Looking to declutter useful but no longer used items? On the hunt for that obscure item that only another cottager would have? We’re hosting our first ever Dock Sale & Free-For-All Event on Brady Lake. Save items from the dump, find some treasures and take the opportunity to visit with your neighbours.

Set out your items in an easy to access area – it could be your dock, lawn or driveway. Your items can be FREE or FOR SALE but we ask that you clearly identify which category each item belongs in so there is no confusion. If you have items for sale, please ensure you have someone available to interact with visitors.

When: July 4, 2026 10am – 1pm
Rain Date: July 5, 2026

Please register here: https://forms.gle/YhWbsRAoXx8ayHYc9Please

Register by June 13th. We will be creating a map of all participating docks/properties.

Donation for Participating & being listed on our map: Suggested Minimum Donation of $5

For a minimum donation of $25 get a Dock Swap Kit including 2 markers (one for the dock, one for the driveway), FREE/pricing stickers. Dock Swap Kits will be delivered to your Brady Lake Property on July 2 or 3.

As Danielle and I spoke about at the event this year, we are looking to hear from all of you. We’d love to hear what worked and what didn’t about this years event. We’d also like to collect ideas and volunteers for next years event. 

We’d really appreciate it, if you could take a few moments and complete the survey below. 

Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/kXrPLeVgryq46CAC6

It’s just weeks away from our annual Regatta and Games and we are so excited to see you on Saturday, August 4th for a day of fun, friendly competitor and socializing!

Here is the basic information:

Regatta
Strange’s Beach
1030 Whippoorwill Lane
Registration begins: 9:30 am
Games begin: 10:00 am

Afternoon Social and Games
Cook’s Lake Side
1865 Brady Lake Road
Games: 2:00 – 4:30pm

Cost: Members Free, Guests Over 3 Years Old ~ $2 per person includes Regatta & Afternoon Games, Guests Under 3 Years Old ~ No Cost

We do have 3 important changes that we would like to make sure everyone is aware of:

1. The afternoon’s festivities will be moving.  This year we will gather at The Cook’s (1865 Brady Lake Road – Lake side).  This is just one door down from The Bonvanie’s   where our event was previously held.   We would like to this opportunity to thank Barry Bonvanie and his family for hosting our event for many years as well as John and Jen Cook for opening their property to us this year.
2. We will be trying a new format for the afternoon this year.  We will be moving the time slightly and we will not have be including dinner in this years event.  This means that hamburgers and hot dogs will not be for sale and you do not need to bring a salad or side to contribute. Due to lack of volunteers this year it was difficult for us to provide food however if you are interested in volunteering to bring back this portion of the event back next year please reach out to our Board of Directors.  In addition to the traditional games for both adults and children, we will be fundraising for the association through our 50-50, kids and adults raffle, meat roll, jelly bean guess and silent auction. The Toonie Toss will also be making a return this year.
3. Our Silent Auction and Raffle are booth extremely popular aspects of the afternoon.   If you, or anyone you know, have anything you would like to provide any donations to help this year’s available prizes amazing please drop them off at one of the following locations any time up until the morning of August 4th:
   The Conn’s – 2333 Brady Lake Road
   Amanda Conn – 2574 Brady Lake Road
   If you have any questions please contact Amanda Conn.

Thank you to both the Strange and Cook Families for hosting our event this year!

We’ve been asked by the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust to spread the word about their upcoming event.

HHLT now owns 5 properties (approx. 1300 acres) and fundraisers to maintain and protect their properties in perpetuity; to ensure the long-term health and diversity of the ecosystems through conservation, education and research.

Friday August 10, Haliburton Legion – Doors Open at 6:30pm

Featuring Jamie Williams Entertainment

Opening band, Cheeky Monkey

Click here for tickets

Tickets can also be purchased by calling the office or at either Haliburton or Minden locations of Up River Trading Company.

Doors open at 6:30, silent and live auctions to start, then kick off your shoes and dance the night away!  Jamie fills the dance floor with his enthusiasm and excellent live music!

Check Jamie out on his website: www.jamiewilliams.com 

Delectable appetizer buffet, cash bar.  Bring your friends and help support the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust!

Don’t forget to take advantage of the benefits that are available to us through the Federation of Ontario Cottage Associations.   Check it out

This weekend we have 3 students from Fleming College on the lake collecting data for a State of the Lake report.   This years study will include a fish study and to complete this we need your help!

Below you will find a link to our 2017 Anglers Survey.  The survey will only take 5 minutes and will help provide invaluable data.    Please feel free to share with any other Brady Lake anglers  – the more data we have the better!

Complete the Survey

Due to the high volume of rain we have received over the last week, the Township has issued two Flood Warnings which may affect us on Brady Lake.   For more information please see the two links below.

May 3 Public Notice: Flood Warning for Gull River Watershed and the Surrounding Lakes and Rivers

May 2 Public Notice: Minden Hills Flood Warning for the Surrounding Lakes and Rivers

** Tip – You can receive these notices from the Township directly to your inbox by following these 3 quick steps.

1. Go to mindenhills.ca
2. Navigate to the bottom, right corner and enter your email address in the ‘Subscribe to Alerts’ box.
3. You will then be asked to enter a series of number you see and confirm your registration,

The annual picnic and regatta is just around the corner and we would appreciate a little help from everyone! Every year a dedicated volunteers work hard to make the picnic a memorable experience for each of those who attend. We would appreciate help from everyone to gather prizes for the kids games.

If you have any children appropriate prizes to contribute please contact Danielle Wittick, Gord Alford or Amanda Conn.