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Online Booking Begins for COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Via Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Media Release - Online booking begins for COVID-19 vaccination clinics

SIMCOE MUSKOKA –Those who are eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccination at community clinics opening across our region beginning the week of March 1 can now book their appointment online through the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) website. Appointments are only available for those who are eligible, and clinics are not open for walk-ins.

Those who are eligible at...

Media Release - Covid-19 Updates to Township Services

MUSKOKA LAKES – In response to the Province’s decision to place the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit into the Red-Control Zone effective Tuesday, February 16, 2021, the Township is pleased to advise that certain services and facilities will again be available to residents of the Township for limited use.

The Port Carling Arena and select Community Centres will commence the re-opening process and will be available for limited use effective Friday, February 19, 2021. Users will be required to comply...

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 - Township Provides Covid-19 Update Upon Provincewide Shutdown

Muskoka Lakes – In response to the Covid-19 Provincewide Shutdown announced on Monday, December 21, 2020 by the Province of Ontario, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be closing Port Carling Arena, Community Centres and Public Libraries to the public, effective December 24, 2020 until further notice, as part of ongoing efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19. Those impacted by cancellations and closures will be contacted directly. All refunds will be honoured. Outside pick up will be available...

Muskoka Lakes Public Library Service Update

COVID-19 Update

To keep the community & staff safe as per the laws of the Government of Ontario, as of December 26, 2020 until further notice, the Muskoka Lakes Public Libraries will be offering only “No Contact”, outside services. 

Outside Pick Up

You can pre-order items by placing holds through the library catalogue. Staff will phone or email, usually within 24 hours, to let you know when your items are ready for pickup outside.  Returned items will be placed in quarantine, and remain on your...