Native tree & shrub sale

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake

HHLPOA is holding a “cash and carry” sale of native trees and shrubs on May 24th at Elvin Johnson Park on Halls Lake. Here’s a way to purchase inexpensive native trees & shrubs, selected specifically to be well suited to the ecosystems on our lakes. Naturalize your shoreline or build up the diversity of your property! There… Read More »Native tree & shrub sale

HHLPOA Annual General Meeting

Shalom by the Lake Resort 1570 Little Hawk Lake Road, Algonquin Highlands, Ontario

Save the Date!!  - -  Saturday, June 21st - - 9:30am The HHLPOA Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity to hear about the activities of the association, learn information about our lakes, meet the members of the board, renew your membership and connect with your neighbours. We will hold the AGM in person this… Read More »HHLPOA Annual General Meeting

Free

Kids’ Rock Bass Fishing Derby

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Kick off the summer with HHLPOA's 5th annual Kids' Fishing Derby specifically for rock bass.  It's on June 28th, the first Saturday of the summer on Big Hawk, Little Hawk, and Halls Lakes. Where Big Hawk, Little Hawk, and Halls Lake – Rain or Shine Schedule 8:00 AM – Start 2:30 – 3:30 PM – Rock Bass Tallying and Collection at either Memory Lookout on… Read More »Kids’ Rock Bass Fishing Derby

Free

Bakers’ Contest – Circles, Squares and Triangles!

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake

To be held in conjunction with Green Up Day, the 5th Annual Bakers’ Contest theme is “Circles, Squares and Triangles”.  It's all about geometric shapes as well as taste and appearance. Judges will recognize baking excellence in three “all ages” categories and one “under 18” category. Participants can enter up to 1 item per category. All ages: 1) Cinnamon… Read More »Bakers’ Contest – Circles, Squares and Triangles!

Free

Summer “Green Up Day”

Elvin Johnson Park, Halls Lake

Now in our seventh year, our goal is to 'green up and clean up' the roads around the Halls & Hawk Lakes along various municipal roads. We'll meet up at Elvin Johnson Park on Halls Lake at 10:30am, rain or shine.  Wear sunscreen & comfortable shoes, because you'll be walking along the shoulder, picking up… Read More »Summer “Green Up Day”

Free

Painting on the River with Mary Intven-Wallace

Kennisis River (private property) 1671 Braeloch Road

Join Mary Intven Wallace for the return of our popular “paint along” event. Mary will guide you through composition, colour and technique as you capture the beauty along the Kennisis River at a private residence to be announced to participants. Parking is somewhat limited so it's always a good idea to carpool if possible for this exciting… Read More »Painting on the River with Mary Intven-Wallace

$50 – $60

Eastern Bluebird Webinar

Your cottage or home

Join us online for this informative webinar on Thursday, July 31st at 7pm. Stewart McLellan from the Ontario Eastern Bluebird Society will lead the presentation providing information about these small, migratory North American birds.  We will also learn more about our favourite aquatic birds, symbolic on our waters and known for their swimming and diving… Read More »Eastern Bluebird Webinar

Free

Astronomy Night

1097 Lil's Lane, Big Hawk Lake

Come for fellowship and learn about the stars in the sky above our lakes at the third annual “Astronomy Night” happening on Thursday, August 3rd on Big Hawk Lake.  Presenter Julia Smith will share her love for and fascination with the summer stars and planets. This is a free, family friendly event perfect for anyone… Read More »Astronomy Night

Free

Float the River – in Style + bird house painting

Bridge over Kennisis River, near Braeloch Road

Back for 2025, this fun competition is for kids under 18 years of age (but adults are needed too). Kids, decorate your tube/inflatable raft/floatie and/or dress yourselves up in a crazy costume! Put in at the bridge on Little Hawk Lake Road near Braeloch Road between 1-1:30pm on August 7th, 2025. Each group or pair of kids… Read More »Float the River – in Style + bird house painting

Lakeside Markets

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Our markets return again this year, newly renamed as ‘Lakeside Markets’ to better characterize the vendor locations on display at the waters’ edge, featuring local artists and artisans!  Come support local artistry, craftsmanship, and goods! The Lakeside Markets will be at two Hawk Lakes locations – at Little Hawk Landing (just beyond: 2029 Little Hawk… Read More »Lakeside Markets

Free