Bob-Lo Island's rich history has blessed with some of the most unique historical sites of the area.

Bob-Lo Island Light House - National Historic Site of Canada
This historic landmark was constructed by the government of Upper Canada in 1836 and until it closed, marked the main navigational channel that guided upbound traffic from Lake Erie to Amherstburg, Windsor and the Upper Lakes.

It's rubble stone finished exterior rises to over 40 ft and it's lantern, situated 56 feet above the high water mark was reported in 1872 as visible for 18 miles in clear weather.

It figured prominently in the occupation of the island by rebel forces during the 1837-8 rebellion era before it was liberated by Canadian Patriots in 1838.

In 1961 the lighthouse was designated a national historic site for its
role in the rebellion.

In 2008 a partnership was formed with ERCA & Parks Canada to create Bob-Lo Historic Lighthouse Park & Whitesands Beach.

Albert Kahn Dance Pavilion
This 50,000 sq ft. structure with its towering glassed entrances was designed and built by architect Albert Kahn, who was commissioned by Henry Ford to erect the hall on the island formerly known as Bois Blanc Island. Matti Holli and his orchestra provided the music in its early days when hundreds of visitors used the hall each week.

Maritime Monument
This monument, erected in 1909 was built in tribute to sailors and maritime interests in the Great Lakes. It measures 18 x 24 feet and required 25 tons of cement and 250 loads of sand and gravel to complete.

It has remained a visual landmark for boaters entering the Detroit River from its southern end for nearly 100 years. It is adorned with a full sized anchor that was taken from the old four masted steam barge "The City of Cleveland" after its sinking. The monument was designed, built and installed entirely by employees of the Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor Ferry.