Cow Island Revitalization - Mirror Review July 29 2026

The Mirror Review provided their users with a positive update on the Revitalization of Cow Island on page 2

BRLA AGM - Review Mirror Article Aug 26, 2026

Mirror Review attended the BRLA AGM and shared highlights on  page 5 

BRLA President’s Letter, Fall 2024

2024 was another fantastic year for BRLA thanks to our members, corporate partners, and especially our volunteers. We have an opportunity to make 2025 even better. I hope you enjoy this recap of our many accomplishments this year and that you will support our efforts in 2025 and beyond. Read More…

BRLA President’s Letter

For latest on plans, progress and key events at the Big Rideau Lake Association, check out the Spring 2024 President’s Letter.

Baker's Point Since 1915

In 1915, Jane Baker Stott’s great, great Uncle Fred built the Baker cottage for his young wife Emily Cockfield. Her own family cottage was directly across the lake. She wanted the exact replica built on the eastern shore of the Big Rideau to enjoy the glorious sunsets. Since that time, the property lovingly passed through the generations, always a place for family gatherings, celebrations and a source of invaluable memories.

Enjoy this account of the history of the Baker family on the Big Rideau as shared by Jane Baker Stott. Jane now lives full time on the lake in a home built near the site of the original Baker cottage.

A Family History on the Big Rideau

We know there are many cottagers whose families go back generations on the lake. My brother, Chris Grant, and I are one of them. A little research, some old family photo albums, and lots of cherished memories brought our old family cottage back to life. I compiled our cottage history into an article and was encouraged to have it included in Driftwords.

I hope you enjoy a look into our family’s past on this wonderful place we call the Big Rideau

Margot Grant Kyle

FOCA Elert - December 2021

Click here to read the most recent newsletter of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Associations, which includes a number of articles of interest to Big Rideau Lake cottagers and boaters such as pleasure craft licensing updates, healthy water initiatives and public policy news.

To sign up to receive communications (such as these Elerts) directly, please click here.

Safe Quiet Lakes Newsletter - June 2021

Safe Quiet Lakes is an organization focussed on keeping lakes “safe and quiet to ensure the sustainable enjoyment of a treasured shared resource”. Beginning in Muskoka, it is now expanding to include support from lake residents and organizations throughout the country. The BRLA supports the ongoing work of SQL, and will post its monthly newsletters and other communications in order to keep our members informed.

To sign up to receive communications directly from Safe Quiet Lakes, please click here.