Events

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.

Dr. Chris Houser gave a fascinating presentation on the 2023 Otter Lake Wave Study results. One of the key findings is that Otter Lake, with its many narrow areas, has some of the highest measured wave energy (from boat wakes and their reflection off of the lakeshore) of all the lakes studied by Dr. Houser and his team.

If you have evidence of the impact wakes have had on the lake over time (i.e. old photos showing change) and/or your shoreline and structures, the research team would like to document that impact. Please send such info to: chouser@waterloo.ca

To view the webinar recording: 1) click here 2) enter this Passcode: *RW0%!tW

To download the presentation from Dropbox click here. (this is a large file).

To download the report click below.

Thank you to all who joined in the webinar and for your questions. We again say a big thank you to Chris for his lively and informative presentation last night and for doing such ground breaking science right here in the Parry Sound / Muskoka area.

It’s that time again!!  Time to grab your phone and camera and click away. Share your Otter Lake moments with your fellow OLRA members. Prizes will be awarded in the Adult and Youth (16 and under), categories of People, Scenery and Wildlife. Contest opens Saturday, May 18th and closes Tuesday, October 15^th, 2024.

Voting will take place shortly after the contest closes. Photographs will be uploaded to our website’s Gallery, on OLRA.ca, and may be shared in the OLRA Newsletters and other communications. Winners will be announced in the fall newsletter and on the website. While we welcome entries from family and friends, all photographs need to be tied to a current OLRA member.

The contest is open to OLRA members, family and guests; however only OLRA members and their immediate family are eligible to receive prizes. (Please note that photos with advertising or political endorsements will not be accepted.)

Category prizes are as follows: 1^st prize $25, 2^nd prize $20 and third prize $15. Overall winner receives $25 and ultimate bragging rights! Congratulations again to Jillian Hurley,our 2023 overall winner, for her adorable critter pic.

Send your photos from any season, taken on or around Otter Lake, and email: OtterLakePhotoContest@gmail.com

One photo per adult category. Youth (16 and under) may submit up to 3 entries.

Photos must be 6 MB or smaller in size.

Along with your photo, please include the following information in your email: the preferred category, contact information (email and mailing address), the OLRA membership name tied to the entry and a brief description of the photo. You may also complete this information by using this form. It’s that simple!

We are looking forward to seeing your special Otter Lake moments!