Community, Events & Newsletters

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!

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

Swimming lesson registration for the 2026 season is now open! 

A variety of programs are available for participants of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on water safety, skill development, and building confidence in the water. 

The 2026 season runs from July 6 - August 28 at:

• Jaspen Park in Bala
• Baycliffe Park in Milford Bay

For full program details, schedules, and registration information, please visit: Swimming Program

This training is closed to the public. 

Members of the public may see an increased presence of fire personnel, along with visible smoke and related odours in the area of Port Carling during:

• Tuesday, Apr. 7 – Friday, Apr. 10 (4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
• Saturday, Apr. 11 (8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
• Sunday, Apr. 12 (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

The Wildland Fire Season runs annually from April 1 to October 31. Fire prevention is a shared responsibility. Be FireSmart, follow local Burning By-law 2023-034, and help keep Muskoka Lakes safe.

Training will be occurring daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the end of West St. in Port Carling, ON.

In this issue:

• 2026 Municipal Elections
• NEW E-billing for Property Taxes
• Winter Fun in Muskoka Lakes
• And more!

Join us on Friday, February 6 at 3:00 p.m. EST at the Port Carling Community Health Hub (147 Medora Street, Port Carling) to officially welcome Dr. Brenda Martin Medicine Professional Corporation to the Township of Muskoka Lakes.

Snowy days bring even more ways to enjoy Muskoka Lakes. From serene winter walks to shared ice time with friends and family, your ultimate guide to Winter Fun in Muskoka Lakes is here.

Join us on Sept. 30 at 11 a.m. at the Municipal Office for a community recognition ceremony with remarks from Mayor Peter Kelley, reflection, discussion and a group photo. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange, symbolizing the loss of culture, freedom, and self-esteem that many Indigenous children experienced. This day reminds us that Every Child Matters.