Indigenous History of Balsam Lake

Balsam Lake Association in-person members meetings are back this summer for the first time since the pandemic! Join us on Saturday, August 19, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Coboconk Legion for a talk on Balsam Lake past, present and future. We're excited to have Chief Dave Mowat joining us as the keynote speaker to share the Indigenous History of Balsam Lake, along with Mayor Doug Elmslie to talk about the City of Kawartha Lakes strategic plan on protecting the environment and Jeff Betherlette from the Ontario Federation of Hunters and Anglers on how to protect Balsam Lake from the transfer of invasive species and Jennifer Wilson from the Coboconk, Norland and Area Chamber of Commerce with an update on the Summit Wellness Centre. Admission to the event is free.