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COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Information and Updates

To help minimize the spread of COVID-19 and to help protect the public and staff, all Township facilities will be closed to public access until further notice.

Township services will continue to be offered online through the Township website, email and over the phone where possible. 

Visit our website for all updates on changes to Township services, programs and/or facilities: muskokalakes.ca/covid19

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is closely monitoring COVID-19. For current...

Update: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September

Via District of Muskoka Media Release: Update - Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September

The District and partners have worked together to eliminate daytime closures.
Overnight full road closures are still in effect.

September 17, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) – The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes is scheduled for required maintenance this fall – the District has worked to provide immediate alternative solutions,...

Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September

Via District of Muskoka Media Release: Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September

Construction Update:

Port Sandfield Swing Bridge Rehabilitation to Start in September
Expect Full and Overnight Road Closures with Detour in Effect

September 8, 2020 (Muskoka, ON) – The Port Sandfield Swing Bridge on Muskoka Road 7 (Peninsula Road) in the Township of Muskoka Lakes is scheduled for required maintenance this fall – a two-week full road closure and nightly bridge closures...

MNRF Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety | September 4, 2020

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Parry Sound District has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety. 

Residents within the Parry Sound-Muskoka area should keep a close watch on conditions, regularly check for updated messages and exercise caution around water bodies as flows and levels within rivers and streams are anticipated to rise in the coming days. Although flooding is not expected at this time, residents may wish to consider taking action to ensure...

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Notice for Three Mile Lake (northwest end)

Public Notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit: 

Blue-Green Algae Public Notice

August 27, 2020

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit would like to inform residents and visitors to Township of Muskoka Lakes that further laboratory analysis confirm the presence of blue-green algae impacting the northwest end of Three Mile Lake, Township of Muskoka Lakes. This is in addition to the bloom confirmed in the east end of the main basin of Three Mile Lake on August...