Membership and payment
mandatory
Check the property, not just the neighbourhood.
No individual title, account balance or household access is certified here. A maintenance boundary, nearby amenity or condo fee does not settle those questions.
01 / FOLLOW THE MONEY
Fees, classes & context.
Current fee schedule not recorded.
Ask the association for the period, property class, taxes and any separate charges. Unknown is not zero.
02 / THE PROPERTY CONTEXT
Which properties and households participate?
Title-linked obligation
yes
Property coverage
LBRA describes lake, green spaces and pathways enclosed by Lake Placid Drive. The welcome pack illustrates seven access areas. Neither establishes a current legal parcel list; verify the property's encumbrance and its assigned pathway. This is a distinct association within the wider Lake Bonavista area.
Condominium units
Condo eligibility is not verified for Lake Bonaventure. Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association explicitly excludes condominiums, but it is a different association. That rule cannot establish eligibility for Bonaventure. Request the current eligible parcel list and written confirmation for the specific unit.
Members and eligible family members
Members in good standing and Family Members may use LBRA property under the rules. The articles' complete membership and Family Member definitions still need review.
Accompanied guests
All guests must remain with a Member. The adult guest allowance is described as reasonable without a numerical cap; Family Members under 16 may have two guests and must themselves be accompanied by a Member.
Tenants, suites and non-resident owners
No reviewed tenant-transfer or landlord-overlap policy. Obtain written eligibility confirmation; do not borrow Lake Bonavista's household rules.
No specific source attached to this item. Confirm before relying on it.
General public and neighbouring households
Access is private to members, eligible family members and accompanied guests. A nearby address alone does not establish membership.
03 / THE PROPERTY CONTEXT
What the association does
Services and assets
Funds lake operations and maintenance, including the maintenance superintendent, water pumping, purchased water and rainbow-trout stocking. · Manages shared access areas and island docks under rules for members, eligible family members and accompanied guests.
04 / THE PROPERTY CONTEXT
Amenities and access
Lake Bonaventure: swimming, boating and fishing
Unsupervised private lake use; follow June 2025 rules and current safety notices.
Island, shared docks and access pathways
Shared access docks serve the members assigned to that pathway. Island and bridge are off limits after dark.
Seasonal lake skating
Ice conditions vary; this record does not confirm that the lake is open or safe on any particular day.
05 / THE PROPERTY CONTEXT
Rules and responsibilities
A 2024 budget assumption is not the current bill
The ten-year plan prepared April 25, 2024 assumes $1,750 per residence across 143 residences. It includes a 2026 projection, but does not establish a 2026 invoice or GST treatment. May 2024 minutes record approval under the treasurer report; May 2025 minutes say the budget and ten-year plan were reviewed. Obtain the current approved assessment before relying on the planning figure.
Ask what happened to the planned capital work
The April 2024 plan schedules pump replacements in 2026, 2028 and 2030, alongside island dock/electrical work and later equipment replacement. These are estimates and planned dates, not confirmation of completed work or special assessments. Request current financial statements, project outcomes and the updated reserve plan before assessing future costs.
2025 members approved a 143-person membership cap
May 26, 2025 minutes record a 25–1 vote to change Article 4(e) from a maximum of 200 memberships to no more than 143 persons. This is evidence of the recorded resolution, not a current registered parcel list or proof that a particular household qualifies. Obtain the complete articles, filing confirmation and later amendments.
Use the current invoice for the amount and deadline
The June 2025 rules require payment in full by the invoice deadline. They specify 1.5% monthly interest beginning on the first day of the following month and describe discretionary lien or collection action. Default can suspend household access and meeting attendance/voting. Current amounts, GST and account balance remain unverified.
Daylight access and under-16 supervision
Access is during daylight unless the board specifies other hours. The island and bridge are always off limits after dark. Family Members under 16 and all guests must be accompanied by a Member at all times.
Cards may be required and cannot be loaned
The board may require Membership Cards on association property and inspection on request. Cards are non-transferable. Replacement cost and the new-owner process are unconfirmed.
Guest attendance requires a Member host
The rules allow a reasonable number of guests without a general numeric cap. Family Members under 16 may have at most two guests; the Member-accompaniment requirement still applies.
Five fish per household per day, including guests
June 2025 rules set a daily household limit of five fish, including guests. Guests must fish with a Member. Live bait and cleaning fish on lake property or docks are prohibited. The older welcome pack says five per person; use the newer household rule and seek clarification if older materials are supplied.
Manual boats and small electric motors
Manual watercraft and boats with small electric motors are permitted; gas-powered boats and anchors are prohibited. Operation must be in the charge of a Member or Family Member aged at least 16. The association requires life jackets while using watercraft; this is reported as an association rule, not independent verification of provincial law.
Keep dock fronts clear and remove boats before freeze-up
Moor away from dock fronts. Shared-dock users should use the provided rack where side mooring is unsafe, or store watercraft on their own property if racks are full. Remove boats before freezing; take water toys home when not in use.
Confirm dock work before repairs or replacement
The rules allow each lakeside Member one floating dock, at most 16 by 16 feet, conforming to historical standards. Contact a director before repairs or replacement. Railings and contaminating coatings are prohibited. Shared access docks are for members on that particular pathway, not every lake user.
