In actuality, the "Estates" have become a desirable place to live and offer many amenities to its residents. There are two oceanfront parks at Thieves Bay and Shingle Bay, several ocean access points, and two lakes. Magic Lake is open to the public for swimming and rowing, whereas Buck Lake is the main public water supply and is off limits to all except those who reside along its shores. The world-class Golf Island disc golf park is located in the midst of the subdivision, off of Galleon Way. Several trails lead to the disc park and connect to Prior Centennial Campground. A myriad of short hiking trails traverse the Magic Lake area, creating convenient shortcuts and pleasant walks for local residents. The south trailhead to the Roe Lake portion of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve begins from the northwest edge of Magic Lake Estates at the end of Galleon Way. Best of all, much of the shoreline of the Magic Lake Estates area is frequented by pods of orcas during the summer months.
(From: The Pender Islands Handbook C2006)
Magic Lake Estates Property Owners Society
The MLPOS is a homeowners association that encompasses the Magic Lake Estates community. Membership is optional but strongly encouraged, and the dues are $20 per year per family. Membership is required for those who wish to obtain an annual pass to the tennis courts or to get a slip at Thieves Bay Marina. See below for the tennis court fees.
The MLPOS application form can be downloaded from the following link:
MLPOS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Instructions: Click above to download form (you will need an up to date free
Adobe Acrobat Reader); Print form; Fill out the form; and
Deliver: Drop in the MLPOS folder at the Pender Realty office at the Driftwood, or mail to P.O Box 65, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M0, Canada.
2007/2008 Board of Directors
Sue Bailey (President)
Gerry Roy (Vice-President & Community Liaison Director)
Val Butcher (Secretary & Publicity)
Jean Deschenes (Treasurer)
Wally Foster (Marina Director)
Gordon Resvick and Rob Betts (Assistant Marina Directors)
Brian Starkey (Marina Project Director)
Michael Wiley (Recreation Director, Tennis)
-Vacant - (Community Activities Director)
Joanna Rogers (MLPOS Office Manager)
Contact Information
Sue Bailey, President - Phone/fax: (250) 629.3703
2636 Shoal Rd, Pender Island, BC V0N 2M2
email: sbailey@cablelan.net
Marina Phone Line - 629.3686
Wally Foster, Marina Manager - 629.9930
Brian Starkey, Marina Project Manager - 629.8356
Michael Wiley, Tennis Court Manager - 629.3911
- Vacant - Community Activities - Phone # Pending
NEW Marina email: notify@thievesbay.com
Use to pass on information such as:
When you are going to be away;
When you are taking your boat out;
When you are launching;
Marina observations, ideas etc.
History Of MLPOS
In late 1974 the Developers of Magic Lake Estates let it be known that having completed their commitments, they were withdrawing from any further participation in the affairs of the subdivision. They further suggested that the property owners make arrangements to take over and administer various parcels of land, Thieves Bay Marina, a horse coral, playground, ball diamond, and several miles of walking trails.
A group of concerned property owners formed an ad hoc committee and arranged for a meeting of all property owners on January 4th 1975. This meeting, with 106 people present, approved the following motions:
1. ‘That a committee be formed to form an association or society to investigate the feasibility of acquiring these properties from the developers and administering them.’
2. ‘That the present ‘ad hoc’ committee remain as presently formed until the society is formed and a general election completed, but in no event for longer than one year.' (Members: B. Matthews, T. McDonald, D. Keating, T. Matty, E. Chisholm, J. King, A. Passmore, W. Martin, R. Peck, G. Haley, W. Jeffers).
On January 10th, 1975 the above committee submitted a report to all property owners with a questionnaire seeking direction on two alternatives;
1. To form a society to assume ownership and responsibility for taxes, lease fees, maintenance, etc. on the properties available for the developers, or
2. To take no action and allow the properties to revert to the Province.
Replies were received from 505 property owners with 91.3% in favour of forming the Society. On the basis of this response the committee proceeded with the preparation of a constitution and by-laws and the Society was duly registered with the Registrar of Companies on August 29th, 1975.”
The Society relies on the voluntary payment of annual membership dues to provide funds for taxes, general maintenance and improvement work. The dues have remained at $20 for the last 37 years.
(Submitted by: Sue Bailey)
Magic Lake Estates Facilities
The main facilities under the jurisdiction of MLPOS are Thieves Bay Marina, the public tennis courts and playground, and the Magic Lake picnic area at Schooner Way and Privateers Rd.
Tennis Courts
MLPOS maintains two tennis courts on Privateers Road, west of Galleon Way. A key is required for access. MLPOS members pay an optional annual fee for access in addition to their homeowner's association dues. Non-members may obtain a key for a higher annual fee. The general public can also gain access on a per-play basis for a nominal fee by following the instructions posted on the entrance gate. Local residents get together at these courts Wednesday and Friday mornings to play round robins.
Annual Fees for MLPOS Members:
Family: $37.00 + 5%GST (With $20 membership dues + GST totals $59.85)
Single: $22.00 + 5%GST (With $20 membership dues + GST totals $44.10)
Annual Fees for Non-Members:
Family: $67.00 + 5%GST totals $70.35
Single: $52.00 + 5%GST totals $54.60