The Hillside Beach Community Association (HBCA) is a non-profit, community-based organization that works to improve the experience of all residents in the Hillside Beach area. The HBCA provides direction and leadership for development of recreational activities and community spaces, including Charlie Wall Park, while promoting stewardship of the environment.

Our focus is to provide opportunities for community engagement, developing spaces for recreation and social connection, and facilitating the flow of important information to community members. ​

Board of directors

Steve Smith
President
I have lived at Hillside as a permanent resident with my partner Gloria since 2013. I have lived in the beaches area for almost ten years as I lived around Beaconia for a few years also. G and I love this area and feel a certain responsibility to actively participate in the area I live in. I think being active is a crucial part of helping this area thrive and develop.

As an activist for many causes over the years, as a union activist, a workplace health and safety supporter, I know how much volunteer time is required to get any project done. I am looking forward to the challenges that are ahead!! Love the lake life. ​
Darrin Hale
VICE President
I have been a seasonal resident at Hillside for 6 years.

​My wife of 34 years, Dawn and I live in Winnipeg and love our time at Hillside.
Deborah Sayer
Treasurer
Hillside Beach has been my happy place for more than 20 years. I especially appreciate the   quiet early morning beach walks, the fantastic opportunities for bird watching and kayaking, and the friendliness of residents.

I look forward to meeting others in the community and helping to enhance and preserve the area for all our families and friends. ​​
Lawrence Peterson
Maintenance
​I have been enjoying life at Hillside for the past 14 years. I welcome weekend breaks from the city life to enjoy fishing, snowmobiling and relaxing with family. Over the years I have got to know many of the Hillside stories while visiting with residents and visitors to the community. We have an interesting history and a great community.

​Fifteen years ago, I put up my hand to help at a HBCA meeting and have been volunteering ever since. It is good to be in touch with our community and to keep our community in touch with each other.
Sarah Gillon
​Director Communications
​Hillside Beach has been a place for my family to connect and share in community for the past 4 years. I feel so fortunate to be able to enjoy everything it has to offer every season of the year, whether that be late night bonfires, paddle boarding, snowmobiling, or runs to the beach. It has been a joy to volunteer at various Hillside Beach Community Association events over these last few summers and I am excited to be a part of its next chapters as a board member.
Luc Hemery
Trails project leader
I purchased a cabin in Hillside Beach in 2018 after looking in various East Beaches communities for a couple years. Hillside Beach quickly stood out with the walking paths, look-outs, park, beaches, community events and overall quaint appeal (to name a few).

​Along with my partner, Carmen, and 2 daughters, we have enjoyed our weekends at the cabin and even manage to come up frequently in the winter as well. I look forward to meeting other members within the community and what we can all accomplish together.