About

Lake Waseosa

Our Purpose

Our purpose lies in providing our members with a sense of community, while acting as an environmental monitor, educational conduit and advocate for our members and our lakes.

We seek to advance the cultural and social interests of the summer, permanent, and back-lot residents located on and near Lake Waseosa, Ripple Lake, Palette Lake and Jingo (Jessop) Lake northwest of Huntsville, Ontario. 

Working with other organizations, the LWRA provides a voice to lobby for issues locally and provincially. We are members of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association (FOCA). Our association with other groups brings with it access to important information regarding planning and development issues, and strategies for maintaining the health of our environment. Membership in LWRA represents the greater interest of our entire community. 

Together we help to maintain the unique quality of life here in Muskoka by nurturing not just the water, but also the land, wildlife, and our people

Our Lakes

  • Lake Waseosa

    Lake Waseosa is the largest of our four lakes, however still relatively small at approximately 157 hectares. The name Waseosa is said to be given by the Indigenous people of the region and means “Lake of Shining Waters.”

    The lake has been home to Camp Huronda, a diabetic children’s camp since 1971, and is a lively and wonderful neighbour to local residents.

  • Jingo (Jessop) Lake

    Jingo Lake (some call it Jessop) is known to residents as the most fun lake in the ‘association’. Tiny but mighty, Jingo boasts the 19 grooviest cottages in Muskoka. We've got modern, we've got mobile, we've got rustic, and we've got 'none of your (beaver) damn business', but all are proud owners and residents of the highest lake in the LWRA (we flow into Waseosa!)

  • Ripple Lake

    Ripple Lake is a narrow, shallow lake of 19.5 hectares, with an average depth of about 6 meters.

    There are approximately 32 lakefront lots on Ripple (including four that also front on to Palette).

  • Palette Lake

    Palette Lake is a small shallow lake, named after its shape which is reminiscent of a painter’s palette. It is almost divided in half by a shallow peninsula with a small island at the narrows. The lake is home to 42 residences. Its size lends itself to self-propelled watercraft, so canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are a common sight. Its average depth is 20 feet, and its deepest spot is 30 feet, so it warms quickly in the summer, and is excellent for swimming.

    Palette Lake has a healthy population of Smallmouth Bass, as well as otters, herons, snapping turtles and kingfishers.

Board of Directors

  • Janet McCallum

    PRESIDENT

    Lake Waseosa

  • Jessica Vernon

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Lake Waseosa

  • Rich Adam

    TREASURER

    Jingo Lake

  • Vicky Batters

    MEMBERSHIP

    Lake Waseosa

  • Geoff Brown

    DIRECTOR

    Jingo Lake

  • Laurie Gutmann

    DIRECTOR

    Ripple Lake

  • Robin Press

    DIRECTOR

    Lake Waseosa