Rules & Regulations

The Lake and associated facilities, parklands, walkways and the private direct lake access walkways to certain lots located near the lake (the “Arbour Lake Amenities”) are for the exclusive use of Members of Arbour Lake Residents Association Ltd.  (the “Residents Association”) and their guests.  The building which is part of the Arbour Lake Amenities is also for the use of Members of the Residents Association and their guests but the building, or portions thereof, may be jointly used with members of the Arbour Lake Community Association and members of the public. 

All such Members and their guests are permitted the use of the Arbour Lake Amenities entirely at their own risk and subject to the designated Rules and Regulations.  Please click a rules topic on the left for further details.

Skating and Hockey

Anyone under the age of 18 is required to wear a helmet

Anyone playing hockey is required to wear a helmet

Hockey or hockey sticks are not permited in the general skating area, and only permited on designated rinks

Additional Rules

The Residents Association staff reserves the right to restrict entry to Members and guests.  The Residents Association shall have the right to make such other and further reasonable Rules and Regulations as in its judgment may from time to time be needful for the safety, care and cleanliness of the Arbour Lake Amenities and for preservation of good order therein, and they shall be kept and observed by Members and their guests.

ALL TRASH SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN THE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED OR SHALL BE CARRIED AWAY FROM THE ARBOUR LAKE AMENITIES.  LET’S KEEP OUR LAKE AND PARK SAFE AND CLEAN!

Hours

The hours for use of certain parts of the Arbour Lake Amenities will be posted from time to time and no Member or other person will be permitted on such parts of the Arbour Lake amenities except during the hours specified.

Seasonal Operational Hours

Membership

Members over the age of 12 will be issued Membership Cards.  Members under the age of 12 have the option of having their picture on file but will not be issued a card.  Membership Cards are personal to the Member and are not transferable by the Member.  It is a serious breach of the Rules and Regulations to lend a Membership Card to another person.

When using the Arbour Lake Amenities, presentation of a Membership Card is mandatory to gain access to the lake and lake facilities.  Members should carry their membership cards at all times and be prepared to present them for inspection upon request by a member of the Residents Association staff or a Security Guard.  Any member 11 years of age or younger must be accompanied by a responsible person of 12 years of age or older.

Homeowners choosing to rent their Arbour Lake property will be required to choose between retaining their lake access or relinquishing it to their tenants.  Access for both the homeowners and tenants is not permitted.   As a homeowner if you choose to relinquish your lake access to your tenants you must submit a Renters Access form which is posted on the website, www.arbourlake.com.

Membership Cards remain the property of the Residents Association which may require such cards to be returned if the holder of the card breaches the Rules and Regulations.

Guests

Members are permitted a maximum of five (5) guests per household per day. Members who are under the age of 16 years are permitted a maximum of two (2) guests at any one time. No Arbour Lake Resident may be considered a guest.

Any requests for more than 5 guests must be made through a Residents Association staff person and requests are limited to a maximum of 16 guests per household.  The ALRA may at any time limit the number of guest bookings per day.

All guests must be accompanied by a Member at all times. Homeowner Members and Tenant Members are at all times responsible for the actions of their Family Members and their guests or their Family Members’ guests.

Guests must leave a piece of picture ID with the residents Lake Card. Guests may pick up their ID upon their depature. At no time can a guest be in the lake without a member.

Prohibitions

No person shall at any time have or take on the lake, its immediately adjacent parklands or any part of the Arbour Lake amenities not associated with the lake:

• any glass bottlesorany other glass product;
• any intoxication liquor, drug or similar
• substance;
• any animal;
• any bicycle or other vehicle;
• any open fire;
• any motor boat or snowmobile.

Roller-skates, roller blades, scooters and skateboards are prohibited on the walkways and sidewalks.

There is NO SMOKING at the park.

No person shall at any time discharge, deposit, throw, dump or place any trash or debris of any kind whatsoever (including, without limitation, any toxic or dangerous substance or material) in the lake, all of which are strictly prohibited at all times.

Boating

BOATING ACTIVITIES WILL NOT BE SUPERVISED!

The water temperature must be 10 degrees Celsius for boating to be permitted on the lake.  All types of boats or watercraft on the lake shall be in the charge of a qualified ALRA Member of at least 16 years of age, and each person in said boats and watercraft MUST WEAR a proper fitting and Coast Guard Approved floatation device (PFD). All boating activities are to be conducted in strict compliance with the Canada Coast Guard regulations.

No boat or watercraft shall be operated in a careless or dangerous manner.  In the event of a boating accident a good safety rule is STAY WITH THE BOAT UNTIL ASSISTANCE ARRIVES.

