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Full Road Closure of Muskoka Road 169

An emergency full road closure of Muskoka Road 169 is required from Monday, May 29th, 2023, 7:00 a.m. to Friday, June 2nd, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

A failed culvert on Muskoka Road 169, approximately 1 km from Medora Lake Road, is requiring a full closure of Muskoka Road 169 in both directions for 5 days during the week of Monday, May 29th,2023. 

• Road closure starts: Monday, May 29th, 2023, 7:00 a.m. 
• Road reopening: Friday, June 2nd, 2023, 7:00 p.m.

Due to the complexity of the installation, single-lane...

Fire Danger Rating is Now Set to MODERATE - May 25, 2023

The fire danger rating is set to MODERATE. 

Under a Moderate 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.

Sale of Public Land by Tender

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001 Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER 

The Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on June 22, 2023, at the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office, 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after...

Media Release - May Long Weekend Reminders 2023

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – With the May Long Weekend upon us, and summer just around the corner, here are a few reminders for residents and visitors.

Fire Danger Rating

Due to drying conditions in the area, the Muskoka Association of Fire Chiefs have raised the fire danger rating to HIGH, meaning extreme caution must be taken with all open flames.  At this time, no daytime burning is allowed, and no burn permits will be sold.  For after-hour reporting, please fill out the Report a Concern form on the...

Notice - Hall Board Vacancies - May 12, 2023

The Township of Muskoka Lakes invites applications from qualified persons to participate as members on the following Township Advisory Hall Boards:

Bala Community Centre

Foot’s Bay Community Centre

Hekkla Community Centre

Milford Bay Community Centre

Peninsula Recreation Centre

Port Carling Memorial Community Centre

Raymond Community Centre

Torrance Community Centre

Ullswater Community Centre

Walker’s Point Community Centre

Windermere Community Centre

This is an opportunity to contribute to your community....