Oxtongue Lake

Boat Rally
2023-08-05 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Oxtongue Lake
It’s a chance to lazily hang out on your boat or on your own shore and at the same time meet your fellow cottagers, perform challenges, get treats, win prizes and wrap it all up after at the Oxtongue Community Dance & Social.
At 1 pm, as a boat, you and your boat mates will begin anywhere on the lake, travelling in any direction at a slow speed, dock to dock. For those cottages with an upright paddle, you can stop and visit and do a challenge that cottage may have in store for the boat’s participants. Log your results (with proof) in whatever form you like (typed, handwritten with photo). When ready to be done, or latest 4pm, email your results to the ola@oxtonguelake.com. Make sure to include the participant’s name and age and your input on the spirit awards or special mention achievements. Points will be awarded at the individual level for both attempts and successful completion of challenges. Prizes will be awarded later that evening (around 8:30) at the Oxtongue Community Dance & Social.
Prizes!
Age Categories: 5 & under, 6-9, 10-14, 15-18, 19-65, 65+
Spirit Award: decorate your boat, have a team costume or some other creative aspect! Most creative shore game, most creative boat, most creative individual costume (shore or boat). Let us know your input by email!
Special Mention Awards: Did you notice someone preserve, do the best at your challenge, or show some courage. Let us know your input by email!
The commodore may add more at whim!
Rules

“Boat” means any floating vessel with any number of people. So pontoon, canoe, motorboat, kayak, paddle boat, paddleboard etc.
“Dock” means any shoreline property and does not have to be a physical dock. An upright paddle planted somewhere visible will signal accepting boat participants.
Age awards are at an individual level.
1 Point for attempted challenges and 2 points for completed challenges.
Ties: all 18 & under ties will receive a prize. All other ages subject to quantities available.
Other awards can be by boat or individual with winners at the commodore’s discretion.
1pm you may begin to approach a dock. Horn will sound too.
4pm last time stamp or physical sheet must be with the commodore.
Advanced registration for dock or boat is not required.
Open to anyone, including resort guests. Free event.
You will log your own completion (and/or boatmates).

Respect & Responsibilities

You are responsible for following all provincial boating rules, which include all safety equipment, wake rules etc.
No littering! See the commodore boat if you need a trash bag.
Travel back to your own cottage if you need to use a bathroom.
Be extremely respectful of people’s docks, properties, and boats!
Poor sportsmanship is frowned upon.
Use extra care given the number of boats that may be on the lake and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Driving slowly at most times would be appropriate.
This is specifically not a race but rather a rally, and a reasonable time has been allocated to complete challenges at a slow pace.
Participation is at your own risk.

Oxtongue Community Dance & Social
2023-08-05 19:30 - 2023-08-06 00:30 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada
As a fresh take on a tradition from years gone by, the OLA is organizing an all-ages Community Dance & Social which will take place at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre on Saturday, August 5th, from 7:30pm – 12:30am. This outdoor event will provide an opportunity for community members to meet and engage with neighbours from every bay on the lake, and will include a DJ, a dance floor, and a cash bar with refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks) and light snacks. Additionally, we’ll be providing a complimentary bus service around the lake to help everyone get to and from the dance safely. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
All are welcome, from house guests to resort guests, however, in order to get a better gauge on the level of interest, and so we can plan accordingly with sufficient food/drinks, we’re requesting that you purchase your tickets for the Community Dance & Social in advance.
Tickets are available for purchase. Online has closed but will be available at the door.

Adults: 19 and over – $10 (Includes one drink ticket)*
Minors: 18 and under – FREE

* Note: All Adult ticket holders (with proof of age verified at the event) will receive one included drink ticket which can be redeemed for either: 1 beer or 1 glass of wine or 2 soft drinks upon check-in at the event. Bracelets will be provided to all Adult ticket holders and will be required for the purchase of alcohol.

Bus Schedule Our goals were to be convenient, efficient, predictable and flexible. Hopefully, we have achieved this.
7pm-9pm. On the half-hour loops start from the end of Harris Road to the Community Centre and back.9:30-12:30am. On the half-hour loops start from the community centre to the end of Harris Road and back.
The bus will stop at designated bus stops which are listed below for pick-ups and drop-offs. We hope to stay as close as possible to this schedule for the evening. The last bus will leave the community centre at 12:30am.

