Last edit August 29th, 2025 Directors Parks: Cindy Comtois Docks: Dom Losenno On this page: General Park (land) Information Mail Boxes Garbage Dog Park Rules Dock Rules & Fees Fishing Season Dock and Boat Launch Regulations Mail Boxes Please do not throw flyers, advertising literature etc that fill our mail boxes on the ground for others to pick up. You may leave a note inside your mailbox for Canada Post that you wish to not receive flyers. Garbage
A reminder to our visitors and members, please do not leave any garbage behind for the local wildlife. The mess left behind is dangerous and unhealthy to our fellow members and volunteer helpers. The garbage bins have from time to time been abused in the areas of the boat launch and beach areas. Please do not leave your boating garbage for others to pick up. We also ask that smokers please do not leave your cigarette buts in the sand at the beach area. Dog Owners Dog owners need to be reminded we are a "stoop & scoop" community. This includes the areas beside the road, around trees, on the grass areas either cut or uncut. We have volunteers who whipper snip and use their own equipment to cut grass that happen upon the stinky surprises during seasonal maintenance. So please scoop the poop. Please respect our park lands, beaches and volunteers.
We are a connected membership working together to further everyones safety in our community.
============
Looking forward to this 202 fishing season !
Perch, Crappie and Sunfish are open year round on Pigeon Lake (Zone 17)
Walleye season opens the second Saturday in May.
Muskie season opens the first Saturday in June.
Large and Small Mouth Bass opens June 20th.
See you out on the lake ! Dock and Boat Launch Regulations The Dock Director acting
on behalf of the association has authority over all docks associated with the
common parklands and the limited docking spaces allowed as per Parks Canada,
and the proprietary permit.
These docks must
comply with Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of
Canada, Policies for In-Water and Shoreline Works and Related Activities 2007
and the Association Launch Use and Dock Use Regulations.
You
must submit a written request to the Dock Director to obtain approval before
building a dock. This is to maintain that all rules and
regulations as dictated by the above governing bodies are strictly
followed.
All
disagreements regarding the dock and launch regulations should be submitted in
writing to the Dock Director, who will review and make a decision on the
matter.
LAUNCH USE REGULATIONS
The AVPOA Boat Launch is for the exclusive use and
privilege of AVPOA Association Members in good standing with regard to Annual
Association Membership Dues.
Association
members receive a numbered Access Key that allows them entry to the locked Boat
Launch.
This key is to remain in the possession of the assigned association
member.
Launch Keys are NOT TRANSFERABLE with the sale of a
house. The
AVPOA member must return their assigned key to the Dock Director.
Keys for new
Association Members are available from the Dock Director for a
refundable deposit of $30.00.
LOST KEY REPLACEMENT is $200.00 and NON-REFUNDABLE.
Please contact the Dock Director immediately if your key is determined to be
lost.
The Launch Gate is to be locked at all times when not
used for immediate launch and recovery operations.
Launch Ramp access is not to be blocked by vehicle
parking. Parking for vehicles with trailers is provided alongside and parallel
to Bay Island Drive. The angle parking designation is for Beach and Parkland
goers it is not for trailer use.
The
Launch Ramp and Dock are reserved solely for daily boat launching and retrieval
activities.
An AVPOA Association Member may allow the use of the
Launch to a visitor to their home.
The “Visitors Dock”
is the designated dock space for visitors or guests for extended day or
overnight use. As limited space is available notify the Dock Director
in each case.
Failure to comply with these regulations could result in
the loss of the assigned Launch Gate Key, any key refund, and launch use
privilege.
DOCK USE REGULATIONS
Docks are not provided. Dock spaces will be assigned upon availability by
the Dock Director.
If available, ONE
dock space may be allocated to an association member who has paid the annual
membership and dock fee. This is one vacant side of an existing dock space.
Since 2013 the member must own the boat and intend to use the space regularly. Amendment 2025: If for any reason your boat (not someone else's boat) is not in use at your dock for one season and not to exceed more than one season your dock space/slip will be allocated to another member on the waiting list
A dock space is
defined as being one side of a dock. Meaning, a single existing dock is shared
by two members. They become “Dock Partners” and are responsible for the
maintenance and safety of the dock.
A Member assigned
a dock space may build a replacement dock. (see New Construction below) Dock
building and maintenance costs should be shared mutually between both dock partners.
