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Media Release - Township of Muskoka Lakes Long Weekend Reminders

MUSKOKA LAKES – With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching and the Province of Ontario announcement about Reopening the Province, the Township would like to provide the following long weekend reminders:

Fire Rating

The fire rating is currently set to HIGH. No daytime burning is allowed. Fireworks are not permitted. Burn permits will not be sold. For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

What’s Open

Public Boat Launches: Municipal boat launches remain open at this time.

Trails: Trails remain open for...

Media Release - Landlord Fined for Smoke Alarm Violations

MUSKOKA LAKES – A landlord of a rental property in the Township of Muskoka Lakes has been fined under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act for failing to maintain a working smoke alarm and failing to maintain inspection records.  

“Landlords must have working smoke alarms installed at their properties to ensure their tenants have the early warning necessary to escape an emergency,” states Douglas Holland, Fire Prevention Officer. “Tenants must not tamper with alarms and they have a responsibility...

Mayor's Update - Covid-19 (Novel Coronavirus) No. 6

Mayor Harding provides a quick update as the Victoria Day long weekend begins.  

Visit our website for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities.

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ROAD OPEN: Peninsula Road (MR7) – Port Sandfield Swing Bridge

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Road Closure Notice - Peninsula Road (MR7) Port Sandfield Bridge

The overnight bridge balancing work was successful and the District has eliminated the need for additional full overnight closures. The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Peninsula Road (MR7) is fully open.  

Crews will remain on-site during the day to complete additional work, with no disruption to traffic. The District would like to thank the community and our partners for their patience...