Preserving The Legacy For Generations

The Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to engaging the community in the preservation of the natural and community heritage of the Lake of Bays region.


Founded in 1985, the Foundation is an official land trust and registered charity with motivated volunteers providing educational material, nature events, and documenting community histories. The Foundation encourages the protection of our natural heritage through voluntary stewardship, conservation easements, land donations and land acquisitions.

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In our 40th year we…
  • Honour the founders of the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation for their foresight
  • Celebrate our volunteers, past and present for their energy and loyalty
  • Thank our members and major donors for their ongoing support.
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PROTECTING  

NATURAL HERITAGE

The Foundation focuses its efforts on engaging the community in protecting our natural heritage through educational material, nature events, and voluntary stewardship actions. We are an official land trust accepting land donations, holding conservation easements and advising our members about government conservation programs.

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PRESERVING

COMMUNITY HERITAGE

Lake of Bays is blessed with many older cottages, buildings and churches. In addition to their historical significance and role as a window on our past, these structures add character and charm to our villages of Baysville, Dorset and Dwight as well as the communities of cottage families who have summered together for many generations.

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What's Happening

January 19, 2026
Position Overview The Community Engagement and Operations Coordinator supports the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation’s community engagement initiatives, public programs, communications, and organizational operations. This role plays a central coordination function—keeping systems organized, the community informed, and programs running smoothly—while working closely with Board committees, Board members, and volunteers. As LBHF’s first paid staff position, this part-time role offers a unique opportunity for an emerging professional to grow alongside the organization, with the potential for expanded responsibilities as our work continues to evolve. The part-time position is well-suited to a detail-oriented, self-directed individual who is comfortable working independently from home and occasionally on-site during the summer, and who is motivated by conservation, community engagement, and collaborative work in a small, mission-driven organization. The primary focus of the role is communications, coordination, and maintaining organizational systems, with responsibilities that shift seasonally based on organizational priorities. While the core responsibilities are well defined, some aspects of the role may evolve over time in response to organizational needs and the strengths of the successful candidate. This role is central to ensuring LBHF’s work is visible, well-organized, and well-supported as the organization continues to grow.
By Tracey Macey October 8, 2025
Westermain Woods Inc. donates 350 acres to the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation for protection in perpetuity.
By Tracey Macey October 6, 2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s AGM

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SUPPORT OUR FOUNDATION

Your donation enables us to acquire natural heritage properties, take care of the land we already own and manage, and advocate for the protection of natural heritage values around the Township. There are many ways to donate.

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BECOME A MEMBER

By becoming a member, you take a direct role in protecting the heritage of our community. Your membership donation makes our work possible and contributes to the protection of our rich heritage.

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HELP PRESERVE THE LEGACY

Getting personally involved in protecting our heritage for future generations is fun, interesting and rewarding. There are many ways to contribute. We welcome your help!