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Media Release - Winter Fun is Back!

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – While Muskoka is often thought of as a summer destination, there is so much to do here in the winter! The Township encourages you to don your skis, snowshoes, or skates, and to get outside and explore all that Muskoka Lakes has to offer this winter.

“We are fortunate to live and play in a place with such beauty all year long,” said Mayor Peter Kelley. “I encourage you to try something new this winter, whether that be a new trail or a new activity!”

For another winter, walking...

January 2025 Planning Notices

Committee of Adjustment - January 13, 2025

A Committee of Adjustment meeting will be held on January 13, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. in a hybrid format from the Council Chambers, Municipal Offices, Port Carling, Ontario.

View the January 13, 2025  Committee of Adjustment Meeting Webcast. 

A link to participate in the Public Hearing at the January 13, 2025 Committee of Adjustment Meeting will be included in the Agenda. View Instructions for how to participate in Planning Public Meetings/Hearings.  

The Minutes and...

Media Release - Township of Muskoka Lakes 2025 Municipal Budget Has Been Approved

MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – On December 11, 2024, Township Council approved the 2025 Operating and Capital Budget and Forecast.

The 2025 Budget has a net levy of $17,569,000, which represents an 8.9% tax rate increase over 2024. The estimated tax increase for a residential property valued at $500,000 is $65.90 to $809.60 per year. The 2025 Budget maintains service levels while increasing funding for needed infrastructure projects through a $6 million contribution to reserves and reserve funds.

“Our...

Disposition of Original Road Allowance - Roll 3-2-107

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to:

a)     close and sell that part of Lot 27, Concession 8, geographic Township of Watt, now Township of Muskoka Lakes, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 2 on Plan 35R-27537;

b)     close and sell that part of the original road allowance between...

Disposition of Original Road Allowance - Roll 4-16-056

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes proposes to enact a by-law pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to sell that part of the original road allowance between the Townships of Humphry (Humphrey) and Medora, in front of part of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 14, (closed by By-Law No. 68-16) now Township of Muskoka Lakes, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 2 on...