Oxtongue News
Articles for everyone interested in Oxtongue (Members & Boosters have additional articles in the Members & Boosters News)
Cottage Closing Food Drive from H.O.L.D.
Please read the following flyer and consider donating non-perhishable's and toiletries as you close up the cottage this season. White Birches Cottages is a drop-off location.
Safety on the Bridge
Our Cottage Watch committee has been working hard, and some progress will be written about shortly. In the meantime, after a recent meeting with OPP Officer John-Paul Graham, progress has been made and a sign brought in to remind all visitors not to stop on the...
10 Tips for Winterizing Plumbing What to do in the fall to keep your system in top shape
An article from FOCA but originally published through Cottage Life: By Richard Brignall At some cottages, Dad is around to “supervise” the winterizing jobs. At others, his legacy may be a well- worn list tacked up on the bulletin board. Or maybe you’re the dad (or...
10 Tips for Closing the Cottage before Winter
An article from FOCA. With the crisper air and the changing leaves, many Canadians will be closing up the cottage until next year. “According to our data, the top two cottage insurance claims are due to damage caused by water and wind during the winter and early...
3rd Annual Dorset & Oxtongue Lake Scarecrow Contest
It's the 3rd Annual Dorset & Oxtongue Lake Scarecrow Contest! Register by October 7, pictures of the entries will be taken on October 8, there will be community voting on October 10 at the Dorset Thanksgiving Arts, Crafts & Antiques Show and through to October...
New Defibrillators – A much deserved Thank You!
News travels fast in a small community like Oxtongue Lake, and when it’s especially good news it should be spread even faster! This past week, Colin, Brenda, and James Smith of Parkway Cottage Resort donated two new defibrillators to the Oxtongue Lake Volunteer Fire...
Cancelled – “An Evening With…..” Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Program
The "An Evening With...." Program at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre scheduled for Saturday, September 19 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our apologies! Thank you for your support of the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Committee's programs!
Cancelled – Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Family Bonfire Night
The Family Bonfire Night at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre scheduled for Wednesday, September 2 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our apologies! Thank you for your support of the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre Committee's summer programs!
long distance hiking group
Are there any members interested in going on long distance (15 km or more) day hikes around the Township, the Park, Trans Canada Trail from Huntsville, or other suggestions? I am an experienced hiker (notwithstanding getting lost on the Beetle Lake trail last year -...
Ironman Volunteer Call-Out
Sunday, August 30th, 2015 Lake of Bays Volunteer Call Out Volunteers are the heart and soul of this event, which wouldn’t be possible without local residents and visitors to volunteer for them. Our athletes come from all around the world, so this is not only a great...