STEENBURG LAKE

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Gilmour, Ontario, Canada- since 1958

Upcoming events

    • 6 Feb 2026
    • 8 Feb 2026
    • International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga, ON

    20th annual Spring Fishing and Boat Show https://www.springfishingandboatshow.com/

    SHOW DAYS

    Friday, February 6, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Sunday, February 8, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    ADMISSION

    • Adults (18+) $20
    • Seniors & Juniors Day (Fri. Feb 6) $10
    • Seniors & Juniors Day (Sat Feb 7-Sun Feb 8) $15
    • Children 12 and Under FREE with Adult

    THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE​​

    6900 AIRPORT ROAD
    MISSISSAUGA, ON
    L4V 1E8







    • 13 Feb 2026
    • 16 Feb 2026
    • Anywhere

    How to Participate

    Participating is easy, fun to do alone or with others, and can be done anywhere you find birds.

    Step 1: Decide where you will watch birds.

    Step 2: Watch birds for 15 minutes or more, at least once over the four days, February 13–16, 2026.

    Step 3: Identify all the birds you see or hear within your planned time/location and use the best tool for sharing your bird sightings:

    • If you are a beginning bird admirer and new to bird identification, try using the Merlin Bird ID app to tell us what birds you are seeing or hearing.
    • If you have participated in the count before and want to record numbers of birds, try the eBird Mobile app or enter your bird list on the eBird website (desktop/laptop).

    https://www.birdcount.org/participate/

    • 14 Feb 2026
    • 16 Feb 2026

    Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during:

    • Family Fishing Weekend (February 14 – 16, 2026)
    • Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9 & 10, 2026)
    • Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 & 21, 2026)
    • Family Fishing Week (June 27 – July 5, 2026)

    There are two options to participate: join a public event near you or fish with your family and submit your “family event” to receive a free digital fishing package and be entered into a draw for a $500 Fishing Prize Pack from Lucky Strike, Shimano, and Ontario Out of Doors!

    For a second chance at the prize pack, a photo contest on social media will be held February 14 – 16, 2026.

    Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing you must:

    • follow conservation licence catch limits
    • obey size limits and sanctuaries
    • follow the fishing regulations
    • carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth

    Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
    Use Fish ON-Line


    • 13 Mar 2026
    • 15 Mar 2026
    • Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON

    Dealers from across the province and company representatives will be present to answer your questions about fishing, hunting, boating, camping, RVing, and anything to do with Outdoor Adventures!

    Friday, March 13th 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday, March 14th 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Sunday, March 15th 9:00 am - 6:00 pm


    Weekend Pass $20
    Adults $12
    Seniors $10
    Children (12 and younger) FREE

    https://quintesportsmanshow.com/

    Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON

    • 19 Mar 2026
    • 22 Mar 2026
    • International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga

    Discover the legacy of outdoor excitement at the Toronto Sportsmen's Show!

    https://www.torontosportshow.ca/


    March 19-22, 2026

    THU 10:00am - 7:00pm 

    FRI 10:00am - 7:00pm  

    SAT 9:00am - 7:00pm 

    SUN 10:00am – 5:00pm


    Adult (18 - 59) Box Office - $25.00
    Senior (60+)  - $20.00
    Junior (13-17) - $18.00

    Children 12 and under FREE

    International Centre, 6900 Airport RoadMississauga, ON L4V 1E8





    • 26 Mar 2026
    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8

    The International Centre

    6900 Airport Road

    Mississauga, ON
    L4V 1E8
    Enter at Halls 1, 2, and 5


    https://shows.cottagelife.com/spring-cottage-life-show/


    • 29 Mar 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • Peterborough Memorial Centre 151 Lansdowne St E, Peterborough, ON K9J 7N9

    CANCAST is now combining with the largest Muskie only show, the Muskie Odyssey! You can expect two times the amount of vendors, speakers, and fun. All with the purchase of 1 ticket. The show will now be hosted between two venues, the Peterborough Memorial Centre/Morrow Building and the Kinsmen Civic Centre.

    http://www.cancast.show/

    Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/10006371DF6CB8AD

    Peterborough Memorial Centre

    151 Lansdowne St E,

    Peterborough, ON

    K9J 7N9

    • 1 May 2026

    May 1, 2026 is the first day of the candidate nomination period that ends on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026. 

    Thinking of running for office?  Contact the Clerk’s office in your municipality for details on submitting your nomination. 

    In Limerick email clerk@township.limerick.on.ca and in Tudor & Cashel email clerk@tudorandcashel.com .

    • 9 May 2026
    • 10 May 2026

    Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during:

    • Family Fishing Weekend (February 14 – 16, 2026)
    • Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9 & 10, 2026)
    • Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 & 21, 2026)
    • Family Fishing Week (June 27 – July 5, 2026)

    There are two options to participate: join a public event near you or fish with your family and submit your “family event” to receive a free digital fishing package and be entered into a draw for a $500 Fishing Prize Pack from Lucky Strike, Shimano, and Ontario Out of Doors!

    Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing you must:

    • follow conservation licence catch limits
    • obey size limits and sanctuaries
    • follow the fishing regulations
    • carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth

    Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
    Use Fish ON-Line


    • 20 Jun 2026
    • 21 Jun 2026

    Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during:

    • Family Fishing Weekend (February 14 – 16, 2026)
    • Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9 & 10, 2026)
    • Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 & 21, 2026)
    • Family Fishing Week (June 27 – July 5, 2026)

    There are two options to participate: join a public event near you or fish with your family and submit your “family event” to receive a free digital fishing package and be entered into a draw for a $500 Fishing Prize Pack from Lucky Strike, Shimano, and Ontario Out of Doors!

    Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing you must:

    • follow conservation licence catch limits
    • obey size limits and sanctuaries
    • follow the fishing regulations
    • carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth

    Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
    Use Fish ON-Line


    • 27 Jun 2026
    • 5 Jul 2026

    Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence if you want to fish during:

    • Family Fishing Weekend (February 14 – 16, 2026)
    • Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9 & 10, 2026)
    • Father’s Day Weekend (June 20 & 21, 2026)
    • Family Fishing Week (June 27 – July 5, 2026)

    There are two options to participate: join a public event near you or fish with your family and submit your “family event” to receive a free digital fishing package and be entered into a draw for a $500 Fishing Prize Pack from Lucky Strike, Shimano, and Ontario Out of Doors!

    Free fishing periods remind us of the value of Ontario’s recreational fishery, and the importance of keeping it healthy for future generations. While fishing you must:

    • follow conservation licence catch limits
    • obey size limits and sanctuaries
    • follow the fishing regulations
    • carry a permit or identification card issued by the provincial or federal government, showing your name and date of birth

    Ontario Fishing Regulations Summary
    Use Fish ON-Line


    • 2 Aug 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Tudor and Cashel Community Centre, 371 Weslemkoon Lake Rd., Gilmour

    Presented by the Steenburg Lake Community Association. Light refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. Meeting begins at 10 a.m. and we are committed to having all business complete by 11:30 am .

    All members are encouraged to attend the Annual General Meeting. Get the latest updates on what the SLCA is doing on behalf of our members, including our efforts to protect the lake. Have your say, and cast your vote, on SLCA motions. Come meet with friends and neighbours, enjoy light refreshments (coffe, tea, sweets) and have chances to win some great door prizes!

    NOTE: We require the attendance of 20% of members to hold the meeting so please make an effort to join us.


    • 7 Aug 2026
    • 9 Aug 2026
    • Campbellford Fairgrounds, 313 Front St. N., Campbellford
    • 21 Aug 2026

    2026 Municipal Election candidate nomination period ends on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026. Thinking of running for office?  Contact the Clerk’s office in your municipality for details on submitting your nomination. In Limerick email clerk@township.limerick.on.ca and in Tudor & Cashel email clerk@tudorandcashel.com .


    • 28 Aug 2026
    • 29 Aug 2026
    • 5681 Highway 620, Coe Hill

    Details to come closer to date

    • 11 Sep 2026
    • 13 Sep 2026
    • 24 East St., Warkworth
    • 18 Sep 2026
    • 20 Sep 2026
    • 45 Cooper Rd, Madoc, ON K0K 2K0

    See schedule of events: https://www.madocfair.ca/

    • 19 Sep 2026
    • 27 Sep 2026

    See map and artist bios: https://bancroftstudiotour.org/

    September 19-20 and 26-27, 2025


    • 10 Oct 2026
    • 9:00 AM
    • 12 Oct 2026
    • 5:00 PM
    • 48 Alma St, Norwood