Coordinate shoreline work and protect the lake liner
Coordinate development near the shoreline with lake maintenance. Keep adjoining access paths unobstructed and trim growth to the property line. Construction crews, equipment and materials are prohibited on shared pathways during summer. Do not drain pools or hot tubs into the lake.
Pets are excluded from lake property, including winter ice
The rules exclude pets from the water, pathways, island, docks and ice, and describe a service-dog exception with identification. Confirm accommodation arrangements with the association.
No alcohol, glass, smoking or fires
Alcohol, glass, smoking and vaping, open fires, fireworks and barbecues are prohibited on association property. The rules also prohibit bicycles and vehicles.
Unsupervised water use and no bridge jumping
The association describes an unsupervised lake with swimming at the user's risk. Jumping or diving from the bridge is prohibited. Check current water and ice notices; a seasonal activity listing is not an opening notice.
06 / THE PROPERTY CONTEXT
What is separate or excluded
Not part of this service
The welcome package distinguishes LBRA from Lake Bonavista Homeowners Association, which provides Lake Bonavista access, and the separate community association's recreation programmes. · Do not treat a Bonaventure account as confirmation that another association's dues are paid or its household access requirements are satisfied.
08 / THE PROPERTY CONTEXT
Title and governance
Encumbrance
The association describes mandatory annual fees secured by a title encumbrance. Review the instrument registered against the specific property.
Governance and control
resident
BEFORE YOU RELY ON IT
Your next questions.
- 01Obtain the LBRA encumbrance, complete articles, filing of the 2025 membership-cap resolution and exact legal parcel eligibility.
- 02Request the current invoice, GST treatment, due date, paid balance and any special assessments; the 2024 plan's $1,750 assumption is not a current invoice.
- 03Check separate Lake Bonavista membership and outstanding fees; do not combine the two accounts.
- 04Confirm the assigned pathway, shared dock or private dock rights and any outstanding approvals.
- 05Obtain written tenant, suite, Family Member and non-resident-owner eligibility.
- 06Read the June 2025 rules and later notices; clarify the older fishing-limit conflict.
- 07Request the updated capital/reserve plan and confirm outcomes of pump, island and dock work proposed in 2024.
Selling here? Keep these together
- Provide separate statements for each applicable association and any condominium corporation.
- Supply the registered title documents and dock or shoreline approvals.
- Confirm the buyer-registration and membership-card process directly with LBRA.
READ THE ORIGINAL
Document references.
2024–2033 budget and capital plan — prepared April 25, 2024
budget · HistoricalPreparation date, not proof of approval. Two pages include 2023 actuals and forecasts. $1,750 is a planning assumption; current invoice and tax treatment unconfirmed.
May 26, 2025 AGM minutes, special resolution and proxy
board meeting · HistoricalFour pages; recorded membership-cap amendment. Attachment 3 is a reference to the Articles PDF, not the articles. Included proxy is meeting-specific and should not be reused as a current form.
May 15, 2024 AGM minutes
board meeting · HistoricalOne-page meeting record; does not state an individual fee amount.
Lake Bonaventure Rules and Regulations — June 2025
lake rules · Association-publishedSix pages read; June 2025 footer. Current invoice amount and original articles are not included.
New resident welcome package and access reference map — 2023
resident handbook · HistoricalThree pages; map on page 3 is not legal boundary geometry. Fishing limit differs from June 2025 rules. Historical contact roster has not been reproduced as current.
THE EVIDENCE TRAIL
Sources & review scope.
Imported source-linked research; original field review dates retained.
Reconciled on Sep 22, 2026 from HomeownersAssociation.ca’s existing profile. Importing does not refresh the underlying verification dates.
A source reference is not a full-document review. Dates and scope below belong to the underlying research, not this page’s publication date.
2024–2033 annual budget, prepared April 25, 2024 drive.google.com · Historical
Sep 6, 2026Both pages read and visually inspected. Includes 2023 actuals and future planning columns. The $1,750 per-residence fee assumption is not a verified current invoice; projected reserve balances and capital work are not actual outcomes.
May 26, 2025 AGM minutes and membership-cap resolution drive.google.com · Historical
Sep 6, 2026All four pages read and visually inspected. Records 25–1 approval of Article 4(e) amendment to a maximum of 143 persons. Attachment 3 only refers to a separate Articles PDF; the articles themselves are absent. Filing and later amendments unverified.
May 15, 2024 AGM minutes drive.google.com · Historical
Sep 6, 2026One page read and visually inspected. Records approval under the treasurer report after discussion of budget, actuals and ten-year plan. No explicit fee amount or attachment identifying the exact budget version. May 2025 minutes record approval of these minutes.
Rules and Regulations — June 2025 drive.google.com · Association-published
Sep 6, 2026All six pages read as text; pages 1, 4 and 5 visually inspected. June 2025 is printed in the footer; November 2025 upload is not an effective date. Original title instrument and articles remain unreviewed.
New resident welcome package — 2023 footer drive.google.com · Historical
Sep 6, 2026All three pages read as text; page 3 access map visually inspected. Uploaded June 2024, but footer says 2023. Its per-person fishing limit differs from the June 2025 household limit. Map is an access reference, not a parcel membership survey.
Welcome and property eligibility lkbonavista.ca · Association-published
Sep 5, 2026