Become a Member
Join the BRLA today and help build a strong community in a safe and healthy environment on and around Big Rideau Lake.
What does a Membership Cost?
The BRLA membership of $85 runs from April 1 to March 31st but you can join or renew at any time.
For the purposes of the BRLA membership, a family unit is up to 2 adults and their children or grandchildren under the age of 25.
NEW for 2024! Choose from our subscription option and lock in your $85 fee for 2 years. We continue to offer the 1-year option as well.
Access the Cow Island Summer Day Camp for your children or grandchildren.
Receive regular updates via our DriftWords Blog and Newsletter.
Are entered for a chance to win (1) BBQ gas grill (2) $150 dinner voucher or 3) BRLA Collector’s Item Caps. Winners will be drawn at Summer Sounds.
Refer a neighbor or friend and receive a free collector’s item cap.
Benefits of Membership
NEW for 2024! Access substantial exclusive discounts for goods and services you need from 40+ businesses who are Corporate Partners.
2024–2025 Registrations
Choose our new subscription option or register for a single season. If you prefer not to register online, download a registration form and mail it to us. Please consider also making a donation to a top priority program. See options below. Proceed to CART when you are ready to complete your transaction.
Family Membership Subscription
We now offer auto renewal for your BRLA membership.
Advantages:
You lock-in your membership fee of $85 for at least 2 years!
You will receive an email 2 weeks prior to your renewal date reminding you of the upcoming charge and giving you the opportunity to update your credit card on file or cancel your membership.
No need to remember to purchase your membership every year. We’ll automatically charge your credit card on file once every 365 days.
1-Year Family Membership
Prefer not to subscribe? Purchase a single year membership here.
Refer a Friend
New in 2024! When you refer a friend and they join as a new BRLA member you will receive a free BRLA Collector’s Item cap. A new member is someone who was not a member in the last 2 years. Just provide a name and email and we will take care of the rest.
Membership fees alone do not cover the costs of the programs run by the BRLA so we ask you to consider making a financial contribution towards our programs or the organization as a whole. If you have any questions about our donations, please contact us at treasurer@bigrideaulakeassociation.com.
Your contributions can be allocated to specific BRLA priorities, or you can leave it at the discretion of the board to direct the funds to the highest need. Programs include:
Program Donations
Highest Need
Key financial needs as defined by the BRLA board
Canada Day Fireworks
Support for the professional pyrotechnics team and all materials, licenses and insurance.
Environment
Studies of lake water quality, fish populations, invasive species, and environmental trends.
Lake Safety
Annual installation, maintenance and removal of shoal markers, and boating safety advisories.
Support for key events like Kids Camp, Summer Sounds, Regatta, Movie Night, Teen Night. Cow Island maintenance and upgrades.
Social & Recreation
Doug Good Shoal Marker Fund
Capital fund in honour of the late Doug Good for the purchase and replacement of shoal markers.
RLEF Donations
Are interested in supporting the environmental health of the lake? Would you like a tax receipt for your donation?
Rideau Lakes Environmental Foundation is a registered charity and partner organization to the BRLA. When you make a donation here, it can only be used for these purposes.
Are You a Local Business?
We welcome any local businesses interested in supporting the BRLA to become one of our valued Corporate Partners. For more information or to sign up, please go to our Corporate Partners page.