environs, and the 1000 Islands, so that our generation and generations to come, may learn about and appreciate our unique relationship with God's creation, and the need to live in harmony with it”.

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The Foundation encourages and promotes workshops on sculpting, painting, writing, photography, environmental education, and other cultural endeavors. It also makes its facilities available to social service groups for retreats, week-end outings and day visits. Conducted nature walks are offered by appointment.

The Barbara Heck Foundation promoted, and has been a partner in the formation of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve. Parks Canada, The Eastern Ontario Model Forest, and other groups use the property to showcase the rich diversity of flora and fauna and unique ecology of the Biosphere. More information on the Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve can be found at www.fabr.ca.

Note: For more information about Barbara Heck and the history of her family and friends, read “To Their Heirs Forever:” by Eula C. Lapp. Copies are available from The Barbara Heck Foundation, P.O. Box 483 , Gananoque , Ontario , K7G 2V1