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New Local History Book Available

LBHF past-president Bruce MacLellan has published Back Again at Lake of Bays, as a sequel to his 2007 book Post Cards from Lake of Bays. The new book is available in local gift shops and features additional post cards and text about the history of our lake and Township. Net proceeds go to the LBHF and the Dorset Heritage Museum.

New Local History Book Available
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Our Results
  • Acquired over 50 per cent of the Lower Oxtongue River for permanent protection, including 6.5 km of shoreline.
  • Preserved one mile of natural shoreline and 47-acres of forest at Port Cunnington.
  • Partnered with the Ontario Heritage Trust to be the steward of the 100-acre Pyke property near Brown's Brae.
  • Recognized more than 30 building owners with plaques for heritage property protection.
  • Encouraged the Township to create a Heritage Committee of Council to encourage protection.
  • Rescued the Bigwin ferry from a sunken mooring in 1991 and conducted feasibility studies to transfer to the current Navigation Society for restoration.
  • Established the Harriet T. Weaver Memorial Trust which funds two bursaries each year to assist one student from each of Bracebridge and Huntsville high schools to help pay for their first year of university or college.
Events
08.18.18
Annual General Meeting 2018
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07.28.18
Silent Boat Rally 2018
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07.15.18
Butterfly, Dragonfly, Damselfly Count
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06.09.18
Bird Count 2018
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Contact Us

Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation
P.O. Box 81
Baysville, Ontario
P0B 1A0

416-433-2174
info@lakeofbaysheritage.ca