Pontchartrain Conservancy

8 reviews

+1 (504) 836-2215

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Awesome tour guide/representative educating us on history of New Canal Lighthouse in New Orleans

8001 Lakeshore Dr

New Orleans, LA 70124

+1 (504) 836-2215

https://scienceforourcoast.org

Pontchartrain Conservancy is a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, LA, dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Pontchartrain Basin.

Through community engagement and scientific research, the organization works to protect the water quality and ecosystems of the region for future generations.

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4.58 reviews

Nikki S.

11/17/2019

I came here for my birthday dinner and was NOT disappointed. The waiter Roger was attentive. The manager Christiana came out to take my sister's order because of a shell fish allergy, and Emanuel...

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Jen L.

4/5/2015

Wooo! Love getting an FtR for an historical site. If you've been to sea lighthouses along the Atlantic coast....this is nothing like that. It's short and squat and built in 1838. It guided ships...

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Mosser K.

5/26/2016

The new Canal lighthouse is a great afternoon adventure. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was fun and informative and kid friendly. The lighthouse itself is beautiful and they...

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Roger B.

11/10/2015

We rented the lighthouse grounds recently for an early evening party. Beautiful setting for the event. There was a nice sunset on the lake as we were setting up. The food and drinks were placed...

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Amanda C.

8/26/2017

Interesting, small museum inside of the Lighthouse. Very well done in the single room they have for displays. Bonus are the beautiful views of the lake. If you're in the area, this is a great...

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