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Proposed Building By-law #2025-116 slated for Council review on December 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Meeting accessible online and in-person.

New physician-led clinic expands access to primary care; not affiliated with existing nurse practitioner clinic. Patient intake and opening details to be shared at a later date.

Proposed amendments to the CIP Private Sector Incentive Program seek to address critical housing needs through new incentive programs available across the Township.

Share your thoughts. Take the online survey at Community Improvement Plan | Updates | Engage Muskoka Lakes

Muskoka Lakes Fire to host Mobile Live Fire Training Unit in Port Carling from Oct. 28 - Nov.

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 Fire Station 6 and during the times outlined in the training schedule.

Members of the community are encouraged to participate in an online survey available through Engage Muskoka Lakes by November 5, 2025.

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.

Amidst the Canada Post national strike, the Township of Muskoka Lakes is committed to maintaining service levels in-person, over the phone or online at www.muskokalakes.ca

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.