The Saturday storms moved out early Sunday, and the day was quite nice. A bit on a chilly side for mid-July. Lots of sunshine and a northerly wind that seemed to keep the temperature down. Great day for more outdoor chores. Monday is starting out on the chilly side with mist rising from the much warmer lake water. The day should be sunny and cool. Rain is forecast to return later in the day Tuesday.
Decided to use the rainy day for some grocery shopping in town. Guess all 42,000 other seasonal residents (that is not a guess but is a statistic of the population within 25 miles of Bancroft in the summer that Hastings County uses to plan staffing levels) decided the same, as it was fairly crowded. Gave up on lunch at the new brew pub as the line was out the door waiting for a table.
Always get questions this time of year, especially from campers, about campfire and cooking fires during the day during summer months. Here is a link to my interpretation of O.Reg. 207/96 sections 8.1 through 8.4
https://lwra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/campfire-regulations-summer.pdf
This from the municipality regarding Dixon Lake access:
Communications have continued between the Township of Limerick, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), and Transport Canada regarding ongoing safety concerns and public navigation on Dixon Creek.
Transport Canada has confirmed that Dixon Creek is a navigable waterway and is open for public access. Residents and visitors using the waterway are encouraged to do so responsible and exercise caution while navigating the creek.
If anyone encounters any safety concerns, obstructions, or incidents while travelling on Dixon Creek, please report to the OPP Non-Emergency Line at 1-888-310-1122. The Township will continue to work collaboratively with the appropriate agencies to address concerns and provide updates as information becomes available.
The OLT hearing on ending the Limerick Estates project scheduled for July 22 has been postponed by mutual agreement between the parties until September 29th. There is still hope for a negotiated settlement. From what I have heard there has been no actual on the ground work happening, although I did see a truck exiting the project site from a civil engineering company recently.
. Whether renewing or becoming a new member of the Limerick Waterways Ratepayers Association (LWRA), you can do it easily on their website at: lwra.ca. Dues are $50 per year per cottage. Please support the organization that works on many issues of importance to the lake community. The canoe races, AGM and picnic will be Saturday, August 1st at 9:30AM, all being held sequentially at what is known as Frasers Beach. (169 Limerick Lake North Shore) The traditional sailboat race will be Sunday, August 2, at 2:00PM starting near the Coxwell cottage, (202 Limerick Lake South Shore)
Summer burning rules came into effect on April 1. Fires under 2 meters in diameter are permitted 7PM to 7AM only through October 31st. Check the municipal website for information regarding total fire bans during the summer should that become necessary. There is also information there on how to apply for a permit for a legal daytime fire through the summer months. (conditions allowing)
Newly updated information about the municipal landfill as of July 20, 2026:
https://lwra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Dump-update-July-2026.pdf
The 2026 fishing regulations are on-line.
https://lwra.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-fishing-regulations-summary-en-2025-12-08.pdf
The fishing seasons and regulations for this area (zone 15) remain the same as recent years. They are on pages 104-114 of the regulations book. Bass started on June 27 and ends November 30. Trout started January 1 and ends September 30 with the slot size of 16 to 21 inches to be returned to the lake. It is a one-line lake for ice fishing.
