Municipal elections in Ontario are held every four years on the fourth Monday of October. All municipal elected officials serve a four-year term. The current term began in 2022 and will conclude in 2026.

Unlike federal or provincial elections, municipal candidates in Ontario do not run under political party affiliations. Each candidate is elected independently to represent their community at the local level.

Voting Period (October 14 - 26, 2026)

Voting will be available both online and over the telephone.

For voters without internet or telephone access, a help centre will be open at the Township of Muskoka Lakes Municipal Office (1 Bailey St., Port Carling) from Wednesday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. until Monday, October 26 at 8:00 p.m. The help centre will be staffed for assistance and equipped with a computer for voter access. 

• A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years of age
• A resident of the municipality, a property owner or tenant, or the spouse of a property owner or tenant

• A Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years of age
• A resident of the municipality, or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse of such a non-resident owner or tenant
• Not legally prohibited from voting, and not disqualified by any legislation from holding municipal office