Boat Usage

• Boats must be signed out through an Arbour Lake Staff Member by a qualified Member of 16 years of age or older with a valid membership card.
• Reservations are not accepted on boats.  They are loaned out on a first come, first serve basis.
• Rowboats, canoes and kayaks are subject to a two (1) hour maximum rental period.  Pedal boats are allowed a thirty (30) minute rental period.  During peak hours, time limits will be adjusted at the discretion of the lake staff.
• Life jackets must be worn at all times while boating and are to be kept dry if possible.
• Fishing is only permitted from the rowboats and canoes.
• Boats should be returned promptly when finished and are not to be docked in any other location other than the designated boat launch area.
• Boats or other equipment that are damaged or unsafe must be returned immediately.
• All boats or watercrafts should immediately come ashore if potentially hazardous conditions arise such as lightning, dangerous winds or storm conditions.
• All boats and other equipment must be returned at least 1/2 hour prior to closing.
• No boat rentals permitted within 1 hour of closing.

Restrictions

• Row Boats: 3 adults
• Canoes/Kayaks: 2 adults
• 2 Person Paddleboat: 2 adults
• 4 Person Paddleboat: 4 adults & 1 child

Fishing

FISHING ACTIVITIES WILL NOT BE SUPERVISED!
Arbour Lake is a private facility and therefore holds a valid fishing license for all members.  Fishing privileges on Arbour Lake are restricted to Members and their guests provided the Member is present.  All fish kept by a guest of a Member will be counted as part of that Member’s daily and monthly limit.

Regulations

• Membership Cards are to be turned into the office while you are fishing.
• Fishing may only be done from the designated fishing docks.  Fishing is not permitted from the boat launch area or into the swimming area.
• Hooks must be barbless. This promotes the release of healthy fish and ensures the survival of released fish.
• No live bait, corn or nets may be used to catch fish.
• Only one rod per resident may be cast at any one time and fishing lines must be attended to at all times.
• All fish kept must be killed immediately and are not to be kept on a stringer in the lake.
• All fish kept must be reported at the entrance before you are able to get your Membership Card back.
• Random tackle box checks will be performed before, during and after entering the lake to ensure all Rules and Regulations are being followed.
• No cleaning of fish is permitted on the Arbour Lake Amenities.

Limits

• One (1) fish per day, per household,
  -Eight (8) fish per month. per household,
  -Forty (40) fish per year, per household.

Suspensions

There will be a one month suspension from fishing if:

• You use live bait, corn or nets to catch fish
• You use barbed hooks
• You do not claim fish

In order to properly control and maintain the fish population in the lake, the Residents Association reserves the right, from time to time and without notice, to suspend fishing rights in the lake for a period of time as the Residents Association, in its sole discretion, deems necessary or prudent.

Swimming

SWIMMING AREA IS NOT SUPERVISED!

It is recommended that small children be restricted to the marked swimming area.  All persons under the age of 18 SHOULD WEAR a Coast Guard Approved floatation device outside of the designated swim area.  A floatation device refers to any OBJECT whether inflatable or not that has the ability to assist or keep a person afloat in the water.

Safety Tips

•    If you bring children to swim, please watch them at all times. 
•    We highly recommend children wear a PFD at all times.
•    Children must remain in the buoyed swim area.
•    Swim aids and toys must remain in the swim area.
•    Swimming with a buddy is safer and way more fun.
•    No diving.
•    No swimming from the boat docks, except for residents who have their own docks.
•    No swimming during lightning storms.
•    No swimming after dark.  

Docks

The use of all docks giving access to the lake (including docks giving access to the lake from lake shore lots) shall be subject to such rules and regulations as may be enacted from time to time by the ALRA.

The use of any dock giving access to the lake from a particular lake shore lot shall (except in the case of an emergency) be restricted to the owners of that particular lake shore lot and their families, tenants and guests.

Lake Access

The Lake Access Walkways are intended for the sole use of the homeowners of the Lake Access Lots which are immediately adjacent to such Walkways, and the families and guests of such homeowners.

Fire Pit

There is a gas powered fire pit located on the patio overlooking the lake.  Please ask a staff member if at any time if you would like the fire lit.  The fire pit is not “exclusive” and is available for everyone’s enjoyment but is available for reservations.

• Reservations may be made in advance for a maximum 1 hour period.  This is a free booking.
• The only items that can be cooked on the fire pit are items that can be cooked on a stick such as hotdogs, smokies and marshmallows.  The ALRA will provide metal sticks upon request.
• No grills are permitted on the fire pit. 
• Please use common courtesy & manners when sharing the FIRE PIT and ensure the area is left clean after use.

Fees

Maintaining and improving on first class amenities requires a strong revenue base, hence annual fees. Every lot in Arbour Lake has a legal "Encumbrance" registered against the Certificate of Land Title that legally requires the owner to pay a yearly Residents Association Fee. The ALRA collects this fee in January to fund all operations for the upcoming year.  The Annual Fee goes towards daily lake operations, staffing the Association, the upkeep of all stone arbours, subsidizing other amenities provided for members.
 
It is a requirement that every homeowner submit a copy of their Certificate of Land Title to the Association upon registering.
 
Fees are due January 1 of every year.