The following Key River Area residents volunteer their time to manage your KRAA. Please contact them at any time with your questions, concerns, ideas and kudos at:
Email: info at kraa dot ca Telephone: 705.479.5414 Please note that email will elicit a faster response.
Jana has a strong bond with the Key River area,
as her grandfather (the painter) grew up
there, having arrived in 1932. She first
came to the area when she was a little girl of 3 years
old and was captivated by it.
She escapes to the family cottage on the Key River
with her husband and two children every chance she gets.
Dianne’s connection to Key Harbour
goes back to her grandparents
Jessie and Cos Lyte, who were the first owners of Key Harbour Lodge.
Dianne has been visiting the area since before she was born!
She enjoys exploring the river and the back bays on her orange kayak
or her SUP, accompanied by her loyal friend Marty the mutt.
treasurer at kraa.ca
Morley has been a regular visitor of Key Harbour since
the mid 1970’s, and he now considers Genessee Bay as his home‑away‑from‑home.
He loves spending most of his summers at “the Key”, where he can indulge in his
hobbies of boating, fishing, and hunting.
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago and has been maintaining
it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Kathy has been coming to the Key River Area since 1982.
Kathy’s father, Judge Glenn, had been coming to the area since the 1960s, and bought a share of Maybee Point.
Kathy loves spending time on Maybee Point, where she can admire the Bay and the natural beauty of the area.
Paul has a long history with the Key River area, as his father, the Mad Artist, lived there since 1932.
Paul’s grandmother ran the Michaud Inn, which later became Aalto’s Isle and then The Four Winns.
Paul has been coming to the area since he was a baby. Every summer, his family would move to the
Michaud Inn, and later, to their own cottage on the River. They would stay there until school
started again. Paul took over the responsibility for the cottage around 2003 and has been taking
care of it ever since. He tries to spend every weekend that the water is not frozen at the cottage on Key River,
with his daughter, son‑in‑law, two granddaughters, and the variety of dogs.
Paul is our Environmental Liason.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since 2021. A relative new comer to the area, she and her husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the Harbour !
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, the waves, wind and weather have forever been a part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has to offer in every season.
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since 2021. A relative new comer to the area, she and her husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the Harbour !
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, the waves, wind and weather have forever been a part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has to offer in every season.
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago and has been maintaining
it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
treasurer at kraa.ca
Morley has been a regular visitor of Key Harbour since
the mid 1970’s, and he now considers Genessee Bay as his home‑away‑from‑home.
He loves spending most of his summers at “the Key”, where he can indulge in his
hobbies of boating, fishing, and hunting.
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
treasurer at kraa.ca
Morley has been a regular visitor of Key Harbour since
the mid 1970’s, and he now considers Genessee Bay as his home‑away‑from‑home.
He loves spending most of his summers at “the Key”, where he can indulge in his
hobbies of boating, fishing, and hunting.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since 2021. A relative new comer to the area, she and her husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the Harbour !
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, the waves, wind and weather have forever been a part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has to offer in every season.
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago and has been maintaining
it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since 2021. A relative new comer to the area, she and her husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the Harbour !
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, the waves, wind and weather have forever been a part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has to offer in every season.
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since 2021. A relative new comer to the area, she and her husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the Harbour !
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, the waves, wind and weather have forever been a part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has to offer in every season.
Kathy has been coming to the Key River Area since 1982.
Kathy’s father, Judge Glenn, had been coming to the area since the 1960s, and bought a share of Maybee Point.
Kathy loves spending time on Maybee Point, where she can admire the Bay and the natural beauty of the area.
Jana has a strong bond with the Key River area,
as her grandfather (the painter) grew up
there, having arrived in 1932. She first
came to the area when she was a little girl of 3 years
old and was captivated by it.
She escapes to the family cottage on the Key River
with her husband and two children every chance she gets.
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
Deborah Baldesarra
Board of Directors
Social & Education Committee
Dianne Grassie
Dianne’s connection to Key Harbour
goes back to her grandparents
Jessie and Cos Lyte, who were the first owners of Key Harbour Lodge.
