Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that the Township of Algonquin Highlands is located on Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory, and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which are Curve Lake, Rama, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Beausoleil and Georgina Island First Nations.

We acknowledge an historical shared presence of Indigenous nations throughout the area, and recognize its original, Indigenous inhabitants as the stewards of its lands and waters since time immemorial.

Officers and Directors

Officers 2023/2024

President – Tom Steele

Vice-President - Vacant

Secretary – Leslie Haller

Treasurer – Dan Jakubowicz

Past-President – Vicki Woods

Directors 2023/2024

Mikaela Charlebois

Andrew Fleming

Tracy Gualberto

Leslie Haller

Dan Jakubowicz

Arthur Lee

Julia Lewis

Wyatt Lowry

Andrew Murdison

Tom Steele

Joanne Turner

Carole Wallace

Vicki Woods

Lake Association History

In 1943, a small group of cottagers decided to form a lake association. The first President was a gentleman by the name of Roy Seaman. All was very proper with a Vice President, Secretary, Lake Steward, and Treasurer, and every two years, or thereabouts, there would be a change of players. There have been some 32 presidents since 1944 with the first female president to take office in 1998.

Annual meetings throughout the 40s and 50s took place during the winter months in several church basements in and around the Metro Toronto area. Scrumptious turkey dinners were prepared and served by the ladies. These events were always opened with prayer and a salute to the monarchy. Once business matters were dealt with, including the planning of events for the coming cottage season, sing songs, games, and sometimes entertainment from talented members or friends and family members would be provided.

The reasons for organizing a lake association in 1944 were no different than the reasons why it still flourishes today. In addition to fisheries, preservation of lands and forests, environment, and land boundaries to name a few, new and perhaps more serious issues have been added to the agenda, such as taxation, security/safety, zebra mussels, waste disposal, water extraction for commercial purposes, and septic pollution. It did not take very long for those first executive committees to establish relationships with local municipal representatives and service providers as it became necessary. The Association has been incorporated twice over the years, and the current name is 'Boshkung Lake Property Owners' Association'.

Cottage country as it was known at the turn of the last century and at the time of the first lake association is in danger of great change. Many summer residents are retiring to the cottage and becoming permanent residents, bringing with them their city ideas, and changing our landscape and structure of nature. A camaraderie and synergy among waterfront property owners has emerged with an enthusiasm and unrelenting commitment to ensure the threats facing our environment are dealt with efficiently and expediently.

As we enter a new millennium, we have much on which to reflect and for which to be thankful. Our forefathers had a vision to which a statement was never recorded. We take the liberty now, of expressing on behalf of those first pioneers, words that would constitute an expression of their vision:

We give thanks for the gifts that Nature has created for our use. We commit ourselves to always honour, respect, protect, and preserve these treasures for ourselves and future generations.

Boshkung Lake Lot Map

Boshkung Lake Place Names Map