On every loop, as the bus heads toward the community centre it will stop when it sees people to pick up at a designated bus stop, and as it heads away from the community centre, it will drop people off at a designated bus stop.

Bus Stops:

End of Harris Road (eg. 7pm/7:30) (eg. 9:50/10:20)
Boat Launch
1538 Harris Road
Windy Point & Thumb Creek
1214 Harris Road
Parkway
Algonquin Outfitters
Lakewoods
Community Centre (eg. 7:20pm/7:50) (eg. 9:30/10pm)

For Severn Lane and Keysbury Dr, please get in touch with us at ola@oxtonguelake.com to hear a separate plan. While we are not running a personalized taxi service, however, if you do have a special request because you are just a bit too far to walk to a designated bus stop, reach out to us ahead of time too.
The bus driver can make some minor judgements along the route; however, please don’t try to sweet-talk him to go down the artery roads. We don’t want it getting stuck turning around, making the loop much longer and less predictable for everyone.
Tickets, Food & DrinkFor advanced ticket purchasers, someone will be on the first few bus loops to check your name on the list, verify your ID, and give you a bracelet and drink tickets. All others will need to do upon arrival at the community centre. Online ticket sales will close on Saturday at 5pm. We encourage everyone to buy online ahead of time.
Cash and Credit Cards are accepted for all tickets, food and drink.
Drink Tickets are $5 for one glass of wine or beer or 2 non-alcoholic drinks. Anyone may purchase drink tickets but can only redeem them for alcohol if they are wearing a bracelet.
Algonquin Pizza & Panini will be onsite selling pizza, wings and other food items.
A 50/50 draw will run all day.
We appreciate your patience for the evening in making this a fun community event for multiple ages. It may end up with a few glitches, but people make a party, so come on out to have fun with your neighbours.
And don’t forget it’s outside only! So dress appropriately!

OLA AGM
2023-08-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2024-08-09 09:30 - 11:00 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada

Boat Rally 2024
2024-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Oxtongue Lake
It’s a chance to lazily hang out on your boat or on your own shore and at the same time meet your fellow cottagers, perform challenges, get treats, win prizes for creativity and wrap it all up after on the lake in a flotilla of boats.
At 1 pm, as a boat, you and your boat mates will begin anywhere on the lake, travelling in any direction at a slow speed, dock to dock. For those cottages with an upright paddle, you can stop and visit and do a challenge that the cottage may have in store for the boat’s participants. Prizes will be awarded on the flotilla at 4:30pm.
Prizes!
All kids will get a participation prize!
Spirit Award: decorate your boat, have a team costume or some other creative aspect! Most creative shore game, most creative boat, most creative individual costume (shore or boat). Let us know your input by email!
Any Special Mention Awards: Did you notice someone preserve, do the best at your challenge, or show some courage. Let us know your input by email!
The commodore may add anything at whim!
Rules

“Boat” means any floating vessel with any number of people. So pontoon, canoe, motorboat, kayak, paddle boat, paddleboard etc.
“Dock” means any shoreline property and does not have to be a physical dock. An upright paddle planted somewhere visible will signal accepting boat participants.
1pm you may begin to approach a dock. Horn will sound too.
4pm is wrap up
4:30pm flotilla and awards
Advanced registration for dock or boat is not required.
Open to anyone, including resort guests. Free event.

Respect & Responsibilities

You are responsible for following all provincial boating rules, which include all safety equipment, wake rules etc.
No littering! See the commodore boat if you need a trash bag.
Travel back to your own cottage if you need to use a bathroom.
Be extremely respectful of people’s docks, properties, and boats!
Poor sportsmanship is frowned upon.
Use extra care given the number of boats that may be on the lake and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Driving slowly at most times would be appropriate.
This is specifically not a race but rather a rally, and a reasonable time has been allocated to complete challenges at a slow pace.
Participation is at your own risk.

Oxtongue Lake Christmas Tree Lighting
2024-12-06 18:00 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada
Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, Dec 6, 2024, 6 pm. Santa will be coming! Bring a travel mug and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate

Snowmobile Club Poker Run
2025-02-08 - 2025-02-09
The 2025 Poker Run will be held on Saturday February 8th. Register online at our web sit (algonquinsc@gmail.com), or the morning of. Start location is Lake of Bays Garden Centre. Price of entry to be determined. Winning hand gets 40% of the pot. 2nd place 10%.

