Located on the Big and Lower Rideau Lakes in Eastern Ontario, the BRLA is a non-profit organization with roots back to 1911. The Association supports programmes in the areas of environment, recreation, government affairs and lake safety. The BRLA is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors, assisted by seasonal staff. 

BRLA Members are all those who enjoy the Rideau Lakes: cottagers, boaters and local residents. We each have a stake in protecting our lake community.

Land Acknowledgement

Big Rideau Lake sits on the traditional unceded territory of the Anishinaabe, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, Mississauga, Haudenosaunee people. The Big Rideau Lake Association is dedicated to building a strong community in a safe and healthy environment on and around Big Rideau Lake. The BRLA recognizes that to meet this objective we must understand and honour Indigenous communities on whose land we work, live and play.

Mission Statement

The Big Rideau Lake Association is dedicated to building a strong community in a safe and healthy environment on and around Big Rideau Lake.

Objectives

Preserve the natural environment of the lake for future generations to enjoy

  • Promote the safety of the lake as a recreational environment through programs such as the placing of shoal markers

  • Ensure appropriate use and development of the lake by monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, and private development, and advocating the interests of our members

  • Foster a sense of community in members of all ages through recreation and social programs.