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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
Think Twice Before You Step on Ice. Recent warm temperatures followed by colder weather have created unpredictable and unsafe ice conditions across lakes and waterways.
(Updated: Jan. 20, 2026) The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae impacting the North Shore Road area of Three Mile Lake has been resolved.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning bulletin is in effect for the Black, Burnt, Muskoka, and Severn River watersheds in the District until Friday, April 11, 2025. The Flood Warning will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, which includes portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka, and the County of Haliburton.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Warning bulletin is in effect for the Black, Burnt, Magnetawan, Muskoka, and Severn River watersheds in the District until Friday, April 04, 2025. The Flood Warning will affect residents within the MNR Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District, which includes portions of the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Territorial District of Parry Sound, and the County of Haliburton.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin and a Watershed Conditions Statement - Flood Outlook bulletin is in effect for all watersheds in the District until Wednesday, April 02, 2025. .
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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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