Sharbot Lake Property Owners' Association

05/24/2026

For all you Road 38 bridge-go-underers (how 'bout that word, eh?) the lake level is at 191.90 metres above sea level, which translates to a clearance under the bridge of approx. 1.5m or 59 in.

Depending on how much rain we get today, that may be reduced by a little.

05/23/2026

A recent arrival to Sharbot Lake has run into a building permit problem and is looking for some help. If you can help, contact him directly:

"My name is Paul Donelan and I own property on the west side of Craig Island. I have recently found out that if I am to build a cabin, I must have deeded access to parking on the mainland. So, I am reaching out to anyone that might be able to help me with parking close to Sharbot Lake. This is, of course, something that I would be willing to compensate for. If you can help or have a suggestion, please contact me at: 226 342 6423 or paul@dancingcreek.ca "

05/22/2026

Looking for something different this weekend? The Legion is hosting a Vendor and Craft Fair on Saturday starting at 10:00AM.
(A little secret: a certain woodturner will be in attendance.)

05/15/2026

For those of you who may need access under the Road 38 bridge, as of this morning (Friday) the lake level is at 191.96 metres above sea level which results in clearance under the bridge of approx. 1.4m or 56 in.

04/28/2026

For those of you who may be thinking of putting in your boat: the level of Sharbot Lake is 192.11 metres above sea level. This results in a clearance under the Road 38 bridge of 1.29 metres or about 50".

02/18/2026

SLPOA Tree Day 2026 Deadline (20 Feb 2026) Fast Approaching

The 20 Feb 2026 Deadline to sign up for this great program is in 2 days
You may remember the Tree Day we held in 2021. Well, we’re doing it again in 2026.
• SLPOA is partnering with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) in a program where participants can receive up to 15 native trees and shrubs for their shoreline in return for a minimum $30 donation to the MVCA's Stewardship Program (which includes a charitable tax receipt).
• Eligible participants are shoreline landowners who agree to plant within 45 meters of the lake.
• Planting native trees and shrubs provides wildlife habitat, controls shoreline erosion, and filters pollutants from entering the water.
• The plants will be bare root stock, 24”-36” tall, and available for pickup in spring 2026 at a location to be determined.
• The program includes a variety of shrubs and trees, such as Meadowsweet, Black Chokeberry, Red Maple, and Eastern White Cedar, each with specific growth characteristics and ecological benefits.
• Participants will receive a planting guide with instructions for proper care and maintenance.
For a full description of the program including detailed descriptions of the available plants and for an application form go to SLPOA’s website at: https://slpoa.ca/sharbot-lake-2026-tree-day/
The deadline for applying is February 20th, 2026.

In conjunction with Mississippi Valley Conservation the 2026 Tree Day is happening again this spring.  Orders must be received by February 20th.

02/04/2026

Here is a list of events for the upcoming Heritage Festival.

Heritage Festival is coming up on Family Day Weekend here are the events !

01/23/2026

Here's some important news for boaters from FOCA:

Update January 6, 2026 – Small Vessel Licensing Regulations: Transport Canada (TC) has implemented a new 5-year license period for pleasure craft licenses (PCL) with a $24 service fee to process new, renewed, or transferred PCL applications. There are new requirements to notify TC of changes in boat information or ownership within 30 (not 90) days.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is different than the ‘Pleasure Craft Operator Card’ that is issued in your name; this is for your boat(s). A copy of the PCL must be carried on board at all times. If you have a boat that was licensed in 1974 or earlier, you must ‘renew’ by March 31st this year, or face fines. If licensed between 1975 and 1985, you have until the end of 2026, etc. Get all the details – including a renewal deadline chart by boat license date – from our colleagues at CanBoat

A Boat License is a paper license similar to your vehicle registration form and it is represented by the 7.5 cm (3 in)...

01/14/2026

The 2026 SLPOA Winter Newsletter is available for your viewing pleasure and information.

Articles include :

-The Effects of Septic Pollution on Biodiversity
-Updates on the Eurasian Watermilfoil problem affecting Sharbot Lake
- The 2026 Lake Tree Day
much more
To view, go to https://slpoa.ca/winter-2026-newsletter/

Your feedback would be welcomed.

Ken Waller
President SLPOA

Please remember that we are always looking for articles, photos and memories for future newsletters. Please send your ideas to Ken Waller at ken.waller@slpoa.ca

01/07/2026

Announcing Lake Tree Day 2026

You may remember the Tree Day we held in 2021. Well, we’re doing it again in 2026.
• SLPOA is partnering with Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) in a program where participants can receive up to 15 native trees and shrubs for their shoreline in return for a minimum $30 donation to the MVCA's Stewardship Program (which includes a charitable tax receipt).
• Eligible participants are shoreline landowners who agree to plant within 45 meters of the lake.
• Planting native trees and shrubs provides wildlife habitat, controls shoreline erosion, and filters pollutants from entering the water.
• The plants will be bare root stock, 24”-36” tall, and available for pickup in spring 2026 at a location to be determined.
• The program includes a variety of shrubs and trees, such as Meadowsweet, Black Chokeberry, Red Maple, and Eastern White Cedar, each with specific growth characteristics and ecological benefits.
• Participants will receive a planting guide with instructions for proper care and maintenance.

For a full description of the program including detailed descriptions of the available plants and for an application form go to SLPOA’s website at: https://slpoa.ca/sharbot-lake-2026-tree-day/

The deadline for applying is February 20th, 2026.

In conjunction with Mississippi Valley Conservation the 2026 Tree Day is happening again this spring.  Orders must be received by February 20th.