19th Annual Canoe for Cancer
Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 24, 2019. 2018 ended up with a fundraising total of $17,000! Thank you again to all who donated and participated! If you are willing to take a small part in this year's event, please contact Sara Reimer at canoeforcancer.gpca@gmail.com. They are looking for several volunteers to oversee different aspects of the event, such as dock collections, BBQ at the park, and escort boats. Please consider taking the time to support this event by volunteering! Thanks in advance. 
GPCA Canada Goose Egg Oiling 2019
The egg oiling program has been in place since 2003 and its success at limiting the goose population on our lakes has been valued by us all. For those who aren't aware of what it was like before GPCA began the program, there was easily 300 "Resident" geese on Little Lake/Gloucester Pool. The flocks were grazing on cottage properties, leaving and unbelievable amount of goose droppings behind. NOTE: Each goose drops 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of feces per day. Health Canada warned those who called them, not to let our children and grandchildren use the lawns, beaches and water where large flocks of geese had been active. High e-coli readings and swimmer's itch became a problem on our lakes. The ice will soon be melted from our bays and our egg oiling volunteers will be out looking for Canada goose nests. If you see a nesting goose, please let us know by sending an email toalbroughfran@gmail.com or calling Francine Albrough at 705 538-2526 and we can make sure the eggs get oiled. This is the year to renew our permit from Canadian Wildlife Service. As part of the application, we need to show consent to oil Canada Goose eggs on your property. Please email your consent to albroughfran@gmail.com. Include your name, address (where oiling can take place) and that you are in favour of oiling Canada Goose eggs on your property for the years 2019-2021. Thanks for your help. Let the Cottage Season Begin!
Spring Dinner, Saturday, May 11 The GPCA is kicking off the new cottage season with it's spring dinner to be held at The Galley at Driftwood Cove, Port Severn. Date: Saturday, May 11, 2019 Place: The Galley, Driftwood Cove, 93 Port Severn Road North Time: Happy Hour 6:00pm, dinner at 7:00pm Menu: The Main Course and Dessert will be served to your table. All meals include the Salad Bar, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables, Coffee, Tea or Pop. Main Courses are: 1. Prime Rib, Yorkshire Pudding/au jus 2. Veal Parmesan 3. Pan Fried Pickerel Dessert Choices are: 1. Cheesecake 2. Apple Crisp Price: $41.75 for all menu choices. These prices include taxes and gratuity. *Note: A vegetarian or vegan menu is available on request. Cash Bar - choices of beer or wine How to Reserve Your Spot: Log on to our website - www.gloucesterpool.ca. Click on the Spring Dinner, and then click Register and follow the prompts. The deadline for booking is Monday, May 6th. This is GPCA's first event of the season. Come out to meet fellow members, friends and neighbours. This will be a great way to start the season, and you may even win a fabulous door prize! Should you have any questions or problems booking your spot, please email to mail.gpca@gmail.com. 
Canada Day Boat Parade - Monday, July 1st
The 2019 Canada Day Boat Parade will be on Monday, July 1st. Deck out your vessel and crew with everything Canadian and join our guided parade from Port Severn Park to the GPCA Clubhouse on Burrows Bay, where Canada Day Cake will be served. Win a prize for the best dressed boat or best dressed crew. Children's Board Game Day
What is your favourite game? Scrabble? Monopoly? Risk? Snakes and Ladders? Parcheesi? Or card games? If you are between 6 and 14, please register for our games day. Join us on July 20 at the GPCA Community Hall (located in Burrows Bay) and play against other kids on the lake. Mom and Dad - you can come too and help us follow the rules and have fun. Registration will be open in June for this event. We may have to limit the numbers in order that all who come can play. |
Orillia Perch Festival 2019 on April 20, 2019
39th annual Orillia Perch Festival. One of Canada’s largest registered fishing derbies. Over 60 tagged perch worth $500 each. Plus, bonus perch and thousands of dollars in daily, weekly and grand prize draws. 
Drop the Ball Raffle
Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $50 Main Event: August 4th 2019 1:00 PM at Midland Golf & Country Club Early Bird Draw – Win a Sea Doo & Trailer July 4th 2019 1:00 PM at Midland Golf & Country Club *Tickets must be purchased before the early bird draw to be eligible Rules & Regulations 16,000 total available golf balls will be dropped from a height of 150 feet (approximately 46 metres) onto the playing surface below – each ‘hole’ will be assigned a prize & will be awarded to the ticket holder assigned the ball that enters the hole. In the event of multiple winners, a secondary draw will take place. In the event of no winner, the closest ball to the hole will be declared the winner *Tickets cannot be purchased by or on behalf of those under the age of 18 years. *Ticket is required to claim prize 
Fire Pump Demo - Saturday, June 22
Did you know that there are 18 fire pumps located at accessible water access points all over our waterways?They are available for all cottagers and residents in the area to use, in case of a fire emergency. But would you know where to find and operate them if there was a fire emergency? Returning by popular demand, the Georgian Bay and Severn Township Fire Departments will be coming out to demonstrate the correct way to use the fire pump. They will even assist you if you want to try it too! Gord and Shanta Holditch, of Gloucester Pool Resort Marina are hosting this years demo on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 to NOON. Located at the Narrows between Little Lake and Gloucester Pool. Come by boat or by road at 3720 Narrows Road. Updated Fire Pump Location maps will be provided. GPCA's AGM - Saturday, June 15 - Featuring Guest Speakers from Georgian Bay and Severn Building Departments
Our Annual General Meeting is on Saturday, June 15th, at Baxter Ward Community Center, 279 Honey Harbour Road, Port Severn. The business meeting, and elections starts at 9:30am followed by our speakers at approximately 10:30. A light lunch will be provided. Representatives from both Township of Georgian Bay and Severn Township will be present to give a quick outline about the following:
Kid's Fishing Derby - Saturday, July 6 - GPCA Community Hall, 8:30am to Noon
Every year, children look forward to the Kids Fishing Derby and participating in the games and activities. New activities are added each year and we welcome your ideas for NEW games, activities and crafts. With the number of participants increasing every year, more volunteers are needed in the following areas:
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