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The Lake of Bays Heritage Foundation 
is a community-based, non-profit organization committed to protecting the natural, built and cultural heritage of Lake of Bays, covering the Township area and watershed.

Founded in 1985, the Foundation encourages the protection of our heritage through education, voluntary stewardship, conservation easements, land donations and land acquisitions...

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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
05.09.20
Dr. Cathy Charles Stay-at-home Spring Bird Count, weekend of May 9
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07.11.20
Dragonfly & Butterfly Count at Marsh's Falls - July 11, 9:00am
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07.11.20
Native Species Planting To Improve Songbird & Pollinator Habitat at Marsh's Falls - July 11, 10:30AM
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08.01.20
Silent Boat Rally - An Ecotour of the Lower Oxtongue River - August 1, 9:00am-1:00pm
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08.15.20
Annual General Meeting - August 15 11:00AM
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08.29.20
Mushroom Walk at Marsh's Falls - August 29, 9:00AM
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10.10.20
Mushroom Walk at Marsh's Falls - October 10, 9:00AM
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10.10.20
Native Species Planting To Improve Songbird & Pollinator Habitat at Marsh's Falls - October 10, 10:30AM
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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