It is advised to contact the Docks Director (in writing) for guidance and
compliance to all rules and regulations as they pertain to every dock owner on
AVPOA land.
Docking spaces are
not “Grandfathered”. This means on the
sale of the home with an assigned dock space the space reverts to the
Association’s space inventory for reassignment. The departing homeowner may
take their physical dock with them or negotiate an agreed-upon amount to sell
to your dock partner.
There is no mandate
from Parks Canada (Trent-Severn Waterway) to remove docks from the water for
the winter season. Dock owners are solely responsible for damages, public and
personal caused by winter-damage for unsafe docks.
Docks deemed
unsafe and left in disrepair as determined by the Dock Chairman will be removed
for safety reasons. The dock owners will be notified in writing in advance of
this removal.
Dock owners who do
not follow these regulations or keep their dock in good repair will be
requested to remove their dock and both dock partners will lose their space and
be ineligible for renewal. This will be strictly enforced.
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Any new dock
requires a permit from Parks Canada (Trent-Severn Waterway) to adhere to the
TSW policies. The permit is to be acquired by the Dock Chairman in the name of
the AVPOA. Our Regulations operate within the boundaries of the Parks Canada
policies and state; - The
maximum size of a dock within the Block “F” (Beach Island) inner bay is 4 feet
wide by 25 feet in length or smaller. The distance between parallel docks
(center to center) is 25 feet.
- The
maximum size of a dock on the outside of Block “F” (Beach Island) and Block “B”
(open shore park) Northeast corner is 4 feet wide by 32 feet in length.
- The
distance between parallel docks (center to center) is 30 feet. All
docks must be of firm and stable construction (floating or supported on legs)
with a water clearance of 12 inches.
- All docks must be well anchored and secure
to the shoreline above the upper controlled navigation (water) level. The
maximum size of a dock access ramp is 4 feet wide by 10 feet long
- No
boatlifts off the docks are allowed. Nor patio or gazebo spaces are allowed on docks or their landings or ramps.
All other dock
construction details are available under Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway
National Historic Site of Canada, Policies for In-Water and Shoreline Works and
Related Activities 2007, Policy 4 – Docks and Boatlifts, Policy 5. Please
contact the Docks Director for specific guidance and advice regarding all new
construction of a dock. Current 2026 Dock Fee is $75 The Board of Directors, are the acting administrators for the Association and have authority over all Docks associated with the common parklands and docking spaces. In 2017 a dock fee was introduced to cover additional insurance liability costs for the docks. This is due by May1st of each year to secure your existing dock space for the following season. This fee is in addition to your regular membership dues. Membership only $175 Dock Slip + Membership = $250 All fees will be invoiced (digital form link) to the membership in February each year, with some following reminders until the deadline. The invoices/forms are emailed via google doc form, with a link for the members to update their current contact information. This ensures any changed emails or phone numbers are up to date. The deadline for renewing your membership is April 30th of each year. Please send your fee(s) to alpinedues@outlook.com. On May 1st Membership will be closed.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Parks
As we upload more information you will find current events, notifications or even alerts on this page. We live in a rural area and sightings of wild animals are seldom, still we encourage our residents to abide by "good common sense" to country living. By working together to keep our shared park lands and beach area clean of garbage will help maintain the enjoyment and safety for all members. There is no parking on the grassland for cars, trucks, boat trailers. You may park your vehicle around the boat launch on the AVPOA side of the crescent. Further, dirt bikes or road vehicles are prohibited on the parkland. Recent issues with tire ruts and ripping the grass has caused issues with the maintainence crews. Lawn mowers are expensive, and majority of the work is done by our volunteers. Please be respectful to the property.
The AVPOA is on the Monitored System by the Municipality of Trent Lakes as each garbage bag is counted at the waste transfer station in Bobcaygeon. You can find further information on their website. In past we have found the garbage at the boat launch from boaters, especially on long weekends. This garbage attracts racoons and bears who other than the mess they make are compromising the safety of everyone in the village. With consideration to our volunteers - Please take your garbage home!
We are a POOP N" SCOOP community!
Please clean up after your pet.
Please note; All dogs in public places must be kept on a leash. This is a municipality By-Law. With respect to a harmoneous relationship with our guests and residents no dogs are allowed on our private beach area. There is a dog park to the east of the parklands to accomodate your dogs exercise needs. Please be aware of poison ivy at the dog beach.
The link for Municipality Office provides further information for:
|