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COVID-19 Information and Updates - Provincewide Shutdown

COVID-19: Stay-At-Home Order issued for Ontario effective January 14, 2021 at 12:01 a.m. Learn about the restrictions and public health and workplace safety measures during this stage on the Province of Ontario's website.

Visit our COVID-19 page for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities.

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is closely monitoring COVID-19. For current information and updates, please visit Simcoe Muskoka Health.

Media Release - Township Services Update

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the second Provincial Covid-19 Declaration of Emergency announced on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, the Township of Muskoka Lakes Port Carling Arena, Community Centres and Public Libraries will remain closed to the public until further notice. These closures are in addition to facilities already closed to the public, including the Municipal Office, Bala Arena, Fire Halls and Public Works Yards. Outside pick up is still available at the Public Libraries.

In addition, the...

Media Release - Muskoka Lakes Approves New Strategic Plan

MUSKOKA LAKES – The Township of Muskoka Lakes Council has approved a new Strategic Plan (2021-2024) which is intended to bridge this term of Council with the next. A successful strategic plan is a guiding document that will support Council decision-making and staff activities to ensure that the Township is moving in the right direction.

The natural and cultural wonders of the Township of Muskoka Lakes have made it a globally recognized place to visit, live and play. With a vision focused on protecting...

Building Permits and Inspections Procedure - Covid-19 Continuity Plan

Effective January 14, 2021 the Township Building Department will not be releasing any building permits unless they fall within the categories noted in the Provincial announcement. Under the provincial mandate, construction cannot continue unless the project falls within this essential list and building inspections will not be conducted on sites the Province deems as non-essential.

Any inspections that are permitted shall continue in accordance with the Province’s essential list and are subject to...

Muskoka Lakes 2021 Budget

Every year the Township develops and adopts a Budget to guide activities and expenditures, and establish the amount of revenue required to fund these. The Township Budget is an important means of determining services and service levels in our community. It provides resources for mandated/regulatory services such as winter maintenance, road repair/reconstruction, fire protection and management of development related activities.

2021 Budget Meeting Schedule

View the 2021 Budget meeting schedule