Safety Issues

We are blessed to spend time in a wilderness area of great beauty. However, safety becomes even more important in such isolated circumstances. Click here to access information on how to deal with the wide range of safety issues that can be encountered when spending time on the Bay.

Wildlife Safety

Bears.................Be Bear wise. Read our guide to living safely with bears.

Rattlers..............Read our story about how one man survived a Rattle Snake bite

Blastomycosis......Blastomycosis can be life-threatening to dogs or cats. More

Bats & Rabies.....Rabies is a fatal disease that can be carried by Bats.
                                                      More from the US center for disease control

Winter Safety

Snowmobiles......Recent snowmobile safety tips from the OPP. Snowmobile Tips

Ice Fishing .......... The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (O.F.A.H.) and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) remind anglers and anyone venturing on to frozen lakes and water bodies to put safety first.    More

Boating Safety

Life Jackets........Lots of important information and advise on Life Jackets.
                                                  Update article from Summer 2010 issue

Water Usage

Drinking Water.......Every thing you should know about safe drinking water.
                                                    Update article from Spring 2009

Septic Systems.......Tips for Good Septic System Health More

 



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