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September 19, 2025

2026 Membership Renewal Drive

Coming Soon ....

Keep an eye on your in-box for your 2026 LOBA membership renewal reminder.

Or even better, RENEW TODAY

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Dan Darius

2025 Photo Contest

Keep those submissions rolling in!

Open to all Lake of Bays Association members and families. Photos must be previously unpublished and taken in the current year--limit of 5 per category. They must be in high-resolution, digital format and sent to info@loba.ca, subject line Lake of Bays Association photo contest. Deadline

December 31, 2025.

LIFE at the LAKE: people, pets and dwellings

NATURE: wild plants and animals

LANDSCAPE: land, water and sky

photo by David Fulford

2024 photo contest submission

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From the Township of Lake of Bays:

Expect low water levels at public boat launches -Boaters are reminded to exercise caution.

More information>

Service changes at Rideout transfer station - Effective Monday September 15, services at the Rideout transfer station have been streamlined.

More information>

Fire Department -

Lake of Bays begins search for new fire chief. More information>
Port Cunnington station hosting open house and recruitment event. More information>

Township purchases Logging Chain Resort - "This prime property represents a strategic opportunity to meet the evolving needs of Dwight."
More information from the Township>

More information on MuskokaRegion.com>

Baysville Horticultural Society to build community gardens adjacent to cemetery - Township Council gives the green light.

More information>

From the District of Muskoka

Solid Waste Master Plan - The District is conintuning to develop the Solid Waste Master Plan (SWMP) to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. You can provide feedback to make sure the SWMP reflects you needs:

Take the online survey to share your thoughts. Take the survey>

Attend the Virtual Lunch & Learn on September 24. Sign up here>

Reading, Interesting Links and Events

• HIGH-SPEED INTERNET MAY BE COMING TO YOUR LAKE OF BAYS RESIDENCE: Use the interactive map from the provincial government>

• MUSKOKA WATERSHED COUNCIL:
  Keep up to date with the most recent articles from the Watershed Blog>
  September news from MWC>
  
• MARTIN SHORT SUPPORTS MUSKOKA CONSERVANCY: Watch the video>

• ONTARIO NATURE: Fall 2025 issue of ON Nature>

• FRIENDS OF THE MUSKOKA WATERSHED: September Under the Surface newsletter>
  
• WATERSHEDS CANADA: Take action against Cyanobacteria>

photo by George Nickerson

2024 photo contest submission

Through education, advocacy and engagement, our mission is to foster a healthy natural environment, responsible waterfront development, a thriving community, and a Lake of Bays shared respectfully and safely by all.

Lake of Bays Association

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