General News

To learn more about careers with the Township of Muskoka Lakes, visit: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/township-hall/careers/

For available career opportunities across Muskoka, visit: https://www.venturemuskoka.ca/jobboard/ 

Knowing which number to call helps ensure the right response when you need the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department, while keeping 911 available for emergencies where every second counts.

For emergencies, call 911. For fire-related situations that require Fire Department attention but are not an immediate emergency, call 705-909-0001.

If you are unsure whether a situation is an emergency, call 911.

Learn more about the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department non-emergency number in this news post.

Construct and closure: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - the week of September 28

Find additional public docks and boat launches on the Township's Docks and Boat Launches webpage.

Residents and visitors are asked to follow all posted construction signage and remain clear of active construction areas for their safety and the safety of crews working on site.

The Township appreciates the community’s patience and cooperation while these improvements are completed.

A community event is planned for September 11 at 4:00 p.m. at Hanna Park. Join us in celebrating 25+ years of play, and many more to come.

Until further notice, the playground area will be closed as of September 14 to begin construction.

Explore the final design and follow along with the project here: www.engagemuskokalakes.ca/hanna-park-playground-rehabilitation

Residents, visitors, businesses, community organizations, caregivers and others with an interest in improving accessibility in Muskoka Lakes are encouraged to:

• Review the 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan;
• Provide feedback on the proposed initiatives and opportunities;
• Share barriers experienced when accessing Township programs, services, facilities or information; and
• Identify other opportunities to improve accessibility in Muskoka Lakes, via engagemuskokalakes.ca

Feedback on this plan closes Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The Township continues to welcome feedback on accessibility at any time. 

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.

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.

If you're planning to build, repair, or replace a boathouse or complete shoreline improvements, recent updates to the Township of Muskoka Lakes' Sale of Shore Road Allowances and Road Allowances Policy may affect your project if you do not own your Original Shore Road Allowance (“OSRA”).

Find the updates and a helpful decision tree here!

Water rescue training will be conducted at Windsor Park in Bala on July 4 to 5 and July 11 to 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and July 10 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Over the two weekends, residents and visitors can expect an increased presence of fire apparatuses and emergency personnel in and around this area. Members of the public are asked to stay clear of training areas and follow any posted signage or direction from on-site personnel.

For fire and emergency services in Muskoka Lakes, visit muskokalakes.ca

Recent updates to the Community Improvement Plan expands funding opportunities for housing developments and business improvement projects. The Summer 2026 intake closes July 31.

For program details, eligibility and how to apply, visit: Community Improvement Plan (CIP)