Greater Molega Lake Lot Owners Association

Our Story

Nearly 50 Years of Protecting Something Truly Special. Since Incorporation of the Greater Molega Lake Lot Owners Association, the GMLLOA has been dedicated to protecting, maintaining, and enhancing one of Atlantic Canada’s most remarkable recreational communities.

What began in 1977 as a vision for lakeside living has grown into the largest recreational land development in Atlantic Canada... a breathtaking 3,000-acre community known as Lakeland Retreats, nestled among the pristine waters of Molega Lake, Ponhook Lake, Beaverdam Lake, Annis Lake, Hidden Lake, Beavertail Lake, and Black Rattle Lake.

Originally representing approximately 1,300 lots in the LaBelle and New Elm areas of Queens County, the Association today proudly serves approximately 1,235 properties, with owners from across Canada, the United States, and Europe... all drawn to the natural beauty, adventure, and peaceful lifestyle that Molega offers.

In 1977, the Association was entrusted with ownership and stewardship of the roads and green spaces throughout Lakeland Retreats, a responsibility we continue to honor today.

Today, our community includes:

• 1,235 privately owned properties
• 621 developed lots and 614 vacant parcels
• Over 52 kilometers of maintained private roads
• 10 boat launches connecting residents to some of Nova Scotia’s most sought-after lakes
• 5 public beaches for swimming, relaxing, and making lifelong memories
• A vibrant international community of property owners who share a passion for protecting this extraordinary place

Nearly five decades later, our mission remains unchanged... to preserve the wild beauty, strong sense of community, and unforgettable lake lifestyle that make Molega unlike anywhere else.

Fee Structure

All fees go towards our roads, infrastructure and services to the benefit of the lot owners on our roads.

The purpose of this Cottager’s Code for the Greater Molega Lake Lot Owners Association is not to dictate how people should live, but to encourage a shared respect for the values that make our lakes so special

Cottagers Code

Fire Index

Our forests are precious. Help us keep them and each other safe by following provincial burning guidelines and restrictions.

Maps

Detailed maps of our roadways and greenspaces can be found here.

Illegal Dumping in the GMLLOA Area: Our Community Deserves Better

For more than 30 years, residents in the Greater Molega Lake Lot Owners Association (GMLLOA) area have been dealing with a growing and deeply frustrating problem: illegal dumping at our rural garbage boxes. What should be a simple, well‑managed service for local cottages and households has instead become a magnet for out‑of‑area waste—furniture, appliances, renovation debris, and truckloads of garbage that do not come from our community. Certainly, some members misuse the bin

Apr 30

🌱 Spring Road Update – April Conditions in the GMLLOA Area

As we move into April, the familiar spring thaw is once again taking a toll on the gravel roads throughout the Greater Molega Lake and surrounding areas. This part of Queens County sits in a lake‑district interior , where the combination of forest cover, shaded corridors, and moisture‑holding soils means the frost comes out slowly and unevenly. That creates exactly what we’re seeing now: soft roadbeds, deep ruts, mud, potholes, and soft shoulders . These conditions aren’t uni

Apr 4

GMLLOA Winter Update

Hello everyone! It's been a busy few months and we've got some updates to share. SOUTH ROADS MANAGER As discussed in the July 2025 AGM, the GMLLOA has seen a 35% increase in developed properties since 2020. This, combined with the fact that we have over 50kms of roads to maintain, made it too big a task for volunteers to oversee. As of January, we have a new General Manager for the South Roads. You can reach Rick via email at southroads@gmlloa.ca with any and all of your ro

Feb 11