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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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

By Tracey Macey June 12, 2026
With climate change, these critters are moving north. The Black-legged Tick, which can carry Lyme disease, has expanded its range into Canada and is now well established in many parts of Ontario, including Muskoka.
Butterfly Count
By Tracey Macey April 25, 2026
Join us for our annual Butterfly Count at the Marsh's Falls Nature Reserve Saturday July 4, 9:00 AM to noon.
Silent Boat Rally
By Kristen Szykoluk January 4, 2026
Bring your canoe, kayak or paddle board and sneak up on nature on Saturday July 25.
By Tracey Macey October 8, 2025
Westermain Woods Inc. donates 350 acres to the Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation for protection in perpetuity.

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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!