The history section aims to promote knowledge of the rich and fascinating history of Lac Bernard among members of the lake community. 

The Archives are the official repository for the records of the Owners’ and Residents’ Association of Lake Bernard. It contains multiple kinds of records, including documents, photos, maps and other material, that document the rich history of our lake. The Archives can be accessed at this link.

Sections of the Archives that will be of particular interest to those researching the history of the lake can be accessed through the following links:  

> First Nations

> The Fishing Club

> Historical Maps

> Historical Aerial Photos

> Stories Documenting Families and Individuals

> Stories Documenting History of the Lake

> Newspaper Clippings Collection of Lac Bernard

> Historical Research and Sources

> Properties and Deeds

> Related History

A rich source of information and one to which you can make contributions of your own is the Facebook Lac Bernard History Group. The Group, which was established in June, 2024, has over 170 members who share a deep interest in the history of the lake. Many have posted fascinating stories and documents that have enriched our connection with the lake and the generations of cottagers and residents who have come before us. The Group can be accessed at: 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/843839207767342

We hope that by sharing the historical information available on this website, we will encourage you and other members of the lake community to contribute to a collective memory of life on the lake that we can pass along to future generations. Contact the archives@lacbernard.ca to connect with the ORALB archivist who can advise you on how you can contribute your written stories, oral histories, and interesting documents and photos.