Become a Member
Join the BRLA today and help build a strong community in a safe and healthy environment on and around Big Rideau Lake.
What does a Membership Cost?
The BRLA membership runs from January 1 to December 31st but you can join or renew at any time.
For the purposes of the BRLA membership, a family unit is up to 2 adults and their children or grandchildren under the age of 25.
Choose from our subscription option which automatically renews via your credit card. We continue to offer the 1-year option as well.
The BRLA annual membership fee is $100.
Benefits of Membership
Access substantial exclusive discounts for goods and services you need from 40+ businesses who are Corporate Partners.
Access the Cow Island Summer Day Camp for your children or grandchildren.
Receive regular updates via our DriftWords Blog and Newsletter.
All BRLA members are entered for a chance to win exclusive prizes.
NEW!! Access to our tennis/pickleball court (additional $50 membership required)
2026 Registrations
Choose our new subscription option or register for a single season below. If you prefer not to register online, download a registration form and mail it to us. Please consider also making a donation to a top priority program. See options below.
Please contact treasurer@bigrideaulakeassociation.com for assistance
Family Membership Subscription
We offer auto renewal for your BRLA membership.
Advantages:
You will receive an email 2 weeks prior to your renewal date reminding you of the upcoming charge and giving you the opportunity to update your credit card on file or cancel your membership.
No need to remember to purchase your membership every year. We’ll automatically charge your credit card on file once every 365 days.
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If you're not already logged in, you'll find the Log In link in the top menu.
1-Year Family Membership
Prefer not to subscribe? Purchase a single year membership here.
Program Donations
Membership fees alone do not cover the costs of the programs run by the BRLA so we ask you to consider making a financial contribution towards our programs or the organization as a whole. If you have any questions about our donations, please contact us at treasurer@bigrideaulakeassociation.com
Your contributions can be allocated to specific BRLA priorities. Consider contributing to the Cow Island Capital campaign or one of the programs below.
Highest Need
Key financial needs as defined by the BRLA board
Canada Day Fireworks
Support for the professional pyrotechnics team and all materials, licenses and insurance.
Environment
Studies of lake water quality, fish populations, invasive species, and environmental trends.
Lake Safety
Annual installation, maintenance and removal of shoal markers, and boating safety advisories.
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If you're not already logged in, you'll find the Log In link in the top menu.
Support for key events like Kids Camp, Summer Sounds, Regatta, Movie Night, Teen Night. Cow Island maintenance and upgrades.
Social & Recreation
Doug Good Shoal Marker Fund
Capital fund in honour of the late Doug Good for the purchase and replacement of shoal markers.
RLEF Donations
Are interested in supporting the environmental health of the lake? Would you like a tax receipt for your donation?
Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation is a registered charity and partner organization to the BRLA. When you make a donation here, it can only be used for these purposes.
Are You a Local Business?
We welcome any local businesses interested in supporting the BRLA to become one of our valued Corporate Partners. For more information or to sign up, please go to our Corporate Partners page.