    Details to come closer to date

    https://www.norwoodfair.com/



Past events

20 Jan 2026 Webinar: Beyond the Fishbowl: The Pet Trade and Aquatic Invasive Species in Canada
14 Nov 2025 Cottage Life Show - Fall
11 Oct 2025 Norwood Fair
20 Sep 2025 Bancroft & Area Autumn Studio Tour
20 Sep 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Today
17 Sep 2025 Webinar - Plants and Partners: Multi-faceted Approaches to Buckthorn Control
12 Sep 2025 Madoc Fair
5 Sep 2025 Warkworth Fall Fair
30 Aug 2025 SLCA Pig & Corn Roast
30 Aug 2025 Have-A-Dock Jamboree
22 Aug 2025 Coe Hill Fair
16 Aug 2025 SLCA Golf Tournament
3 Aug 2025 SLCA Annual General Meeting
26 Jul 2025 SLCA Beach Party
12 Jul 2025 Hazardous Household Waste Drop-off today
1 Jul 2025 SLCA Canada Day Sundaes and Photo Booth
28 Jun 2025 SLCA Canada Day Dock Hop
28 Jun 2025 Family Fishing Week
28 Jun 2025 Steenburg Invasive Species ID weekend
14 Jun 2025 Free Family Fishing Father's Day Weekend
28 May 2025 FOCA Webinar: The importance of Cottage Succession Planning
10 May 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Limerick
10 May 2025 Free Family Fishing Weekend
30 Mar 2025 Cancast Fishing & Tackle Show
20 Mar 2025 2025 Spring Cottage Life Show
20 Mar 2025 Invasive Species Webinar
13 Mar 2025 Toronto Sportsmen's Show
7 Mar 2025 Quinte Sportsman Boat and RV Show
18 Feb 2025 2025 Invasive Species Forum
15 Feb 2025 Free Family Fishing Weekend
14 Feb 2025 Spring Fishing & Boat Show
14 Feb 2025 The Great Backyard Bird Count
15 Nov 2024 Fall Cottage Life Show
9 Nov 2024 2024 FOCA Fall Seminar: Healthy Shorelines
24 Oct 2024 FOCA Cottage Succession webinar: Seize the Time or Take Your Time
1 Sep 2024 SLCA Pig/Corn Roast
1 Sep 2024 Have-a-Dock Jamboree
21 Aug 2024 Bingo at the boat launch
17 Aug 2024 SLCA 5K run CANCELLED
7 Aug 2024 Bingo at the boat launch
4 Aug 2024 Annual General Meeting
27 Jul 2024 Steenburg Lake Artisan Show

- Sponsored Content -

Exploring  Hastings County in autumn

By Hastings County Economic Development and Tourism

Hastings County is a gem all year long, but the reds, oranges, browns and golds of Fall are something special. Fall is the perfect time to explore in all forms: by foot, bike, motorcycle, horseback, car and by boat. The colours you find at the top of a lookout spot or reflected on a lake are some of the most breathtaking views you’ll see all year long.

 Have you ever been to O’Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area? A half hour drive away, it’s known for having one of the most well-preserved 19th-century homesteads in Ontario and is home to seven interweaving hiking trails. You can enjoy the fall colours and fresh air as you navigate the terrain that pioneer families like the O’Haras had to tame.

 If you prefer travelling on two wheels, load up your bicycles and head just 18 minutes North to the Dungannon Recreation Centre. From there, you can ride your bike on the L’Amable Beach Loop.  This is just one of 23 curated cycling routes we’ve created with interactive and downloadable maps (https://hastingscounty.com/adventures/cycling).

If you prefer to take the motorized route, enjoy a car ride along one of our 14 scenic driving routes throughout North Hastings (https://hastingscounty.com/adventures/blog/fall-hikes-and-drives).  Then when you need a break and would like a warm drink, stop and go for a stroll in downtown Bancroft and visit any of our unique shops or stop in at one of our cozy cafes including McG’s Cakes on Main, Wattle and Daub Café or The Muse Gallery & Café. 

 If you just have too much to do at the Lake, and prefer to unwind later in the day, there is a wonderful selection of performances on at the Village Playhouse in Bancroft. While in Town, if you like Mexican food, arrange a pre-show dinner at Fiesta Flavors Mexican Restaurant, just a short walk from the Theatre. Then before finding your seat at the Theatre, consider a stop at the expanded new location of the Bancroft Brewing Company and try their wide variety of locally crafted brews.

 This is just a small sampling of many things to see and do across Hastings County. For example, might we add that if you're looking for a morning out on the weekend, consider heading north to Maynooth where eclectic shops, art galleries, and the locally loved Sun Run Cafe are ready to greet you. Nearby Lake St. Peter Provincial Park offers hiking paths that lead to a gorgeous lookout spot. There are tons more to explore at our website VisitHastings.ca   There you’ll find information on the many fun, rural and locally loved events that happen all year long.


our mission

To source and make available relevant information to the Membership regarding political and environmental changes that impact cottage ownership and take appropriate action on behalf of the Association when deemed necessary by the executive; to promote, educate and encourage responsible lake stewardship and to provide opportunities to meet and socialize at events throughout the year with fellow cottage owners.

Become a member

Your annual membership fee of $40 helps the Steenburg Lake Community Association achieve their mission on behalf of the residents of Steenburg Lake. Fees fund fun activities throughout the year, they support our Lake Stewardship program, Newsletters, Website, and Government Relations. Your membership is appreciated, and required, in order to continue as an association.

email us: inquiries@steenburglake.ca


Find us

THE BOARD

inquiries@steenburglake.ca

  • President Joanne Burghardt
  • Secretary Kelly Ellis
  • Treasurer David McDonald
  • Membership Lorie Butkus-Hill
  • Social Selena Bruni
  • Lake Stewardship Alastair Gorman
  • Newsletter Lannie Johansen
  • Caitlin Gillespie

Rock Markers Keith Fletcher


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