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• FOCA Webinar: The importance of Cottage Succession Planning

  • When
    28 May 2025
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    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

  AGREEMENTS AVOID ADVERSITY: The importance of Cottage Succession Planning. Register to join Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations (FOCA) and estate lawyer Peter Lillico for a “deeper dive” into one critical part of the family cottage succession plan: how a well-crafted Cottage Sharing Agreement can help your family avoid conflict and ensure a smooth transition of your shared property. Bring your questions for the “chat” Q&A session.

  MEMBERS register for free here; remember to tell them your FOCA affiliation when you register! (Steenburg Lake Community Association)

  
  

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• Free Family Fishing Father's Day Weekend

  • Start
    14 Jun 2025
  • End
    15 Jun 2025

  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:

  • Father’s Day Weekend (June 14–15, 2025)
  • Family Fishing Week (June 28–July 6, 2025)

  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 during a free fishing period 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

  
  

  
  

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• Steenburg Invasive Species ID weekend

  • Start
    28 Jun 2025
  • End
    1 Jul 2025

  
  

  Organized by the Steenburg Lake Community Association.

  We invite all property owners on Steenburg Lake to help us identify where Eurasian Water-Milfoil (EWM) exists in the lake, and any other invasive species such as zebra mussels and banded mystery snails – both of which have been identified in the lake previously.

  Eurasian Water-Milfoil (EWM) , an invasive species, is spreading in Steenburg Lake.  If left unchecked, EWM has the potential to choke out native water plants and pose a risk to boaters and swimmers.

  Here’s how you can help:

  1. Survey your shoreline out to about 3m deep

  2. Collect and photograph a sample of any plant that might be EWM

  3. Collect and photograph samples of any mussels and snails

  4. Upload those photos, along with the GPS coordinates of where they were taken, to EDDMapS.

  EDDMapS, or the Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System, is a web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution in Canada. Reports go directly to experts in the field, who will review all reports and verify that the reported species is correctly identified before it gets added to a distribution map: you might even get an email asking for additional photos to help confirm.

  Submit your photos using one of the following:

  • EDDMapS app on iPhone (download from the APP store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/eddmaps/id1497390237)

  • EDDMapS app Android (download at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bugwood.eddmapsone&hl=en_US&gl=US&pli=1)

  • EDDMapS Online: https://www.eddmaps.org/report/

  • Step by step instructions for EDDMapS: https://www.eddmaps.org/about/step_by_step.html

  • NOTE: There are many sections to fill out, however, this is not always possible. The most important thing is to get good photos and note your location. Once those have been uploaded to EDDMapS they will be triaged and checked by an expert who will determine if the ID is correct, therefore all reporting is good whether you are confident in your identification or not. Here is a link to what happens once you’ve submitted a report: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/isc-blog-post-what-happens-when-you-report/

  
  

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• Family Fishing Week

  • Start
    28 Jun 2025
  • End
    6 Jul 2025

  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 Week (June 28–July 6, 2025)

  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 during a free fishing period 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

  
  

  
  

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• SLCA Canada Day Dock Hop

  • Start
    28 Jun 2025
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    30 Jun 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM

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  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 red and white flair—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 20 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: Canadian pride! (Be creative—you can use lights, music, costumes, and interactive displays!)

     - All decorations should be up by 12:30 PM on Saturday June 28th, 2025

  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. Link will be here when ready.

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

  -Dock Photo Contest: Snap pics of your dock and submit to our website for bonus prizes
  

  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 Party Dock

  Best Patriotic Dock

  Honourable Mentions for creativity, humour, and spirit

  
  

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• SLCA Canada Day Sundaes and Photo Booth

  • When
    1 Jul 2025
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    2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Registered
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  Presented by the Steenburg Lake Community Association. 

  Keep the celebrations going on JULY 1ST!

  The SLCA invites members to join us for Canada day Ice Cream Sundaes at the boat launch, And also grab a fun family picture at our Canada Day photo booth, with a patriotic face in the hole back ground. 

  From 2 to 4 pm at the boat launch , 1035 Steenburg Lake North Rd.  Vanilla ice cream with strawberries, and popsicles for those that are not able to enjoy ice cream.

  We will Uplaod photos to website for those who don't mind sharing them with our members.

  Please register for this free event.

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Hazardous Household Waste Drop-off today

  • When
    12 Jul 2025
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    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Faraday Public Works Yard

  Drop off household hazardous waste NO CHARGE!

  Faraday Public Works Yard

  29860-A-B Hwy 28 S.

  9:30 am to 2:30 p.m.

  
  

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• SLCA Beach Party

  • When
    26 Jul 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Steenburg Lake Beach - North Road
  • Registered
    3 registrants

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  Presented by the Steenburg Lake Community Association.

  Join us for the SLCA Beach Party a fresh take on a beloved tradition!This event is the evolution of our classic regatta- still featuring water races and fun competitions for all ages but with even more community spirit!  We will welcome guests from the Invasive Species Centre who will be on hand to answer your questions about protecting our lake from invasive species such as Eurasian Water-Milfoil.

  Enjoy a fun, festive, family atmosphere with classic summer refreshments of watermelon, hot dogs and cookies, simple and delicious , perfect for a day at the beach!

  Register here to let us know you are joining us for this free event! More info to follow about activities and races as the date gets closer.

  
  

  
  

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• SLCA Annual General Meeting

  • When
    3 Aug 2025
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    9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    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.

  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!

  
  

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• Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Today

  • When
    20 Sep 2025
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    9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    29860 A-B Highway 28 South

  Township of Faraday Public Works Yard

  29860 A-B Highway 28 South

  2025 Dates
  May 10th, July 12th, and September 20th
  9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

  
  

  
  

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