General News

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 7(6) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended, of the intention to amend the Township of Muskoka Lakes Building By-law #2005-087.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Volunteer Firefighter Recruit Class. A drop-in information session will be held at Fire Station 6 in Port Carling on November 10, 2025, from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. for those interested in learning more.

The Community Improvement Plan (CIP) private-sector incentive program is now open for applications until Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

This Working Group, acting within its terms of reference and budget, will plan and execute a Volunteer Appreciation Event.  

Candidates must be at least 18 years old, a Canadian citizen, and an elector in the Township of Muskoka Lakes. 

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.

View the newly released design concepts for Hanna Park and Milford Bay Community Centre Park & share your feedback through Engage Muskoka Lakes by Monday, September 29, 2025.

Residents, businesses, and stakeholders are encouraged to review the staff-prepared document and provide input on local service and funding priorities for the year ahead. 

This is not the formal budget. 

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.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is seeking input from the community to help guide future enhancements in Bala. Learn more here about how to get involved. 

Thank you to all who attended the Waterfront Area Zoning Open House on July 26. Feedback is still open via online survey until August 8. Your feedback is a valuable part of the Township’s ongoing Comprehensive Zoning By-law Update and will help inform future zoning policies related to waterfront properties.