Organized by the Steenburg Lake Community Association (SLCA).

Celebrate Canada Day in classic cottage style by turning your dock into a show of true patriot love! Participants will decorate their docks with Theme in mind which is,TRUE NORTH STRONG & FREE—think flags, lights, inflatables, maple leaf themes, and more. Boaters and paddlers can cruise around the lake to view the patriotic displays and vote for their favourite decorated dock.

How It Works:

1. Dock Registration:

   - Cottagers sign up by June 25 to be included on the official *Dock Hop Map*.

   - Register for this event here on the website or text/call  Selena at 905 441 3202. Once you are registered your dock receives a number which you can make up a sign for and place somewhere visible on your dock.

2. Decorating Rules:

   - Theme: True North Strong & Free (Be creative—you can use lights, music, costumes, and interactive displays!)

   - All decorations should be up by 12:30 PM on Saturday June 27th, 2026

3. Tour & Vote:

 - All weekend, boaters tour the lake and admire the creativity and cheer on your neighbours. Get the Dock Hop Map with dock numbers and a Spotify playlist of Canadian hits to listen to while you cruise the lake.Click  Link  to be taken to the playlist

 - Voters submit their top 3 favourite docks via website or at the voters box at the boat launch.

 -Dock Hop Photo Contest: Snap pics of your dock and submit to our website for bonus prizes, email photo to inquiries@steenburglake.ca to have it uploaded.Be sure to include your family name and cottage address.

4. Winners Announced:

   - the winners will be announced July 1st at the Ice cream Sundae event

-Floating Judges Panel: Sunday afternoon a panel of judges will cruise the lake to give points that will help determine the winners

Categories

Spirit of Canada, best overall Dock

Best Creative Theme Dock

Best Patriotic Dock

Honourable Mentions for creativity, humour, and spirit