Frazier Bay - Landsdowne Channel - Killarney Bay - George Island - Collins Inlet - Mill Lake - Beaverstone Bay
Back in August, at our Annual Members Meeting, Harvey Mierke was honored posthumously as the Champion of the Bay for the NGBA area. Alan Stratton, Georgian Bay Association (GBA) President, presented the inaugural Champions of the Bay award, along with Freda Klassen, who nominated Harvey. The award honors Harvey’s dedication to the northern Georgian Bay environment, waters and community. Sara Mierke, Harvey’s daughter, accepted the award on behalf of her family. Freda Klassen has been nominated for the 2026 NGBA Champion of the Bay Award.
Seasons Greetings! Once again, the NGBA Board is excited to invite our members - Property and Associate - to gather for our annual winter Zoom meeting. We'll share association updates and our 2026 priority goals. Special guests will offer GBA and Killarney news. Keep an eye out for emails with more information and an invitation link for the meeting. If you or a family member did not receive an email or have questions, please contact Sara at northerngeorgianbayassociation@gmail.com.
Harvey Mierke (March 3, 1936 - August 16, 2024), founding NGBA member and past President, spent over 80 summers on Georgian Bay at his family's cabin on Toad Island in Beaverstone Bay. His love for everything about the bay -- the waters, land, trees, rocks, birds, animals, fish, sunsets and sunrises, West winds, sunny days and stormy nights -- was infectious. Harvey also loved the people and cherished his many friends from Killarney to Beaverstone.
The NGBA Board is excited to gather once again with fellow members and Bay neighbors for our annual winter Zoom meeting. It's a great time to catch up on association - and GBA - updates and area news, connect with summer friends, and get involved with our dedicated community. GBA Interim President, Allison Needham, will be our guest speaker with a focus on environmental issues and activities in which we can all participate. We will launch our WhatsApp Community, with groups set up for fire response, medical emergencies, and other communication needs. Keep an eye out for emails with more information and an invitation link for the meeting. If you did not receive an email or have questions please contact Sara at northerngeorgianbayassociation@gmail.com.
Join our NGBA community and Board for our annual in-person meeting and social gathering in Killarney on Sunday, July 28th at 10:30 am at the "Ice House", Sportsman's Inn. Representatives from the Killarney Municipality, Georgian Bay Association (GBA), and others will offer updates and information about key issues that impact us all. Stay for a light lunch to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Mark your calendars!
On Wednesday, January 31, NGBA members and family joined the Board for the third annual Virtual Winter Gathering. We were joined by special guests who provided us with important information about what is going on across Georgian Bay, with particular attention to our area between Point Grondine to the east and Killarney Bay to the west. Alison McLaren, Senior Negotiator for the Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affairs provided an update on the Wiikwemkoong Land Claim. Robert Campbell, Killarney Councillor and Fire Chief of the Killarney Volunteer Fire Department, followed up his presentation at the 2023 AMM in August with additional information on fire readiness, wildfires, and the expansion of Killarney emergency response capacity. As well, we were thrilled to have Liz Phillips (Bay of Islands), the new President of GBA, present on key issues for our area including floating homes and phragmites. Many thanks our guests and members who came together to connect, share, and learn!
Lyn O'Reilly (January 21, 1933 - June 13, 2023) was a long-time summer resident of Beaverstone Bay, along with her husband, Gord, their three children Andrea, Ray and Gord, and, eventually, six grandchildren. A dedicated member of the Association, she served as NGBA Secretary for many years, taking perfect hand-written minutes for all meetings and AGMs, and always finding positive solutions to any challenges. Lyn was an avid athlete at home and at the cottage, often seen paddling solo in her red cedar strip canoe. She was a wonderful friend and neighbor who could "always find a tiny patch of blue sky in a thunderstorm." While there was a Celebration of Life for family and close friends at The Toronto Golf Club on June 28th, those who knew her in the Bay can celebrate her life with an early morning canoe paddle or an afternoon swim to a sun-drenched rock.
The 2023 AMM will be held on Sunday, July 30 at 10:30am at the Sportsman's Inn's "Ice House" in Killarney. Special guests include a representative of the Georgian Bay Association (GBA), Mayor Michael Reider, and Fire Chief Rob Campbell. All members are encouraged to attend. Friends and neighbors are welcome! RSVP's are appreciated: northerngeorgianbayassociation@gmail.com.
Longtime seasonal resident of Beaverstone Bay and founding member of the Zanesville Club, Dr. Richard "Dixie" Davis, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 at the age of 97. Kirk Thorne, a family friend, shared: "we all appreciate Dr. Davis’ leadership in the establishment of the Zanesville Club and the leadership of all the founding members, which has created countless memories and experiences for multiple generations." For more information, to share memories and condolences, and watch a tribute video, please go the link below.
https://www.bryanhardwickfuneralhome.com/tributes/Richard-Davis
Northern Georgian Bay Association
