2020 KLCOA Calendar of Events – Revised Program Schedule as of August 1

2020 KLCOA Calendar of Events – Revised Program Schedule as of August 1


The KLCOA board has completed a risk assessment on the balance of our summer programs based on the current COVID-19 pandemic safety concerns.  Looking at timelines for registration and event organization, as well as federal, provincial and local guidelines we have made some final decisions for the summer.   Thank you to our members for understanding some of the tough decisions that have been made

2020 Ladies of the Lake Luncheon (July 4) – CANCELLED

2020 Canada Day Fireworks (July 4) – Deferred to summer 2021

Fireworks Deferred to Summer 2021

The KLCOA board has met and completed the final risk analysis on the proposed fireworks for Sept 5.  It was determined that due to a number of factors the fireworks for 2020 will be deferred to the summer of 2021. 

The survey of members resulted in approximately 50% in favor of having the Sept 5 fireworks and the other 50% in favor of waiting until next summer.  There were many thoughtful comments that helped guide the board to their decision along with  other factors including a number of difficult to enforce requirements around social distancing (no rafting of boats) and group sizes on shore.   September water levels under the bridge were another concern along with other considerations.

The KLCOA board would like to thank all members for their patience and understanding of yet another difficult decision that had to be made.  We look forward to celebrating with everyone next year!


2020 Swimming Lessons (July 13 to August 21) – CANCELLED

2020 Rock Bass Fishing Derby (July 11) – GOING AHEAD with strict COVID-19 protocols in place (See details below)


The annual Kennisis Lake Rock Bass Fishing Derby, will be taking place on Saturday July 11th.

This is during the period which the Province of Ontario has designated license free for 2020, allowing everyone to participate with or without a fishing license. Every year the KLCOA organizes a friendly competition to see who can catch the most Rock Bass. Rock Bass are an invasive species in the Kennisis Lakes, damaging our Trout population.  

Come out and join us for a fun day of fishing while helping to reduce the number of Rock Bass in our lakes. Anyone interested in taking part can register by email at neelys@sympatico.ca or by texting Mike at 905-626-2463. You can register in pairs or individually in one of two categories, 12 years and under or 13 years and over. Final weigh in of total pounds of rock bass caught will take place at 5:00 pm at the bridge between Big and Little Kennisis Lake. Prizes will be awarded after a weigh in and the whole catch is disposed of.

Please be aware of the provincial guidelines for social distancing on boat and on shore during the COVID 19 pandamic and maintain a 6ft distance from those around you during weigh in.  No more than 10 people at a time can be at the weigh in so please be patient and willing to float until your turn.   

Looking forward to seeing everyone!! Good luck!

2020 Art on the Dock (July 11 & 12) – POSTPONED to August 8 and 9 (Going ahead with strict COVID-19 protocols in place)

2020 Regatta (August 1) – CANCELLED

2020 Sailing Regatta (August 2) – Going ahead with strict COVID-19 protocols in place

2020 Sailing Series – Going ahead with strict COVID-19 protocols in place

2020 Fall AGM – Will be a virtual meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:30 pm details . To Register for the event
Click here to register for Virtual AGM