In 2002, Innisfil District Association evolved from the demise of a 20-plus year old residents’ association known as the Big Bay Point Association. A group of members, believing there was desperate need to have a voice in the future of Innisfil, rejuvenated the association and renamed it Innisfil District Association. There was tremendous concern in the community at the time about the proposed Big
Bay Point marina project...now called Friday Harbour Resort…and its impact on Lake Simcoe and the area’s residents. After countless hours were spent with lawyers and planners, at town and county meetings and at OMB hearings, we were able to influence the implementation of strict environmental guidelines for the project, a reduction in the number of units to be built and the preservation of a 200-acre natural area in the middle of the property. Realizing there was a continuing need to voice residents’ concerns to Town council, our focus then turned to the major issues in Innisifil…the health of Lake Simcoe, sustainable development, the extension of water and sewer services, policing issues, improved fire services and the lack of doctors and medical care. And, today, almost 20 years later, we are still committed to ensuring a healthy, sustainable lifestyle for Innisfil residents now and in the future.
