Get ready to capture the best of life at Otter Lake and share it! Below are the rules, categories and prizes you can win as well as bragging rights of course!
To enjoy the photos of past winners go to Galleries.
Have fun and good luck!
Events
Last chance …OLRA survey closing Aug. 15th. OLRA wants to hear from you!!
The Otter Lake Ratepayers’ Association (OLRA) has created a short survey to solicit comments/feedback from residents and guests of the lake regarding existing OLRA programs, potential new initiatives, lake businesses (Marina, Tappattoo), interest in particular events/activities, etc. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and the overarching goal is to enhance your experience and enjoyment of Otter Lake and the community.
We would very much appreciate if you would take a few minutes to complete the survey.
Also, please share the survey link with family and friends aged 14+ who spend time on Otter Lake. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HMZBWJT
Thanks for your time and input!
OLRA Annual BBQ Aug. 12th 5 – 8 pm at the Grand Tappattoo Resort – Get your ticket by Aug. 1st!
Come out to see old friends and have fun meeting new lake neighbours too. We’ll learn about lake conservation and test our Otter Lake knowledge! (prizes to the winning team) A draw will be held for an e-pontoon boat ride too.
Dinner will be a delicious buffet including:
BBQ Chicken, Pork and Pineapple, Greek Salad, Bean Salad, a Baked Potato bar with various toppings, Corn on the Cob and for dessert melons and apple crisp (Beverages will be available for purchase.)
Get your tickets now by emailing treasurer@olra.ca
Adult OLRA members: $25 each
Non-OLRA members: $30 each
Kids 12 and under: $14 each
Everyone is welcome! email treasurer@olra.ca for tickets. See you there!
Otter Lake Annual Canada Day Boat Parade
Dear OLRA Members (and friends),
The Canada Day Boat Parade is scheduled for July 1, 2023 from 2-4 pm (rain date is July 2). Our goal is to bring our community together in a family fun event and there are great prizes up for grabs for those who really go all out! The Parade is open to anyone residing (permanently or temporarily) on Otter Lake or Little Otter Lake.
For those of you planning to participate in the Parade, please register by email in advance.
In order to register, please send the following information to Rob Cribbie (otterlakeboatparade@olra.ca):
Boat Captain’s Name:
Cell Number:
Boat Length/Colour/Make:
Are you or your family current members of OLRA: Y or N?
Are you okay with your name and mobile phone number being added to a WhatsApp group for communications during Boat Parade (the group will be deleted after the Parade) Y or N?
To complete registration, you must also return the signed and witnessed waiver form (which you will receive by email after we have confirmed your registration).
Prizes Available to be Won:
Most Patriotic
Most Creative (14’ or under)
Most Creative (over 14’)
Most Otter Lake Spirit
Overall Winner
Big shout out to the Otter Lake Marina for donating two prizes (Otter Lake swag)! The Overall Winner goes home with a cool Otter Lake trophy, bragging rights and $100 gift certificate for Otter Lake Marina! Only parade registered OLRA members are eligible for prizes, all Otter Lake residents are welcome to join in.
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, at the discretion of the lead boat, may be changed or cut short during the parade.
We need Volunteer Judges!
If you would like to have a premier seat to view the parade, why not consider being one of our judges for the Boat Parade (we are looking for 3 judges). All you need is the ability to stand or sit (bring a chair) on the Marina dock, use a pen to score the boats (bring a pen, paper and clipboard) and have a keen sense of FUN! Please send us an email at otterlakeboatparade@olra.ca for further instructions.
Here are the details:
– Registration confirmation occurs at 1:30.
– We will be assembling for registration, line-up and orientation near the Otter Lake Marina. Look for the OLRA Banner.
– Each boat, once registered, receives a number card to hold up as you cruise by the judges on the Otter Lake Marina dock.
– Winners will be announced at the parade end and they can proceed to the judges (Otter Lake Marina) to pick up their prizes and have their pictures taken.
Rules, Rules, Rules:
– 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.
– Decorate your boat with respect to the environment. Tissue paper or balloons floating in the lake are not a good thing.
– Boat captains agree to adhere to all government laws including regulations pertaining to safe boating procedures, and must return the originally signed/witnessed waiver when picking up their number card on the day of the parade.
– Have fun!!!
Questions? Contact me (Rob Cribbie) at otterlakeboatparade@olra.ca for more info.
Looking forward to the Parade!!
Rob Cribbie, Brad Chittick, Gerry Doyle, Nicole Mailloux
OLRA Boat Parade Committee
2023 OLRA AGM is on Sunday May 21st at 9 – 11:30 am via Zoom
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:
- Vote on updated OLRA By-laws in compliance with ONCA the Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act
- Seguin Council news from our guest speakers, Mayor Ann MacDiarmid, Councillors Ken Adams and Mario Buszynski
- report on year 1 of environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring project to help detect the biodiversity in and around Otter Lake and Little Otter Lake. Vote on the project for year 2.
- updates on our current lake stewardship programs (water quality monitoring and “bugs in the mud” (Benthos) monitoring).
- Short Term Rental Update
- Loon update
- an OLRA survey coming soon
- Vote for OLRA board members.
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)