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Welcome to FOCA – Your Voice for Waterfront Ontario
The Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to protect the interests of Ontario’s waterfront property owners and to champion the long-term health of our environment, our communities, and the cottage experience itself.
FOCA is the only go-to provincial advocacy organization committed to sustaining and enhancing the Ontario cottage experience.
We work collaboratively to identify and address key issues by providing credible expertise, environmental stewardship, targeted programs and services, and a robust network of strategic partners.
Since 1963, FOCA has been the voice of the Ontario waterfront. Today, there are more than 550 lake and road associations across the province, and the permanent and seasonal residents they represent.
Our Vision: To sustain and enhance the cottage experience for generations.
Find your community!
Connect with YOUR local lake association – the folks who KNOW about the water, your rural township, your piece of heaven.
Is there a lake association in your area? Find out…
Who supports FOCA? People like you, who:
- treasure family time in cottage country
- care about clean and safe lakes, land and rivers
- are concerned about affordability
FOCA encourages everyone to be a member of their local Association; in turn, we encourage those groups to be members of FOCA.
We also appreciate the additional personal support of individuals and families who make annual contributions as the “Friends of FOCA”.
Join Us or Renew:
Corporate sponsor
Friend of FOCA
Association Membership
Membership Services & Benefits
Events
Attend FOCA events to network with property owners, scientists, industry experts, politicians, and enthusiastic lake volunteers! Plan to JOIN US at an upcoming event...
Offers & Discounts
FOCA supporters - including all members of our Member Associations - can access member benefits, including these offers & discounts from our sponsors and partners...
Association Resources
Access tools, templates and tips to help lake and road associations thrive. FOCA celebrates success stories and shares network connections and best practices.
News & Publications
Access FOCA's monthly Elerts, annual newsletter, video productions and reports on a wide range of cottage country hot topics and emerging issues.
Issues & Programs
FOCA works year-round on behalf of thriving and sustainable waterfronts and waterfront property owners!
Here are just some of our many ongoing programs and priority issues:
Donate to support FOCA's work!
Support FOCA’s work for healthy Ontario waterfronts, with a one-time or recurring monthly gift. Or, make a donation in honour of someone special who loves waterfront Ontario.
FOCA's Team
Corporate sponsors support FOCA’s ongoing work – Please, support them!
Thank you to our "Cottage Champion" Sponsor:
And our valued "Campfire Contributors":
For links to ALL our sponsors, visit our webpage:
Your role:
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