I always become a little wistful at the end of another summer season on Big Basswood Lake, as the days shorten and the sun dips deeper into the southwest lakeshore at sunset. But crisp fall mornings, changes to our area's abundant fall foliage, and the emergence of autumn wildlife activity always make me smile. I want to extend a special thanks

Many of our members will have heard by now that the owners of Melwel Lodge have submitted an "Application for Consent" to sever the existing property into 8 individual lots with the intent of selling each of the lots individually.  The 8 lots in question correspond to the locations of the existing 8 cabins on the property. As part of the

As we turn the page on the summer of 2024 and head home, we encourage everyone to become an active member of the Big Basswood Lake Association. The BBLA BBLA works diligently to preserve and protect Big Basswood Lake and its watershed, so that generations of families can continue to enjoy this very special and unique summer experience year after

As the Municipality of Huron Shores celebrates its 25th anniversary, the chamber room is buzzing with excitement and talks about the future growth of this vibrant community. The already eclectic community magic is about to become even more phenomenal, and it is thanks to all of those working behind the scenes, BBLA implementing projects from the

The current owners of Melwel Lodge have submitted an application to rezone that property from its current commercial recreational status to a waterfront residential designation. The application also requests consent to sever the existing single property into eight individual parcels; provide an easement for access and drainage; reduce ordinarily

In the first Chairman's Letter since I accepted the Big Basswood Lake Association board of director's invitation to chair our cherished community- led organization, I want to warmly welcome back Big Basswood's residents and friends for another unforgettable summer on the lake. I also want to ask you to join me in thanking your board members for

There are road construction projects planned for Highway 17 and Highway 129 in the Huron Shores area. These projects are expected to take a couple of years to complete and will consist of grading and resurfacing of Highway 17 between Iron Bridge and Nestorville, and Highway 129 North from Thessalon to Highway 554. This will include replacement

I hope all our lake residents had an enjoyable summer and fall at Big Basswood Lake. Our time spent here seems too short and the seasons seem to fly by, especially summer.  This year, for the first time, we hosted our AGM with a BBQ and social time afterwards. The meeting took place at Melwel Lodge. Attendance at the meeting was up from

The Board of the BBLA has continued an active dialogue with the Municipality of Huron Shores and the council throughout the summer on a number of major issues that relate to the preservation of the quality of the Big Basswood Lake experience on behalf of cottage owners.  As with any governmental authority, federal, provincial, or municipal,

Following is a transcribed article from the July 17, 1921 edition of the Pueblo (Colorado) Chieftan newspaper. The article from a special section of the Sunday paper espouses the charms of the Mississauga River canoe adventure, which culminated at the Slate Falls portage up to the north-east shore of Big Basswood Lake.  This article from a