I hope all our lake residents had an enjoyable summer and fall at Big Basswood Lake. Our time spent here seems too short and the seasons seem to fly by, especially summer.  This year, for the first time, we hosted our AGM with a BBQ and social time afterwards. The meeting took place at Melwel Lodge. Attendance at the meeting was up from

The Board of the BBLA has continued an active dialogue with the Municipality of Huron Shores and the council throughout the summer on a number of major issues that relate to the preservation of the quality of the Big Basswood Lake experience on behalf of cottage owners.  As with any governmental authority, federal, provincial, or municipal,

Following is a transcribed article from the July 17, 1921 edition of the Pueblo (Colorado) Chieftan newspaper. The article from a special section of the Sunday paper espouses the charms of the Mississauga River canoe adventure, which culminated at the Slate Falls portage up to the north-east shore of Big Basswood Lake.  This article from a

The BBLA hosted a public meeting with the MNRF in September, regarding water levels on Big Basswood Lake. A number of individuals had expressed ongoing concerns with fluctuating water levels, particularly in late summer and early fall.  The meeting was poorly attended, both in-person and via Zoom. Perhaps this was due to it being held on a

The Big Basswood Lake Association is hosting a meeting with representatives of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry at Sowerby Hall on Friday, September 22 at 2:00 p.m. Communitiy members will have an opportunity to learn about the Harris Creek Dam management plan and to address their questions to MNRF represenatives. This

The BBLA board is proud to announce the publication of the Spring & Summer 2023 BBLA Newsletter. Twice yearly, the BBLA board provides updates on the many issues affecting our community. In this issue, you can learn about important impending leadership changes to the BBLA board; learn details about a September 6, 2023 FOCA webinar on cottage

The annual Big Basswood Lake Association annual general meeting (AGM) will take place in-person on Friday, July 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET in person at Melwel Lodge. The BBLA board is also offering a virtual participation option via Zoom. All members are strongly encourgaged to attend the AGM, as you will receive detailed updates on the BBLA

BBLA has been supporting and promoting Citizen Science initiatives on Big Basswood Lake for approximately 23 years. We continue to particpate actively in the FOCA Lake Partner Program has built a network of volunteers to sample water from over 550 lakes across Ontario. Testing includes phosphorus levels, calcium and water clarity which we submit

On Monday, October 24 2022 municipal elections were held in Huron Shores at the same time as new councils were elected across the province. The Big Basswood Lake Association board participated proactively in the campaign running up to the election. We talked to many of the candidates individually, attended the all candidates meeting on Wednesday

We sincerely hope that all of our members and their families are safe and well. It’s hard to believe that the summer has come and gone so quickly. The lake certainly seemed to be busier this summer although I don’t think that we have returned to pre-pandemic activity levels yet. However, it was wonderful to see everyone back enjoying