PROPANE DISCOUNT GROUP
IVDAARA has teamed up with Canada's oldest propane company, Sparlings Propane, to provide a discount and benefits for our members. Join IVDAARA for just $15/annually, and you are eligible to join the Island View - Sparlings Propane Group. For info, contact us.
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Locations - Cedar Hill Park, Greystone Trails Parking and Presqu'ile Parkette.
BALD EAGLE
Often spotted along the shores of Georgian Bay. This photo was near 5km marker on Grey Road 1.
CENTENNIAL PARK
A hidden gem, Centennial Park has a lovely cobblestone beach. This memorial bench gives you a relaxing view of Georgian Bay. There is a picnic shelter and a small amount of parking available.
THE VIEW!
The view from the Women's Institute Parkette over the fields to the water is stunning.
Welcome to Island View Drive and Area Ratepayers' Association
The Island View Drive AND AREA Ratepayers' Association was created in 1975 for the purpose of bringing the permanent and seasonal residents of Grey Road 1, the area locally known as Island View, AND area (Kemble, Big Bay, Presqui'le, Oxenden, etc) together in an informal, social, mutually beneficial union. It was founded on the principles of value retention, enhancement, and joy of ownership. Further, we are ever vigilant to the concerns of our membership as embodied in their directives for social, community and environmental responsibilities.
IVDAARA is a non-profit Corporation registered under the Ontario Non-Profit Corporation Act.
Annual membership to the Island View Drive and Area Ratepayers’ Association (IVDAARA) is $15.00. The fiscal year for IVDAARA runs from July 1 to June 30 each year; therefore, payment of renewal is due to the Treasurer on July 1st each year. How to join and/or pay your annual dues – Bank online etransfer to treasurer@islandviewratepayers.com and send an email…
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Join us for this colourful, interesting presentation by Willy and Audrey on their adventures to capture the perfect high quality photos of many rare orchids of this region. Willy took these photos for the 5th edition of the Canadian best seller Orchids Bruce & Grey. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Refreshments will be served by the Kemble…
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Ride Don’t Hide, to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association was held onJune 26th. IVDAARA again participated with an 7 person team who successfully raised$3000.00. The Island View Riders Team, in their 3rd year of participating, raised the thirdhighest amount in all of Grey-Bruce. One individual on our team, Marie Simpson, raisedthe 5th highest amount in all of…
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The longest yard sale returns after a 2 year absence due to the pandemic. On Saturday June 4th, the Island View Drive and Area Ratepayers Association sponsors this neighbourhood yard sale, mainly on Grey Road 1 and Presqu’ile Road but watch for the signs. Join in as either a Seller or as a Buyer! From approximately 8 am till noon.
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IVDAARA holds a fundraiser for the Chapman House Hospice in Owen Sound by holding an event May 28, 2022 at the Wiarton Propeller Club. Buy tickets now – we’ll have drink samples from Gleason Brook Winery, Mudtown Brewery, Ironwood Coffee and kombucha from BabesBoocha. Food samples are supplied from many local businesses like Georgian Bay Honey, Big Bay General Store…
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The Island View Riders raised over $3200 for Canadian Mental Health Association during their annual Ride Don’t Hide event. This year our team had 11 participants, and 10 of them chose to cycle beautiful Island View Drive on a sunny June day to collectively, but socially distanced, complete their ride. They celebrated their achievement with an ice cream from the…
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