Winter Fish Derby
2025-02-22 08:00 - 16:00
The 2025 Fish Derby. Will be held Saturday February 22nd 8:00am to 4:00pm. Entry fee to be determined. All anglers participating in the derby must be registered. No team angling please. This is a fundraiser for our community snowmobiling club! There will be prizes for different categories! Register online or in the morning, in front of Blue Spruce.

Canada Day 2025 at Oxtongue Lake
2025-07-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada
Good Food – Fun and Games
Amanda’s walk through zoo
Crafts, Photo booth, silent auction
Open House at Fire station 70
Community Mural – first paint day. Assist local artists Janine Marsdon and Gerry Lantaigne in recreating a new Group of Seven mural “Spring on the Oxtongue River”
and more…

The organizers are looking for silent auction items for the Canada Day event. All proceeds go towards Canada Day expenses and the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre.
If you have an item that you would like to donate please contact 705-766-9968 or email recreation@algonquinhighlands.ca

Trivia Night at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre
2025-07-17 20:00 - 21:30 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada
Come young & old, Oxtongue Lake is hosting its first ever Trivia Night on Thursday, July 17th 8pm at the Community Centre!!!
Arrange your own team of up to 4 members, or come alone, and we will assign you to a team.
We have a variety of questions to accommodate everyone!
Team discussions and deliberation are encouraged!!

Boat Rally 2025
2025-08-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Oxtongue Lake
It’s a chance to lazily hang out on your boat or on your own shore and at the same time meet your fellow cottagers, perform challenges, get treats, win prizes for creativity and wrap it all up after on the lake in a flotilla of boats.
At 1 pm, as a boat, you and your boat mates will begin anywhere on the lake, travelling in any direction at a slow speed, dock to dock. For those cottages with an upright paddle, you can stop and visit and do a challenge that the cottage may have in store for the boat’s participants. For 2025, at 4:15pm on the lake near Gent’s island, come and get your boat judged. Prizes will be awarded at the dance.
Prizes!
All kids will get a participation prize!
Spirit Award: decorate your boat, have a team costume or some other creative aspect! Most creative shore game, most creative boat, most creative individual costume (shore or boat). Let us know your input by email!
Any Special Mention Awards: Did you notice someone preserve, do the best at your challenge, or show some courage. Let us know your input by email!
The commodore may add anything at whim!
Rules

“Boat” means any floating vessel with any number of people. So pontoon, canoe, motorboat, kayak, paddle boat, paddleboard etc.
“Dock” means any shoreline property and does not have to be a physical dock. An upright paddle planted somewhere visible will signal accepting boat participants.
1pm you may begin to approach a dock. Horn will sound too.
4pm is wrap up
4:15pm flotilla to judge boats
Advanced registration for dock or boat is not required.
Open to anyone, including resort guests. Free event.

Respect & Responsibilities

You are responsible for following all provincial boating rules, which include all safety equipment, wake rules etc.
No littering! See the commodore boat if you need a trash bag.
Travel back to your own cottage if you need to use a bathroom.
Be extremely respectful of people’s docks, properties, and boats!
Poor sportsmanship is frowned upon.
Use extra care given the number of boats that may be on the lake and be aware of your surroundings at all times. Driving slowly at most times would be appropriate.
This is specifically not a race but rather a rally, and a reasonable time has been allocated to complete challenges at a slow pace.
Participation is at your own risk.

Oxtongue Community Dance & Social 2025
2025-08-02 19:30 - 2025-08-03 00:30 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada
Back Again! After the resounding success in 2023, the OLA is organizing an all-ages Community Dance & Social which will take place at the Oxtongue Lake Community Centre on Saturday, August 2nd, from 7:30pm – 12:30am. This outdoor event will provide an opportunity for community members to meet and engage with neighbours from every bay on the lake, and will include a DJ, a dance floor, and a cash bar with refreshments (beer, wine, soft drinks) and light snacks. Additionally, we’ll be providing a complimentary bus service around the lake to help everyone get to and from the dance safely. More details to follow in the coming weeks.
All are welcome, from house guests to resort guests; however, in order to get a better gauge on the level of interest, and so we can plan accordingly with sufficient food/drinks, we’re requesting that you purchase your tickets for the Community Dance & Social in advance. It will also help speed things up upon arrival.
Tickets can be purchased in person at the event using cash or credit cards (online purchasing is now closed).
* Note: All Adult ticket holders (with proof of age verified at the event) will receive one included drink ticket, which can be redeemed for either: 1 beer, 1 glass of wine, or 2 soft drinks upon check-in at the event. Bracelets will be provided to all Adult ticket holders and will be required for the purchase of alcohol.

