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The Wedding at The Island Lodge

I knew I wanted to get married somewhere I'd feel the calmest, least nervous, and have the most fun. So it had to be up at the camp. Half of our guests came from the Bay, while the rest were very happy to stay at the Island Lodge. Dad made sure the boat looked presentable for the occasion, freshly painting ...

Reeling In The Memories from Derby Day!

The annual BICA fishing derby and fish fry this past Saturday did not disappoint, with nearly 50 fishermen and fisherwomen, and over 90 attendees at the fish fry!  First prize for biggest catch (most total weight) went to the repeat winners, Rick Fournier and John Moskal. They won Jays tickets.  Prize ...

BICA Secures Grant to Fight Phragmites

BICA worked with Nature Conservancy Canada to apply for and successfully receive a $3000 grant from the Invasive Species Centre to control invasive phragmites in the Bay of Islands.  We'll be using the funds this summer to hire a contractor to control a big patch of phrag growing on the beach at Flat ...

Hazardous Waste Day, Fish Derby Preview, New Member Reception and More!

As Canada Day and the July 4th holidays approach, summer is in full swing in the Bay of islands. With that, here are some important updates regarding event changes, water and fire safety, news from NEMI and reminders to complete our recent surveys. Event Updates: NEMI's Hazardous Waste Recycling Day ...

Share your history with Moredolphton / The Island Lodge!

So many of our families in the Bay of Islands have deep history with Moredolphton, now The Island Lodge. Many of us would never have discovered our precious gem — The Bay of Islands — were it not for a fishing expedition or family adventure to Moredolphton. Others can recall spending youthful ...

Ward 1 Update by Councillor Laurie Cook

Welcome back to the Bay everyone! Hope this gorgeous weather continues but that we get some rain as well.  I wanted to share news from Ward 1: Fire Safety You may have seen that NEMI is currently under a complete Fire Ban. That includes the islands. Check the Town website https://www.townofnemi.on.ca/ or ...

An important Fire Safety update from David Gallup

Hello, I’m sure everyone is looking forward to another glorious summer in the Bay.  I hope everyone has a great time, but I want to remind you to be safe and careful with fire, boats, swimming etc. Below are some helpful reminders: We have made some changes to the Fire Safety page on ...

Updated Pleasure Craft Licensing Requirements

Please note an important update regarding pleasure craft license changes, which are now law. Here are the key updates you should be aware of:  Expiry date: All new, transferred and renewed pleasure craft licenses are valid for 5 years. Licenses that previously didn’t have ...

BICA Summer 2026 Calendar of Events

Mark your calendars! Once again, the BICA board has planned a fun filled summer for 2026.  With both beloved, traditional events and new creative celebrations, we have many opportunities to bring our community together this coming summer!  More details and requests for volunteers will be forthcoming ...

In Memory of Hugh McLelland

Hugh McLelland Hugh McLelland was one of the Georgian Bay Association’s first board members and long-time supporters. He was also active in the BICA community over his many years in the bay.  Sylvia McLelland wrote a beautiful tribute to her husband, Hugh.The work Hugh was most committed to was ...

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