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Phragmites Removal Workshop

Three phragmites experts from Georgian Bay Forever's (GBF) Phragbusters led a workshop on identification, removal and disposal at Dupuis Bay (in Beaverstone Bay) on Monday 27 July for NGBA members. Also in attendance was Georgian Bay Association’s Executive Director Meredith Denning. We will be uploading ...

Bond Head Pipe Repatriated

The NGBA board is honored to have collaborated with former Wiikwemkoong Ogimaa Duke Peltier to gift to the First Nation the "Bond Head Pipe", an historic treaty pipe put up for auction in Ohio this spring. In early May, Bill Riat, former board member, presented the pipe to Mr. Peltier and the pipe ...

2026 Champion of the Bay: Freda Klassen

On Thursday, May 28 the Georgian Bay Association (GBA) celebrated individuals from each of its member associations who are "outstanding community members who actively steward the Georgian Bay in a manner that promotes environmental wellbeing." The virtual event was hosted by GBA President, Alan Stratton, ...

1st Annual Photo Contest!

Share your photographic perspective on the natural beauty, wildlife and family fun experienced on Georgian Bay! Deadline for submission is July 15th at 11:59pm. ELIGIBILITY: All friends and family of NGBA members. CATEGORIES: 1. Nature 2. Wildlife 3. Family fun AGE GROUPS: 1) Under 10; 2) 10 to 20; ...

2025 Champion of the Bay: Harvey O. Mierke, Jr

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 ...

NOTICE: 2026 Annual Virtual Winter Gathering

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 ...

In Memoriam: Harvey O. Mierke, Jr.

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, ...

Notice: 2025 Annual Virtual Winter Gathering –February 19

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, ...

2024 Annual Members Meeting

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 ...

2024 Annual Virtual Winter Gathering: Great Turn Out!

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 ...