2025-Nov-21
What Our Members Said in the 2025 “Your Lakes, Your Views” Survey
Earlier this year more than 7,100 lake users across Ontario took part in the fourth “Your Lakes, Your Views” survey from Safe Quiet Lakes. Georgian Bay was well‑represented with 817 individual respondents. This is the second time our region has been included, and the results are shaping the conversation on how we protect and enjoy our waters. Building on similar studies in 2013, 2017 and 2021, the 2025 survey provides a 12‑year trend on lake‑related attitudes and behaviours.
Key Takeaways:
- A near‑ideal experience, but growing concerns – Most people love the lake lifestyle, yet they feel the quality of that experience is being eroded.
- Mixed‑use is the norm – 90 % of respondents support a variety of activities on the water, provided everyone respects common‑sense norms and accommodates others.
- Shared stewardship – There’s strong consensus that all lake users share responsibility for environmental protection, with power‑boat operators bearing extra duty for safe coexistence.
- Actionable solutions – A clear majority backs measures to curb dangerous boating, cut noise and reduce wake impacts, seeing them as reasonable ways to safeguard the experience we all cherish.
The survey confirms what many of us already feel: our lakes are a treasured, multi‑generational hub that needs thoughtful stewardship. GBA will be sharing more detailed findings over the next few months.
You can see the executive summary and the full 2025 survey results here.
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