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2022 OLRA Boat Parade on July 2nd!

May 26, 2022 by Kerry Mueller

Registration on now. Read on for more info…

For those of you planning to participate in the Canada Day Parade on July 2nd (rain date July 3rd), we are asking you to register by email to speed up the process so that we can smoothly get on our way on parade day. Also it helps us to know how many boats to expect. 
In order to register, please send the following information to Denise at otterlakepix@kmueller

Boat Captain’s Name: Cell Number: Mailing Address:

Boat Colour/Make:

Are you or your family current members of OLRA: Y or N?  

Here’s more Rah Rah Rah and Details you otter know:
What better way to celebrate Canada Day than to join OLRA’s second annual boat parade on Otter Lake.Calling all boat captains….round up your crew and decorate your boat doing Canada Proud! It’s time to have fun!! 
Our goal is to bring our community together in a family fun event and there’s great prizes up for grabs for those who really go all out.
Our categories are: Most Patriotic, Most Creative and Most Otter Lake Spirit. Category Prizes are worth over $50! Big shout out to the Otter Lake Marina for donating two prizes!
The Best Overall Winner goes home with a cool Otter Lake trophy, bragging rights and $100 gift certificate for Otter Lake Marina!
We’ve attached the one hour parade route so that you can invite neighbours, friends and family to view the parade from shore, dock or boat. If any inclement weather or safety concerns occur, then the route is at the discretion of the lead boat and may change during the parade. 
Here’s the details:

  • Takes place Saturday, July 2nd  2-4 pm, Raindate: July 3rd 2-4 pm  (Registration starts at 1:30)
  • We will be assembling for registration, line-up and orientation near the Otter Lake Marina. Look for the pontoon boat with the OLRA Banner on it. 
  • Each boat, once registered, receives a number card to hold up as you cruise by the judges on the Otter Lake Marina docks.
  • To register we need the boat captain’s name, cell number and mailing address and your acknowledgement of any covid protocols at the time.
  • Winners will be announced at the parade end to the participants over megaphone and they will proceed to the judges (Otter Lake Marina) to pick up their prizes and have their pictures taken.

Rules, Rules, Rules:

  • Only parade registered OLRA members are eligible for prizes, all Otter Lake residents are welcome to join in.
  • Boats must stay in line at the travel speed of the lead boat, about 6 knots. 
  • Only motorized boats that can keep pace may participate.
  • Music must be played at a respectful level to all lake residents.
  • Decorate your boat with respect to the environment. Tissue paper floating in the lake is not a good thing.
  • Boat captains agree to adhere to all government laws and regulations pertaining to safe boating procedures.
  • You gotta have fun!

Questions? Contact me at otterlakepix@gmail.com for more info.


Looking forward to the parade:)
Denise ExlerOLRA Boat Parade Committee

OLRA’s 60th Anniversary eBook!

May 19, 2022 by Kerry Mueller

“A Collection of Otter Lake Memories” is the title of our new eBook, ready for you to enjoy!   Please click this link:  OLRA’s 60th Anniversary eBook – Final to see it.

This special compilation of personal pictures and memories of years gone by, will warm your hearts and make you laugh. Be sure to check out this eBook, reminisce, and read about our history on the lake. This eBook celebrates OLRA’s 60th year anniversary, which was reached on September 1st, 2021.

Thank you to all the contributors who took the time to participate!!

For a high resolution version of the eBook more suitable for printing purposes click here. Note: downloading this version with use more data.

OLRA AGM is on Sunday May 22nd, 2022 at 9:00 am via Zoom

May 16, 2022 by Kerry Mueller

See you then to discuss and learn about issues important to our beautiful lake! Zoom coordinates hav been emailed to OLRA members.

On the agenda:

  • the 60th Anniversary eBook and upcoming 2022 Boat Parade, BBQ and Photo Contest. 
  • Seguin Council news from our guest speakers, Mayor Ann MacDiarmid, Councillors Daryle Moffatt and Art Coles
  • a new environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring project to help detect the biodiversity in and around Otter Lake and Little Otter Lake. Members will vote on starting this project.
  • updates on our current lake stewardship programs (water quality monitoring and “bugs in the mud” (Benthos) monitoring).
  • increasing the OLRA Board spending limit per project set back in 2002 from $2500 to $3700 as per approx. the rate of inflation since then. Members will vote on this.
  • new candidates for the OLRA board.  Members will vote on this.  

and more….

If you would like to join our active OLRA board and get engaged with our various initiatives and social events, please email info@olra.ca

(If you have not renewed your OLRA membership please do so here. (e-transfers are appreciated as they are quick!) For more info please email info@olra.ca)

Otter Lake, Seguin, ON April 24, 2021

Aquatic Environment Report for Otter Lake and Little Otter Lake – Feb. 2022

April 5, 2022 by Kerry Mueller

This Aquatic Environment Report is an overview of our water quality testing and 3 years of benthos (bugs in the mud) sampling. Thank you to the Georgian Bay Biosphere staff and in particular to Katrina Krievans for compiling it. To download the report click on the link below.

OLRA-environment-report_2021_FINALDownload

Welcome Spring 2022 at Otter Lake!

March 20, 2022 by Kerry Mueller

Spring felt sunny and warm today at Otter Lake. The ice is still several inches thick under that water but thinning fast.

We look forward to seeing you at these OLRA event dates:

AGM – May 22nd, 2022 starting at 9 am

Canada Day Boat Parade – July 2nd, 2022 from 2 – 4 pm

BBQ at Resort Tappattoo – August 6, 2022 from 5 – 8 pm

Spring arrives at Otter Lake – March 20, 2022

Congrats to the Winners of the 2021 OLRA Photo Contest!

October 26, 2021 by Kerry Mueller

82 awesome photos were entered this year, a new record! Thanks to all who shared their best pics of life at Otter Lake. It was so much fun to see them and so hard to vote. The winners are in our photo Gallery. Enjoy!

Adult – Scenery – 1st Prize by Tammy Lea Copeman
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