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Muskoka Lakes Business Survey

The Township of Muskoka Lakes invites all local business owners to take the Muskoka Lakes Business Survey. We are collecting feedback from the business community in Muskoka Lakes to help guide the implementation of the Township's Economic Development Strategy and to assess the impacts of COVID-19. This data will be used to create benchmarks for the business climate in Muskoka Lakes and provide insight into the challenges and opportunities experienced by local businesses in order to...

Media Release - Township Provides Covid-19 Update Upon Provincewide Shutdown

Muskoka Lakes – In response to the Covid-19 Provincewide Shutdown announced on Monday, December 21, 2020 by the Province of Ontario, the Township of Muskoka Lakes will be closing Port Carling Arena, Community Centres and Public Libraries to the public, effective December 24, 2020 until further notice, as part of ongoing efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19. Those impacted by cancellations and closures will be contacted directly. All refunds will be honoured. Outside pick up will be available...

Muskoka Lakes Public Library Service Update

COVID-19 Update

To keep the community & staff safe as per the laws of the Government of Ontario, as of December 26, 2020 until further notice, the Muskoka Lakes Public Libraries will be offering only “No Contact”, outside services. 

Outside Pick Up

You can pre-order items by placing holds through the library catalogue. Staff will phone or email, usually within 24 hours, to let you know when your items are ready for pickup outside.  Returned items will be placed in quarantine, and remain on your...

Test Your Internet Speed to Help Build Better Access to Broadband in Muskoka

Via District of Muskoka Media Release - Test Your Internet Speed to Help Build Better Access to Broadband in Muskoka

(Bracebridge, ON) -- Broadband access has been identified as a key priority for both residents and businesses by the District and the Muskoka Economic Recovery Task Force (MERTF).  Several federal and or provincial funding programs are anticipated, including the one recently announced by the federal government. 

To help position Muskoka to take best advantage of...

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study - Bala Falls Bridge Improvements

Bala Falls Bridge Improvements
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study
Notice of Online Public Engagement

Background

The Township of Muskoka Lakes is commencing an environmental assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act to identify the preferred method of improvement for the Bala Falls Road Bridge. The Bala Falls Road Bridge crosses the south channel of the outlet from Lake Muskoka into the Moon River in the Village of Bala. The bridge is in fair to poor condition, with inadequate...