Muskoka
The region of the Muskoka’s covers an area west along Georgian Bay, North to Parry Sound, east to Algonquin Park and South to Lake Simcoe. The area is known for its majestic white pines and high-density waterfront population. Natural characteristics of the area include over 1000 lakes and the “the land between” where Southern Ontario limestone meets the granite of the Canadian shield, and provides habitat for rare species of wildlife and vegetation within it’s unique ecosystems. Local, municipal government is an important point of contact for many rural, waterfront issues. FOCA has compiled a comprehensive list of municipal contact information for your area which can be found in the Municipal Contacts link at left; these documents are searchable.
This region has approximately 75 FOCA member associations.
FOCA members in Muskoka
3 MILE LAKE ASSOCIATION
ACTON ISLAND ASSOCIATION
BALSAM CHUTES ROAD ASSOCIATION
BASS LAKE ASSOCIATION
BAXTER ISLAND COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
BELLA-REBECCA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BIRCHCROFT ROAD ASSOCIATION
BROWNING ISLAND COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
BRUCE LAKE FAMILY ASSOCIATION
CHRISTIE BEACH COTTAGE ASSOCIATION
CHUB LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
CLEAR LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION (OAKLEY/MUSKOKA)
CLEARWATER LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
EAST LEONARD LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
FAIRY LAKE ASSOCIATION
FISHER LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
FOX LAKE ASSOCIATION INC.
GALLA LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
GARNET BEACH COTTAGE ASSOCIATION
GIBSON LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
GLOUCESTER POOL COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
GO HOME LAKE COTTAGE OWNERS' ASSOCIATION - JOIN NOW!
HARP LAKE ASSOCIATION
HONEY HARBOUR ASSOCIATION
HUNTSVILLE LAKES COUNCIL
ISLAND 95 PRISQUE ROAD ASSOCIATION
KAHSHE LAKE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION INC.
LAKE OF BAYS ASSOCIATION
LAKE WASEOSA RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION
LARROGER MUSKOKA ROAD LTD.
LEECH LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
LEONARD LAKE STAKEHOLDERS' ASSOCIATION
LONGS LAKE ROAD COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
LOON AND TURTLE LAKES
MADAWASKA CLUB AT GO HOME BAY
MARWOOD DRIVE ROAD ASSOCIATION
MARY LAKE ASSOCIATION
MCKAY LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
MCLEAN'S BAY LANDING ASSOCIATION
MENOMINEE LAKE ASSOCIATION
MOON RIVER PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
MORRISON LAKE RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION
MULDREW LAKES COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
MUSKOKA BAY PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
MUSKOKA CRESCENT ROAD ASSOCIATION
MUSKOKA HERITAGE FOUNDATION
MUSKOKA LAKES ASSOCIATION
MUSKOKA TRI-ISLAND RESIDENTIAL GROUP INC.
MUSKOKA WHITESIDE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
NINE MILE LAKE (MUSKOKA) COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
NORTH SEVERN ROAD RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION
OLD OAK LANE ASSOCIATION
OXBOW LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
OXTONGUE LAKE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION
PAINT LAKE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION
PENINSULA LAKE ASSOCIATION
PENNWOOD ROAD COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
PINE LAKE RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION
RIL LAKE COTTAGE ASSOCIATION
RILEY LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
ROYAL MUSKOKA ISLAND ASSOCIATION
SHOE LAKE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION
SIX MILE CHANNEL ROAD ASSOCIATION
SIX MILE LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
SKELETON LAKE COTTAGERS ORGANIZATION
SKELETON LAKE PENINSULA ROAD ASSOCIATION
SPARROW LAKE ASSOCIATION
SPRINGSYDE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
STANLEY ROAD ASSOCIATION
STEWART LAKE ASSOCIATION
STONE ROAD ASSOCIATION
SUNNY LAKE COTTAGE ASSOCIATION
SWEETS ROAD EXTENSION ASSOCIATION
TASSO, TOAD, CAMP AND BLUE LAKES ASSOCIATION
THE KETTLES ASSOCIATION
THE WOODLAND HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
TURTLE LAKE ROAD ASSOCIATION
WALKER & PELLS LAKES AREA ASSOCIATION
WILD RICE TRAIL ASSOCIATION
WOOD LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
YELLOW GATE HOLDINGS INC.
News and Info from Muskoka:
Municipal Contacts for Muskoka
The Skink - the Winter 2009/10 newsletter from
The Land Between featuring a "Lake Planning" article from FOCA (see page 6).
NEW! Clean Wake Program
The Clean Wake Program, an initiative of the Summerhill Group, is a great opportunity to encourage boaters to repower their boats with cleaner technology.
Bring your old conventional 2-stroke outboard motor to Gordon Bay Marina on September 25 or October 2 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and it will be recycled responsibly.
The first 50 people to bring in their engine will receive a $100 gift certificate towards purchases at the marina to which they bring their engine.
For more information click here.
July 23-31: International Contest of Seamanship at the Midland Town Dock, featuring 18th century longboats. Click here for event details.
July 23-25: Muskoka In-Water Boat and Cottage Show in partnership with Muskoka RibFest. Muskoka Wharf, Gravenhurst. For details, click here.
What do the bugs in your lake say about the Water Quality?
Find out by booking your Benthic Monitoring Day with the District Municipality of Muskoka. Call 705-645-2231 x332 or email bioteck@muskoka.on.ca. Dates book up quickly!
Cottage Dreams is a Cancer Recovery Initiative for survivors to recouperate after treatment with their friends and family for a week at a donated cottage. Cottages have been donated in your area and volunteers are needed to visit these sites ahead of time. If you can volunteer, please contact: Seana O'Neill at soneill@cottagedreams.org or visit their website at www.cottagedreams.org
The Future of Forests in Ontario
The forests of Ontario are an important public resource. The Province is in the process of
redesigning its tenure and pricing system for forestry companies, and is looking for public input. Find out more.
Other Links:
Watch your Wake - Mary Lake Association
Muskoka Water Web - Who does what?
FOCA wants to hear from your association. Send us your news and your pictures, and keep us posted on the important news and events in your waterfront community!
