The bridge on Kennedy Road that has often been repaired is getting completely replaced. That means that starting this week and for an estimated 3 months, Kennedy Road will be closed between Mount Albert Road and Doane Road. To and from the south, access will be via either Doane Road or Queensville Sideroad. When coming up Highway 404, it will likely be faster to exit further north at the Queensville Road off ramp. https://www.yorkregion.com/news/kennedy-road-in-east-gwillimbury-closed-for-3-months-for-bridge-replacement/article_79ff2fac-e53e-5918-b516-680362a26c50.html July 19: Construction started. The road is closed at the bridge. Update: On December 19th, York Region announced that construction would continue until the end of March 2024. (It was originallyRead More →

Just in time for the busy season, we have finished several major renovations! First, the showers and toilets in the clubhouse have been completely renovated. The floor was ripped up to fix some drainage issues and all the tiles on the walls and floors have been redone. The plumbing is all new as is the hardware. It looks great and the showers are so much nicer to use now. We also finished the door replacement project that started in late 2022. The fire inspector required us to replace the doors on all the guest rooms as well as add a firedoor in the hallway. ItRead More →

The government has allowed some loosening of restrictions. See: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1001451/ontario-outlines-steps-to-cautiously-and-gradually-ease-public-health-measures For Bare Oaks that means that indoor dining at the Bare Bistro, saunas, and the hot tub are now open with capacity restrictions. You can also now book cabins, guest rooms, and campsites. There are a few other changes too… Details at: https://www.bareoaks.ca/covid-19/Read More →

Ontario has reverted to a modified stage 2 of reopening. That means at Bare Oaks that the hot tub and sauna are now closed. Gatherings are limited to 5 people indoors and 10 outdoors. The Bare Bistro is only open for take-out. Full details are available here: https://www.bareoaks.ca/covid-19/ The government announcement calls this latest measure “temporary” and “time-limited” without specifying any time limit. But hopefully in a few weeks things will have settled down and restrictions will be loosened. Read More →

There appears to be some confusion about our previous announcement regarding the new Ontario government regulation that takes effect on Wednesday, September 22nd. The proof of vaccination or medical exemption certificate requirement only applies to the indoor amenities of the clubhouse/main building. Since our initial announcement, the government has issued more details about where and how restrictions for unvaccinated people must be applied. The following activities and areas are NOT restricted: Access to the office and store Toilet near the office Toilets by the beach and in the camping area Eating at the Bare Bistro patio Camping Cabin rentals Pool Beach All other outdoor areasRead More →

Effective September 22 Ontario regulations will require that people show proof of vaccination or a medical exemption certificate before using the indoor facilities of the main building/clubhouse and restaurant. For details on this regulation, please see: https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1000779/ontario-to-require-proof-of-vaccination-in-select-settings Members who do not provide proof of vaccination or a medical exemption certificate will have clubhouse access removed from their keyband and/or keyfob until this government requirement is revoked. We understand that not everyone is in agreement with this new regulation. Please do not take out your frustration on our staff as they are simply implementing a legal requirement. Failure to follow this law could result in theRead More →

We now have a page listing what is currently open at Bare Oaks. We will keep updating it as government regulations and our own processes change. https://www.bareoaks.ca/covid-19/Read More →

The provincial government announced today new regulations that allow Bare Oaks members with a trailer to access it starting on Saturday May 16th. The announcement authorizes “access for trailers and recreational vehicles whose owners have a full season contract.” At this time, we still cannot accept any leisure visits for motel rooms, cabins, or short-term camping. We expect this to change in the very near future. If you make a reservation and we have to cancel it because of government restrictions, we will give you a full refund. If you cancel the reservation then our normal cancellation policy still applies. On Tuesday May 19th the province willRead More →