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Voting is Now Open!
2026 Municipal and School Board Election
Eligible voters can cast their ballot by internet or telephone from October 14 at 10:00 a.m. until October 26 at 8:00 p.m. EST.
Refer to your Voter Information Letter for instructions on how to vote or contact the Election Help Centre for assistance.
In-person voting is available at the Township Office using our dedicated voting computers.
Election Help Centre
Township Office, 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling
705-765-3156
clerks@muskokalakes.ca
Refer to your Voter Information Letter to vote online or by telephone before Oct. 26 at 8:00 p.m. EST. | Contact Election Help Centre
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:
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.
The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department will be conducting its Tanker Shuttle Accreditation on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, with a practice run to be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Testing operations will be based out of Muskoka Lakes Sports Park (Bala) and a designated water dump site on the south end of Acton Island Road.
This is a planned exercise. There is no emergency and no risk to public safety.
Join us on Tuesday, September 16 at 11 a.m. for a flag-raising ceremony with Alzheimer Society of Muskoka, recognizing World Alzheimer's Month.
Join us on Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. for a flag-raising ceremony with Candlelighters Simcoe, recognizing Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
The Township of Muskoka Lakes Fire Department will be hosting the NFPA 1006 Surface Water Operations & Technician Course from August 22 to 24, 2025 at Windsor Park in Bala. This is a planned training exercise. There is no emergency and no risk to public safety.
Contact Us
Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey St., P.O. Box 129,
Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0
T: 705-765-3156 F: 705-765-6755
Office Hours: 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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