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Fire Danger Rating is Now Set to Low - September 29, 2022

The Fire Danger Rating is now set to LOW.

Under a low fire danger rating, small fires and fireworks are permitted, with the exclusion of flying lanterns. Residents are reminded that no daytime burning is allowed and to use extreme caution at all times.

Burn permits will be available for purchase. Permits are required between April 1 and October 31.

For the up to date Fire Rating please call: 1-877-847-1577.

Media Release - Township Recognizes September 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is committed to recognizing September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

“We all have a role to play in reconciliation. We encourage everyone to take time to reflect on the meaning of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the culture, experiences and history of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit,...

Special Event Temporary Road Closures - Bala Santa Claus Parade

Upcoming Special Event Temporary Road Closures

Date(s) Closure:  November 12, 2022  

Reason for Closure:  Special Event – Bala Santa Claus Parade

District of Muskoka Temporary Road Closure:

• Muskoka Road 169 (Hwy 169, Muskoka Lakes) from Bala Falls Rd to Burgess Avenue on November 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. for the Bala Santa Claus Parade.

Township of Muskoka Lakes Temporary Road Closures:

• Roads intersecting Muskoka Rd 169 including Bala Falls, Gordon,...

October 2022 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - October 11, 2022

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on October 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., electronically from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the October 11, 2022 Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the October 11, 2022 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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Media Release - Township Launches New Building Permit Map

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is pleased to announce the launch of a new building permit map on The Muskoka GeoHub. This new tool will provide the public a place to view all information relating to completed and open building permits issued from 2000 until present day on properties in the municipality.

“This user-friendly tool will make finding information related to building permits more accessible to those in the community,” said David Pink, Director of Development Services...