Page 66 - PCYC 75th Anniversary Book

Moving in to

Lakefront Promenade

Having spent the last fifty-four years on the river, the move was a difficult departure from treasured memories and
traditions but, equally, a fine foundation from which to launch the next iteration of a bigger and better PCYC. Since
the Club retained possession of the Credit River site throughout 1990, some members (perhaps those of us less
adept at change) elected to pay extra fees to retain their old mooring for one more year.
During that first summer, there was no power or water on the docks. Nonetheless, heads could be found on shore
in a portable trailer unit and al fresco dining was the order of the day under a blue and white tent decked out with
gas barbecues and picnic tables. In true PCYC spirit, the members made the most of the adventure and Saturday
night barbecues became the highlight of the season.
Our new Clubhouse took shape that year as well, rising at first from a concrete slab to framed exterior, the addition
of outer sheathing giving it form, until finally a large two-storey building of some prestige and presence emerged. The
hottest dining reservation that summer was at our new Clubhouse in its open frame state. Beer and pizza was taken
up the construction ladders to what is now the dining room to enjoy a meal while watching the distant lights
of Toronto shimmering across the waters.

The new Lakefront Promenade Clubhouse
under construction in 1990

64 The 1990s