This home on Cedar Bush Drive was one featured in the 2019 Tour of Homes. Hub photo

With regret, the Chantry Island Cham-bettes announced the cancellation of the 2020 Christmas Tour of Homes, scheduled for November 13 and 14, 2020.

In a July 29 media release, for the past 11 years, the Tour of Homes has been a popular kickoff event of the Christmas season in Saugeen Shores, giving people an opportunity to take a peak into local homes, decorated for Christmas, while supporting the Saugeen Memorial Hospital.

"During this unprecedented time of COVID-19, it is recognized that the health and safety of our community is paramount and the responsible action is to cancel this year's event," read the release.

"We want to thank everyone who has supported our event over the years," the release, continued, "visitors, homeowners, decorators, volunteers, local retailers and restaurants. With your help, we have raised over $135,000 for the Saugeen Memorial Hospital Foundation and other community projects."

The Cham-bettes are looking forward to the 2021 Christmas Tour of Homes, November 12 and 13 with plans for a 2020 virtual tour possibility.