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MUSKOKA LAKES – The Township of Muskoka Lakes has retained The Planning Partnership to lead the development of a Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the communities of Bala and Port Carling.

A CIP identifies improvements for the public realm – streets, parks and other public spaces, and identifies financial incentive programs (grants and loans) and eligible works to encourage the private sector to revitalize and or develop their properties. To be completed in fall 2021, the CIP will identify community...

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Have Your Say: District Council Seeks Public Input as it Considers Changes to its Composition

The District Municipality of Muskoka is required by the Municipal Act to conduct a review of District Council's composition during this term of council, and then following every second regular election after that. This process includes review, for each of its lower-tier municipalities, the number of members of its council that represent the lower-tier municipality....

Committee of Adjustment - February 8, 2021

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on February 8, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the February 8, 2021 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the February 8, 2021 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

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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...

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...