Dianne has been visiting the area since before she was born!
She enjoys exploring the river and the back bays on her orange kayak
or her SUP, accompanied by her loyal friend Marty the mutt.
Board of Directors (Secretary)
Ben Howes
Board of Directors
Membership Committee
Andrew Hurlbut
Andrew and his family have been enjoying the mouth of
Henvey Inlet since 1975, when they built a cottage there.
He assumed responsibility for the cottage 25 years ago and has been maintaining
it ever since.
Andrew is the KRAA's liaison with Pattern Energy (HIFN wind farm)
He is also an active member of the Georgian Bay Association and functions as the KRAA's liason.
In the GBA, he leads the Boating, Safety & Emergencies committee and serves as the Secretary
on the GBA Executive. He is also involved in the Coastal Protection Committee, the
Floating Accommodation Sub Committee, and the Governance committee.
Board of Directors (GBA Ambassador)
Membership Committee
Safety Committee
Cary Kokkinen
Board of Directors
Communication & Marketing Committee
Buoy and Navigation
Winter Committee
Steve Lahti
Winter Committee
Morley MacDonald
treasurer at kraa.ca
Morley has been a regular visitor of Key Harbour since
the mid 1970’s, and he now considers Genessee Bay as his home‑away‑from‑home.
He loves spending most of his summers at “the Key”, where he can indulge in his
hobbies of boating, fishing, and hunting.
Board of Directors (Treasurer)
Membership Committee
Buoy and Navigation
Kathy Marshman
Kathy has been coming to the Key River Area since 1982.
Kathy’s father, Judge Glenn, had been coming to the area since the 1960s, and bought a share of Maybee Point.
Kathy loves spending time on Maybee Point, where she can admire the Bay and the natural beauty of the area.
Board of Directors
Social & Education Committee
Sam McKinney
Board of Directors
Safety Committee
Paul Michaud
Paul has a long history with the Key River area, as his father, the Mad Artist, lived there since 1932.
Paul’s grandmother ran the Michaud Inn, which later became Aalto’s Isle and then The Four Winns.
Paul has been coming to the area since he was a baby. Every summer, his family would move to the
Michaud Inn, and later, to their own cottage on the River. They would stay there until school
started again. Paul took over the responsibility for the cottage around 2003 and has been taking
care of it ever since. He tries to spend every weekend that the water is not frozen at the cottage on Key River,
with his daughter, son‑in‑law, two granddaughters, and the variety of dogs.
Paul is our Environmental Liason.
Board of Directors
Rob Pasivirta
Board of Directors
Buoy and Navigation
Winter Committee
Jana Romyn (Michaud)
Jana has a strong bond with the Key River area,
as her grandfather (the painter) grew up
there, having arrived in 1932. She first
came to the area when she was a little girl of 3 years
old and was captivated by it.
She escapes to the family cottage on the Key River
with her husband and two children every chance she gets.
Board of Directors (Chair, President)
Social & Education Committee
Lizzie Scace
Lizzie has been coming to the Key Harbour area since 2021. A relative new comer to the area, she and her husband Dan Marchildon have embraced life in the Harbour !
Growing up on the shores of Southern Georgian Bay, the waves, wind and weather have forever been a part of her life.
Lizzie is inspired by all that the Key River Area has to offer in every season.
Board of Directors
Membership Committee (Chair)
Safety Committee (Chair)
Winter Committee
Social & Education Committee (Chair)
Carl Spiess
Carl has been visiting Key Harbour since 1964.
He served on the KRAA board from 1990–2010,
and on the Georgian Bay Association from 1991–1999.
Carl was a founding director of the Georgian Bay Land Trust from 1993–2012. He helped to set up and manage websites for all three organisations. A passionate
windsurfing enthusiast, Carl loves teaching KRAA members and visitors to the area
at the Launch Pad Windsurf and Foil Academy.
