The Ship Hector campaign team is dedicated to preserving this important piece of our rich Canadian heritage, ensuring that future generations can continue to connect with the stories of the early Scottish settlers and the cultural legacy they left behind.

Campaign Team

Dave Sobey
Chair
Vice President Operations, Sobeys Atlantic

Lee Harwood
VP, BMO Private Wealth

Ralph Heighton
Community Liaison, Hector Quay Society Director

The Honourable Peter MacKay
PC QC, Strategic Advisor, Deloitte LLP

Bobbi Morrison
PhD, Associate Professor, St FX University

Gerry Pettipas
Vice Chair, Hector Quay Society

We gratefully acknowledge John Oliver, our late co-chair of the Ship Hector capital campaign, for his invaluable contributions and dedication. His legacy and tireless efforts will forever be remembered .

Campaign Cabinet

"I was delighted to hear about the redesign of the Ship Hector and was so happy to hear that the Mi’kmaq would be able to share their stories and be a part of this history that will be on display. Not Many know or are aware of the connection between our people and the Ship Hector. I look forward to working to share this story and seeing all that we discover."

Chief Andrea Paul

Pictou Landing First Nation

"The Ship Hector is an important part of our Country’s history and our community’s Celtic heritage. The facility draws visitors to the area and serves as an anchor for our local tourism sector. With the 250th anniversary of the Hector’s arrival and the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Town of Pictou, the proposed improvements to the vessel and interpretive centre could not be better timed.”

Sean Fraser

Member of Parliment

"The Ship Hector is an important piece of our Nova Scotia heritage and an integral economic driver for the tourism industry along the Northumberland Shore. September 15, 2023 will be an important milestone for our province to celebrate and I look forward to being a part of this special occasion."

Tim Houston

Premier, Nova Scotia

"The Town of Pictou is proud to be the home of the Ship Hector as a signature tourism icon on the Northumberland shore. The Ship Hector replica and Interpretive Centre add to the appeal of our beautiful waterfront and help to drive economic activity in the region.