News

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (MODERATE) – what this means:

• Daytime burning (8 a.m. until 6 p.m.) is permitted with a valid open-air fire permit
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use caution with fires 

To purchase a Burn Permit and learn more about the Fire Danger Ratings, visit: Fire Rating

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

As always in an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

In this issue:

• Swimming Registration (now open for the 2026 season)
• 2026 Community Guide Magazine
• You’re Invited: Muskoka Lakes Volunteer Appreciation Event (August 13)
• Upcoming Projects & Engagement Opportunities
• Around the Council Table (Muskoka Watershed Flooding Resolution)
• And more!

TAKE NOTICE that Barb Bridgeman has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

District and Township Council
Ward C / Ward 3

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

Discover the following within the 2026 Municipal Election Procedures:

• Important dates for the 2026 Municipal Elections
• Description of voting methods (internet and telephone)
• Eligible voters, candidates and third-party advertisers in Muskoka Lakes
• Candidate nomination process and campaign policies
• Submitting financial statements post-elections
• And more!  

Residents and visitors are urged to continue taking necessary precautions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires. Click here to learn about being FireSmart at home.

New Rating (HIGH) – what this means:

• Daytime burning is prohibited, including all contractor fires
• All current open-air fire permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued
• Fireworks are strictly prohibited, and any display firework permits are void
• Small, confined fires are permitted in the evening (6 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning) without a permit, use extreme caution with fires 

For more information on fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes visit: Fire and Emergency Services

As always in an emergency, please call 9-1-1. 

Deadline for Objections: Friday, June 26, 2026

Learn more about the property and the proposed designation here. 

TAKE NOTICE that Glenn Zavitz has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

District and Township Council
Ward A / Ward 1

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

TAKE NOTICE that Ruth Nishikawa has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

District and Township Council
Ward A / Ward 1

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

Event Details
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Milford Bay Community Centre (1020 Beaumaris Rd.)
Event Page: Our Community | Township of Muskoka Lakes