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BURNT LAKE: A UNIQUE ONTARIO LAKE
WHERE MOTOR BOATS ARE BANNED
- THE MANY OTHER ATTRIBUTES OF BURNT LAKE
In addition to the very desirable motor boat ban, Burnt Lake
has a number of other attributes that combine to make it unique
in Ontario.
NATURAL BEAUTY. The lake is approximately 1mile (1.6 km) long
and has 120-140 acres of water area. It has 3 distinct, picturesque
bays and is surrounded by forests and Pre-Cambrian Shield
red granite promontories and ridges.
PROXIMITY.  Burnt Lake is only 115 miles (185 km) north of
Toronto which is 2 hours or less driving time. You usually have
to drive several hours further north to reach comparable peace and
tranquility-and you are still not guaranteed to be away from motors.
ROAD ACCESS. Unlike other secluded and private lakes, there  
are two private roads into Burnt -no need for a long boat ride to
reach the shoreline. The lake is part of the local 911grid for safety
and the municipal road is usually open from late April to early
December (depending on weather). Some devoted owners also
access the lake during winter by snowshoes or cross country skis.
WATER QUALITY. Burnt is spring-fed and water is tested regularly.
It ranks in the top 10 % of lakes in Ontario for water clarity, as
measured by Sechi Disk tests. Multiple studies have established
a direct relationship between water clarity and the health of a lake.
ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONSCIOUS PROPERTY OWNERS. Not only
is there no pollution from motor boats, every owner is committed
to preservation of the pristine environment,  the clean water and
the peace and tranquility.Together, we ensure that soap, solvents,
pesticides or other toxic substances NEVER enter the lake!
(See Environmental Preservation Guidelines below)
ABUNDANT FISH AND WILDLIFE. The healthy lake leads to a
very healthy fish population.Various species fluorish, with large-mouth
bass being the predominant game fish (these can range as high as
4 pounds in weight). Wildlife thrives because of the peace and quiet
and everyone's commitment to the environment.
NO HYDRO (ELECTRICITY). Burnt is "Off-the Grid".The beauty of the
surrounding landscape is not diminished by unsightly power line
swaths and poles.This helps further minimize noise (and light)
pollution and ensures there are no electric dishwashers (typically
the worst polluters in other lakes).Our cottagers rely on
environmentally-friendly solar power and propane for their energy
needs and can run stoves,TV's, computers -and access the
INTERNET- without the blight of power lines or the high monthly bills!
VERY LIMITED PRIVATE PROPERTY. Approximately 50 % of the
lake's shoreline is protected Crown (government) land and there is
no easy access to this protected land that would lead to it being sold
in the future.There are currently only 12 lakefront cottages and
very few developable (no buildings) private parcels left.
CONVENIENT LOCATION. Although Burnt Lake has been described
by visitors as a "secluded Shangri-la", it is only a short drive from Old
Highway 69 which gives it access to Mactier, Parry Sound,
the Muskoka Lakes, golf courses and resorts like Rocky Crest.
It is also possible to portage all the way to Georgian Bay on
Lake Huron -about 9 miles away.
NEW HIGHWAY.The lake is even closer to the new, four-lane
Highway 400 extension. This makes it an even shorter drive from
Toronto and other cities and a faster drive to Parry Sound.
Despite this improved accessibility, the new, controlled-access
highway is still approximately 1-1.5 km east of the lake.  
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If you would like more information
BURNT LAKE COTTAGERS' ASSOCIATION
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION GUIDELINES
(Unanimously Approved by Members)

In addition to the legal ban on all power-driven vessels, there are a number of guidelines we all follow and always try to observe:

1.Do not bathe or wash in the lake. Always soap and rinse on land. No soap, biodegradable or not, should ever enter the lake.
2.Ensure that no other polluting substances ever enter the lake. This includes solvents, paint thinnners, oils, pesticides or any other toxic artificial substances -as well as dish water and toilet outflows.
3.Always remember that the bass fishing season does not start until the last saturday in June -every year! Do not use lead sinkers when fishing. They are toxic to humans and particularly harmful to loons who swallow them. Be careful when you clean fish as the remains will attract bears or other wild animals.
4.Never leave any food or garbage outside as this will attract bears. To prevent nuisance bear problems, MNR also recommends that we do not feed other wildlife and that we fill bird feeders only in late fall (except for humming bird feeders) as bears will go after bird feeders in spring and summer.
5.Do not drop any cans, cigarette butts or any other refuse on our private roads or the Township road.Do not use the private roads to store construction or other materials for extended periods.
6.Be extremely careful with outdoor fires -particularly during dry periods.
7.Do not cut any healthy trees or other vegetation unless absolutely necessary. These are our living friends that help keep our air fresh and our water clean.
8.Be kind to all our wildlife and try not to startle or scare any wild animals. They are an integral part of our ecosystem and know they are safe here.
9.Keep your shoreline looking clean and beautiful and do not leave anything by the lake that does not belong there. This is what others see as they go by. When in doubt ask yourself: would I enjoy looking at this as I canoe by?
10.Be considerate of your neighbours and help preserve the natural peace, quiet and serenity we all enjoy. Try to minimize artificial noise from radios, tools, generators, etc -particularly before 8am and after 11pm. If you have dogs (or other pets), do not leave them outside barking or for extended periods.

 

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