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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 ...

In Memoriam: Lyn O'Reilly

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 ...

Notice: 2023 Annual Members Meeting (AMM)

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 ...

In Memoriam: Richard "Dixie" Davis

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 ...

2023 Annual Members' Virtual Winter Gathering

Members, family and friends are invited to join the Board of Directors for our annual winter gathering on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00pm EST. Zoom link is provided via members' email. Special guests are Rupert Kindersley, Executive Director of the GBA, and Alison McLaren, Senior Negotiator, Ministry ...

Harvey and Lorna Mierke Named Honorary Life Members

Freda Klassen presenting Harvey and Lorna their Honorary Life Membership Award Harvey and Lorna with artist and neighbor, Andy Nairn, at their home in Beaverstone Bay At the 2022 Annual Members' Meeting held on Sunday, July 31, Lorna and Harvey Mierke, Jr., two of our most long-standing and impactful ...

Members Gathered for 2022 AMM

On Sunday, July 31 members gathered for our first in-person Annual Members Meeting (AMM) since 2019 in the brand new "Ice House" at the Sportsman's Inn along Killarney's historic channel. Board members, led by President, Rob Nairn, provided updates on association business, the Wiikwemkoong land claim, ...