Events

Wow, another cottage season is upon us and so is the annual photo contest.  So grab your phones and cameras and say “Cheese”!  Then share your favourite Otter Lake moments.

Prizes will be awarded in Adult categories of People, Scenery and Wildlife as well as a Youth(16 and under) category. Contest opens Saturday May 17th and closes Wednesday October 15th, 2025.

Voting will take place shortly after the contest closes.  Photographs will be posted in Galleries on OLRA.ca and may be shared in the OLRA newsletters and other communications.  Winners will be announced in the fall newsletter, on OLRA.ca and via email.

While we welcome entries from family and friends, all submissions need to be tied to a current OLRA member. Only OLRA members and immediate family are eligible to receive prizes.

Category prizes are as follows:

1st prize – $25 2nd prize – $20 3rd prize – $15

The Overall Winner receives $25 and ultimate bragging rights! 
 

Send your photos from any season taken on or around Otter Lake to: OtterlakePhotoContest@gmail.com

Remember, one photo per adult category.  Youth(16 and under) may submit up to 3 entries. Photos must be 6MB or smaller in size.  When submitting your photo, please include the following information:

· Entrant’s name, email and home address

· the OLRA member name tied to the entry

· the category choice

· a short description of the photo. (please, no political endorsements or advertising photos)

It’s that simple! Happy snapping everyone!

Hear our elected officials, Mayor Ann MacDiarmid and Councillors Ken Adams and Mario Buszynski, update us on the latest Seguin and Otter Lake news.

Get the latest updates on the Loons, the new summer Book Club and Golf Tournament, the OLRA family BBQ and Fair August 9th, our annual Photo Contest and of course the lake water quality and stewardship initiatives

Vote on new members to join the OLRA Board.

OLRA members will be emailed the Zoom coordinates in mid-May. See you there!

If you have not already renewed your OLRA membership for 2025, please do so by going to our Membership page. Thanks for your support!!!

Plan to join us rain or shine for this fun family event. Games and activities are free!

Meal tickets on sale now -see full poster.

Want to help out? Volunteers are welcome! Contact info@olra.ca

Are you a book lover looking for a fun way to enjoy the summer months while connecting with fellow readers? We’re excited to introduce the Otter Lake Summer Book Club, a brand-new reading group designed to bring our community together through the love of books!

When:
The Book Club will run from May through October, with a focus on great reads that will get you through the sunny summer days and beyond.

How it Works:
Starting on Tuesday May 27th, a new book will be selected each month offering a variety of genres and themes for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re into thrillers, heartwarming fiction, or thought-provoking non-fiction, there will be something for everyone!

Meetups:
After that first meeting, we’ll come together for lively, engaging discussions at 7 pm on the last Wednesday of each month with Wednesday, July 30th and Wednesday, August 27th being in person meetings at The Grand Tappattoo or another agreed-upon location. These will be the primary in-person meetings. 

In addition, we’re offering virtual or in-person meetings in May, June, September and October – the details will be confirmed closer to the dates –  so you can join us from wherever you are most comfortable.

How to Join:
It’s simple! Just email info@olra.ca to say you want to participate. Mark your calendar for the first meetup on May 27th and get ready to discuss our first book selection. Zoom coordinates for meetings will be sent via email. Then pick up the current month’s book and start reading. All ages and reading levels are welcome. We encourage members to participate in as many meetups as they can.

Stay tuned for more information about upcoming titles. We can’t wait to see you there! Let’s make this summer one to remember with great books, great company, and great conversation!

Congratulations to all the winners now featured in our Galleries! Many thanks to all who entered this year’s 62 amazing entries. It is always such a pleasure to see the wonderful pics of life at Otter and Little Otter Lake.  And many thanks go to Julie Hoffman for organizing this year’s contest too! Click here to see all the winning entries.