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Ministry of Natural Resources - Water Conditions Statement - Flood Watch

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR)– Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin is in effect in portions of the District until Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

This message will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District of Muskoka and County of Haliburton, within the area of the Black River and Severn River watersheds, and Sparrow Lake.

Residents on Sparrow Lake should expect water levels...

Committee and Council Highlights - March 2025

In these Council and Committee Highlights you will find a monthly digest of featured news and updates coming out of the Council and Committee meetings.

March Council Highlights March Committee Highlights 

Council decision-making at the Township of Muskoka Lakes typically starts at the Standing Committee level. These committees review and discuss staff reports, and make recommendations for Council who ultimately make a decision or provide direction to staff.  Recommendations coming out of Standing...

Media Release: Share Your Thoughts on the Windermere Village Playground!

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – The Township is excited to announce that in partnership with the Windermere Community a new playground will be installed at the Windermere Village Hall Park and we want to hear your ideas to help guide the design! This project page will be used to get collect input on what you would like to see in the park.

“Parks are important for establishing and maintaining the quality of life of Muskoka Lakes residents, the identity of the community, and fostering healthy lifestyles, and...

Beatrice Townline Road Closed at Falkenburg Road to 1738 Beatrice Townline Road Due to Flooding

As of  Monday March 17,2025, Beatrice Townline Road from Falkenburg Road (Muskoka Road 47) to 1738 Beatrice Townline Road is closed due to flooding. There are spots through this portion of the road where water levels would be considered unsafe for vehicles.

We thank residents for their patience during this time, and will provide an update when the road has reopened and water levels have receded.

For more information, please contact the Operational Services Department at 705-765-3156. 

Ministry of Natural Resources - Water Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook

The Ministry of Natural Resources– Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook bulletin is in effect in the District until Friday, March 21, 2025.

This message will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District for portions of the District of Parry Sound, District of Muskoka, and County of Haliburton within the Black, Burnt, Gull, Severn, Magnetawan and Muskoka River Watersheds. Residents and...