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An organized property association can serve many functions – from providing a collective and recognized voice to our government, and promoting a healthy community environment for all neighbours. An organized Association offers a public forum where issues dealing with the well-being of our lake environment, properties and community are heard and appropriate actions taken.

We recognize that there are likely to be many issues of interest and concern that will develop over time. It is the intention of the Association to represent it’s members on all mutual concerns. We encourage you to bring your ideas forward so that we can all continue to enjoy Horseshoe Lake as a community.

The Horseshoe Lake Association (HLA) is also a member of FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations), the largest cottagers federation in Canada. As such, it’s members are an integral part of a provincial network of active, informed, well-connected stakeholders with a powerful, respected voice. Your membership is an investment in your property.

On behalf of the Executive and our members, we hope you’ll support us in this endeavour.

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Join Now Your voice and participation is important. All waterfront property owners are invited to attend meetings and join the Horseshoe Lake Association. You can join or renew online by clicking on the PayPal button below, or you can download and print an Application form. If you’re unable to attend the next meeting, leave your Proxy form at Horseshoe Pines Marina or mail it to: Horseshoe Lake Association, PO Box 11, Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Z.

1. Put less energy into your property. The less you urbanize the less impact it has.
2. Do not remove wood debris or rocks from your shoreline. When building a dock, choose a floating or pole dock in order to cause less impact.
3. Look at your shoreline from the lake. 75% of your shoreline should be in a natural state. Don’t maintain an urban style lawn along the shoreline.
4. Look at the natural vegetation and landform of your neighbourhood. Maintain your property to meet the character of your natural neighbourhood.
5. Use your septic tank wisely. Do not use detergents with phosphates or dump toxic wastes into your septic system. Pump it out every three to five years.
6. Preserve a natural buffer along your shoreline and let trees and natural vegetation fall into the water. It provides habitat for fish and wildlife.

Boating Speed Limit Reminder Please adhere to the boating speed limit, unless otherwise posted, of 10 km/h, 30 m from shore. The wake from speeding boats can cause disruption to foot valves, nesting birds, loon and fish habitat. Other damaging effects include damage to property, shoreline erosion and excess noise. Speeding boats also endanger swimmers. Violators can be fined up to $500. or imprisoned up to six months.

Fire Season Extends from April 1 to Oct. 31
Daytime Burning Requires a Permit
Burning without a permit is allowed only IF:
• the Fire Hazard Rating is Low or Moderate
• the fire is tended by a responsible person who has adequate tools and water to contain the fire
• the fire is ignited 2 hours before sunset or later
• is extinguished 2 hours after sunrise or earlier
• the pile is less that 2 metres by 2 metres
• the fire is at least 2 metres away from from flammable materials
High fire rating NO OPEN BURNING is allowed, including incinerators.
Camp fires for cooking and warmth ONLY. Flame size can be no larger that 3ft. by 3 ft. Incinerators are required to have a mesh cover to eliminate sparks.
Extreme: NO BURNING IS ALLOWED