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About The BLC

The Buffalo Launch Club is a power boating club organized for the primary purpose of promoting the nautical interests and skills of its members and the community; and to provide social and recreational opportunities for its members and families.

  • Administration Office hours
    • Sunday & Monday: OFFICE CLOSED
      Tuesday - Saturday: 10am – 5:00pm
  • Location

    • The Buffalo Launch Club

      503 East River Road
      Grand Island, NY 14072

      Latitude: 42° 58' 32" N
      Longitude: 78° 57' 02" W

  • Directions

    • Traveling from Buffalo (I-190 Northbound):

      • Take Exit 18B (Beaver Island State Parkway)
      • Continue until Bush Road (Turn Left)
      • Entrance at the corner of East River Road and Bush (To the Right)

      Traveling from Niagara Falls (I-190 Southbound):

      • Take Exit 18 (Beaver Island State Parkway)
      • Continue until Bush Road (Turn Left)
      • Entrance at the corner of East River Road and Bush (To the Right)
  • The Lighthouse
    • The landmark Buffalo Launch Club Lighthouse was taken by barge to the Island shoreline in 1931 by the Fix brothers, and eventually re-erected and later sold to Mike Steffen who used it as a trophy room next to his home on what is now part of the Launch Club property. The lighthouse was originally known as the Niagara Upper Range Rear Light and stood at Niagara Street and Busti Avenue in Buffalo. Club members in the late 1990s completely refurbished its exterior.

      Although members and visitors are not permitted to enter the tower, it's iconic exterior provides a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies and provides great photo opportunities for families, friends, graduations, proms, and other important occasions to provide long lasting memories!

      The Buffalo Launch Club is a member of the United States Lighthouse Society and welcomes hundreds of visitors each year. The Lighthouse Passport Program provides enthusiasts the opportunity to help preserve lighthouses as well as a wonderful way to keep a pictorial history of their lighthouse adventures.