Bus Schedule Our goals were to be convenient, efficient, predictable and flexible. Hopefully, we have achieved this.
7pm-9pm. On the half-hour loops start from the end of Harris Road to the Community Centre and back.9:30-12:30am. On the half-hour loops start from the community centre to the end of Harris Road and back.
The bus will stop at designated bus stops which are listed below for pick-ups and drop-offs. We hope to stay as close as possible to this schedule for the evening. The last bus will leave the community centre at 12:30am.

On every loop, as the bus heads toward the community centre it will stop when it sees people to pick up at a designated bus stop, and as it heads away from the community centre, it will drop people off at a designated bus stop.

Bus Stops:

End of Harris Road (eg. 7pm/7:30) (eg. 9:50/10:20)
Boat Launch
1538 Harris Road
Windy Point & Thumb Creek
1214 Harris Road
Parkway
Algonquin Outfitters
Lakewoods
Community Centre (eg. 7:20pm/7:50) (eg. 9:30/10pm)

For Severn Lane and Keysbury Dr, please get in touch with us at ola@oxtonguelake.com to hear a separate plan. While we are not running a personalized taxi service, however, if you do have a special request because you are just a bit too far to walk to a designated bus stop, reach out to us ahead of time too.
The bus driver can make some minor judgements along the route; however, please don’t try to sweet-talk them to go down the artery roads. We don’t want it getting stuck turning around, making the loop much longer and less predictable for everyone.
Tickets, Food & DrinkFor advanced ticket purchasers, someone will be on the first few bus loops to check your name on the list, verify your ID, and give you a bracelet and drink tickets. All others will need to do upon arrival at the community centre. Online ticket sales will close on Saturday at 5pm. We encourage everyone to buy online ahead of time.
Cash and Credit Cards are accepted for all tickets, food and drink.
Drink Tickets are $5 for one glass of wine or beer or 2 non-alcoholic drinks. Anyone may purchase drink tickets but can only redeem them for alcohol if they are wearing a bracelet.
Algonquin Pizza & Panini will be onsite selling pizza, wings and other food items.
A 50/50 draw will also be held at 9:30pm, tickets will be available for purchase at the dance.
We appreciate your patience for the evening in making this a fun community event for multiple ages. It may end up with a few glitches, but people make a party, so come on out to have fun with your neighbours.
And don’t forget it’s outside only! So dress appropriately!
Rain Date: Sunday, August 3rd.
Arrangements have been made with the bus company to begin discussing the weather forecast on Friday, August 1st. If the need arises, we will notify all ticket holders via the email address they provided at purchase and through our newsletter distribution.

Trivia Night
2025-08-07 20:00 - 21:30 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada
Following the success of the first event in July, we will be hosting our second trivia on Thursday, August 7th, at 8pm at the Community Centre! Arrange your own team of up to 4 members, or come by yourself, and we will assign you to a team! We have a variety of questions to accommodate everyone!
The general format consists of 6 rounds of 10 questions each (including general knowledge, Oxtongue trivia, movie quotes & song clips). Answers are revealed to be marked after every 20 questions, giving you time to adjust your answers. Team discussions and deliberation are encouraged!

OLA AGM 2025
2025-08-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Oxtongue Lake Community Centre, 3987 Highway 60, Dwight, ON, P0A 1H0, Canada

Hazardous Waste Day
2025-08-16 14:00 - 16:00
Household Hazardous Waste collection will be available at the Oxtongue Lake waste disposal site on Saturday, August 16, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Please ensure all materials are labelled and in sealed containers. For further information regarding the disposal of hazardous waste, including details about other hazardous waste collection opportunities, please visit the Township of Algonquin Highlands website (www.algonquinhighlands.ca/hazardouswaste) or contact the Township office at 705-489-2379.
