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The Board of Frontier Lodge Christian Camp is pleased to welcome Michael Drew as our new Executive Director! Michael will assume his responsibilities as of April 20th 2026 allowing for an efficient transition in our leadership as Mark remains on the team until the end of May.
Welcome Michael Drew!
Michael was born and raised in the Eastern Townships, has been married to his wife Brigitte for 40 years and lives in Orford, Quebec. Michael spent most of his career in corporate management before being called, 14 years ago, as a full-time missionary in the camping ministry. Michael has held various roles since 2013 at nearby Parkside Ranch including serving as their Executive Director from 2021 to 2025. Michael has also been an Elder at Hope Community Church in Lennoxville, Quebec for over 20 years.
Michael and Brigitte have 3 children and two grandchildren, all of which live nearby except one son in Vancouver. Michael and Brigitte have a long history with Frontier Lodge, with Michael accepting the Lord there as a camper, and then running many years of Family Camps together in the 1990’s. When not serving at camp, they enjoy working with their horses or exploring the countryside on their snowmobiles or motorcycles.
We look forward to working with Michael and continuing to grow the camp ministry at Frontier Lodge!
– The Frontier Lodge Board of Directors
Welcome William Cotnoir!
I am pleased to welcome Mr. William Cotnoir as the new Camp Director of Frontier Lodge Christian Camp effective April 20, 2026. William, an experienced leader, will be bringing his biblical training and vast experience as a pastor to our camping ministry. He will be instrumental in the discipleship of our seasonal camp staff and building relationships within our community as well as the Frontier Lodge family. William is an outstanding addition to an already talented, dedicated and passionate staff.
For the past 15 years, William has served as a pastor in the Hudson and Vaudreuil-Dorion area. At the heart of William’s ministry resides a desire to help others grow in their love and devotion to God. He values teamwork, seeks to mentor and encourage others, and aims to speak the truth in love. His burden is to see healthy Discipleship happen: to follow Jesus and help others do the same. William has been deeply shaped by his involvement in the local church and by the mentors who have influenced his life at Emmanuel Baptist Church in the West Island of Montreal.
Camp ministry is especially meaningful to William. Twenty-one years ago, he met his wife, Danielle, at camp. Danielle is a nurse, a compassionate caregiver, and a wonderful partner in ministry. Together, they have four children: Léa, Zoé, Céleste, and Siméon. In his free time, William enjoys travelling, sharing good food, and listening to great music: simple joys that reflect the goodness and beauty of God’s creation.
I am privileged to have the opportunity to serve with such an amazing team!
– Michael Drew, Executive Director of Frontier Lodge
Latest News
29/01/2026 – Update from Mark Pope
29/01/2026 – Message & invitation from the Board of Directors
24/03/2026 – Message from the Board of Directors
15/04/2026 – Message from Michael Drew, Executive Director
Our Mission
To provide a secure environment that encourages meaningful experiences for young people,
cultivating in them a deep sense of identity, belonging, and purpose,
as they develop a better understanding of who they were created and saved to be.
Frontier Lodge is a non-denominational Christian youth camp located just two hours outside of Montreal. Situated on the northeast side of Lake Wallace, the camp overlooks a beautiful view of the lake and mountains. It’s the perfect place to watch the fog lift in the morning, campers hanging out by the lake under the heat of the afternoon sun, and the vibrant sunset in the evening.
Around the world, countless lives have been changed by summer camp, and we believe that each child should have the opportunity to attend at least once in their life! Camp is a place for young people to take break from busy schedules and pressing demands; it’s a place that allows them to focus on their personal learning and growth.
Campers at Frontier Lodge learn resilience when their plans don’t succeed. They’re encouraged to get back up and try again. They feel more confident, having tried new things and learned new skills. Campers will learn about friendship; gaining a better understanding of unity, empathy, compassion, compromise and learning how to lovingly disagree.
Frontier Lodge is a place for letting loose and having fun, and it’s also a place where children will hear the Gospel message in a way to which they can relate and discuss the implications it has in their lives. It’s a place where children will be valued, listened to, encouraged and loved beyond measure. By the end of the week they won’t want to leave!
Our Team
Frontier Lodge has a dedicated team of leaders who are passionate about camp ministry and creating meaningful opportunities for youth to discover God and His unstoppable plan.
Michael Drew
Executive Director - Starting April 20th
Hope Community Church, Sherbrooke
William Cotnoir
Camp Director - Starting April 20th
Emmanuel Evangelical Baptist Church, Pierrefonds
Jennifer Hay Canzani
Assistant Director
Hope Community Church, Sherbrooke
Benjamin Canzani
Facility Manager
Hope Community Church, Sherbrooke
Darian Blair
Facility Worker
Hope Community Church, Sherbrooke
Board Of Directors
Peter Brereton
Board Chair
Bethel Community Church, Montreal
Jonathan Stymiest
Assistant Board Chair
Westview Bible Church, Montreal
Ron Trickey
Treasurer
Westview Bible Church, Montreal
Fiona Chandler
Bethel Community Church, Montreal
Ronald Drew
Hope Community Church, Sherbrooke
Andy Smits
Westview Bible Church, Montreal
Brent Cullen
Bethel Community Church, Montreal
Kevin Strike
Église Nouvelle Vie, Montreal
Jaime Damak
Hope Community Church, Sherbrooke
Nelly Avalos
Bethel Community Church, Montreal
Our History
With its roots in the Brethren Assemblies, the camp was initially started in 1936. Under the direction of Dr. Arthur Hill, the first counselors and campers laid the foundation for the beginning of Christian Camping in Quebec. Each year the leaders would find a farmer’s field or lakeside property in the Eastern Townships to host its summer camps. In 1946, Frontier Lodge moved to it’s permanent home on the shores of Lake Wallace, where it has remained to this day.
History Book
In 1986, a history book titled: “The Foundations of Frontier Lodge: Fifty Years of Christian Camping in Quebec” was published to record how Frontier Lodge came to be, and recall the first 50 years of our camp ministry. Jane Blair daringly embarked on the journey of gathering facts and memories to tell the story of how christian camping started in Quebec, and to give thanks to the Lord for what He has done. This is not a comprehensive record of everything that has happened at and through Frontier Lodge. It is a lighthearted and often humorous collection of stories that illustrate God’s hand of blessing and provision from 1936-1986!
Jane Blair wrote this book with the encouragement and support of Norm and Marg Gentry, and Ron Rublee who provided reliable documentation to confirm the facts and stories compiled in this book.
We wanted everyone to have access to these anecdotes that help tell the story of how Frontier Lodge started and what it was like to be a part of camp in those early years. We are very excited to share these NEW digital versions of “The Foundations of Frontier Lodge”! May you laugh often and be pleasantly surprised as you read about the Foundations of Frontier Lodge!
As almost 35 years have passed from the writing of this book, we look forward to sharing a second volume with you!
Designed for reading on computers, this PDF version of our history book allows you to search the document, and skip to sections using our Table of Contents. Simply click the icon above to open the book in a new tab!
E-Book
Designed for reading on smaller devices (mobile phones, tablets, e-readers), this e-book version of our history book allows you to save the book on your device, change the font size, read at your own pace, and have your page bookmarked for the next time you open it.
Open this webpage in your browser and click the icon above to download the link (it won’t work through the Facebook or Instagram apps). For help, click here or contact us.