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Nominations are officially closed, as of Friday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m., and the candidates for the 2026 Municipal Election have now been certified by the Township Clerk. 

Explore the List of Certified Candidates and get to know who is running in Muskoka Lakes.

Muskoka Lakes Votes | Oct. 14 - 26 | Internet & Telephone

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. 

TAKE NOTICE that Tanner McNabb has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

Township Council
Ward C / Ward 3

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

TAKE NOTICE that Mitchell Shea has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

Township Council
Ward B / Ward 2

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

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.

TAKE NOTICE that Sally Moyer Kent has filed nomination papers with the Clerk for the office of:

Township Council
Ward C / Ward 3

in the Township of Muskoka Lakes for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election.

A complete list of candidates can be found online at muskokalakes.ca under List of Candidates

The swimming advisory for Hanna Park, located at 40 Bailey St., Port Carling, originally issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on June 23, 2026, has been lifted as of August 6, 2026. 

During a Swimming Advisory:

• Bacteria levels are above 200 E. coli per 100mL.
• There is a higher risk of skin, eye, ear, nose, or throat infections as well as stomach illness.
• If you choose to swim during an advisory avoid putting your head under or swallowing water.
• Advisories are lifted once bacteria levels return to safe levels.
• A notice has been posted at the beach to inform visitors of the advisory.
• Stay Informed by visiting the list of current swimming advisories.

Conditions that can increase bacteria levels in the water include recent heavy rain, wind and high waves, large number of birds or swimmers, cloudy water.

Contact: For more information, contact the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit at 705-721-7520 or toll-free at 1-877-721-7520. For after-hours public health emergencies, call 1-888-225-7851.

Note: This advisory on muskokalakes.ca will be updated in alignment with information provided by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit.