NEWS

Septic Inspection
The Town of Bracebridge is conducting inspections of septic tanks on Browning Island under the Municipal sewage system re-inspection program. For details, check the members' tab.

Muskoka Heritage Trust
The Muskoka Heritage Trust Nature Reserve on Browning Island was completed in 2004. It is a 297-acre reserve created through the generous donations of many people. Two individuals donated a large portion of the reserve, and a group of island residents, The Friends of Browning Island, rallied together and donated over half a million dollars to the Muskoka Heritage Trust to purchase the rest.

The reserve is made up of mixed upland forest interspersed with open fields and small wetlands. It is located in the interior of the island. Maidenhair fern is not common to Muskoka, but is found here in the rich soil under the young maple trees. The mix of open and forested areas makes this reserve an ideal spot to see white tail deer and a wide variety of birds.

There is ongoing interest among island residents to increase the reserve lands. Recent changes to taxation rules make land trust donations now much more attractive financially, and Muskoka Heritage Trust is willing to help. If you are interested in more information about how to donate lands on Browning Island please contact Kathy Ristic.

The outlines in this image roughly define the Heritage Lands

Incorporating of Browning Island Cottagers' Association

Letter confirming incorporation of Browning Island Cottagers' Association

Also see the Letters of Incorporation in the Members Tab