We are a group of cottage owners and users in the Bay of Islands who have a vision to ensure the beauty of the Bay is maintained for future generations, while having fun together today.
GBA is first and foremost an advocacy group addressing all levels of government on numerous issues that either currently affect the Bay, or could potentially impact it, and liaising regularly with a large number of like-minded non-government organizations. Our mandate is simple - to protect the Bay and ...
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Justin Montgomery has prepared these latest graphs for 2020. Click on the title above to see the graphs.
Dear BICA Members As the 2020 summer continues to unfold and remains highly exceptional, the Laurentide Legacy, Second Edition (LL2) committee would like to update you on the publication and distribution plans for the book.The publishing plans for the book have slowed in the past few weeks based on the ...
Dear BICA community,Please be advised that effective July 6, 2020, the Town of NEMI is currently under a Total Fire Ban. This means no burning permits will be issued and open burning or use of chimneas is not permitted. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. We find ourselves experiencing ...
Late yesterday, the Province of Ontario officially allowed marinas to open to service seasonal residents only. Please see GBA’s post: https://georgianbay.ca/news/breaking-news-on-marinas-opening-for-seasonal-customers-only. Note that the primary purpose confirmed by the Ontario government for allowing ...
COVID-19 and Access to Seasonal Residences:A time to be supportive and patient Dear Presidents of GBA Member Associations, As I write this in mid-April, we know that stringent provincial measures to control COVID-19 will continue until at least mid-May if not longer, and social distancing and other ...
We are writing with an update on Covid-19's impact on the Bay of Islands. As you may already know, in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 and reduce additional stress on already limited northern Ontario health resources, the Premier of Ontario and Chief Public Health Officer of Canada are ...
After careful consideration, it is with regret that the 43rd La Cloche Art Show scheduled for July 4th -12th 2020 will be canceled due to Covid-19. The health and safety of all the volunteers, artists and attendees is of paramount importance. All of your hard work and dedication to this well loved ...
Justin Montgomery has prepared the final graphs for 2019. Click on the title above to see the graphs. ]
CALLING ALL CATS, DOGS, RABBITS, PARROTS, and others: Have your people email a photo of you along with your name ASAP to marianne.g.schafer@gmail.com for inclusion in Laurentide Legacy Part 2. The book will not be complete without the addition of pets like you who make the Bay so enjoyable for their ...
It's been a busy year for Ward 1 and its residents have once again shown how much they care about the future of their islands and Bay. There was a successful application by NEMI last year for funding to do a shoreline clean-up in both McGregor Bay and Bay of Islands - our Love your Bay campaign ...
Calendar is on hold until COVID19 situation resolves.
BOOK CLUB IS NOW CANCELLED UNTIL 2021 DUE TO COVID19. FYI, Bas Bleu WAS TO HAVE been held on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The book chosen was "The Sisters Brothers" by Patrick DeWitt.
