District Municipality of Muskoka

09/14/2026

🏠👩‍🍼 Your home. Your business. Your impact.

Muskoka Home Child Care Agency (MHCCA) is growing its network of approved home-based child care providers. We provide guidance, resources, and ongoing support to help you get started.

🏠 Home-based work that fits your lifestyle
🤝 Opportunity to build your own independent small business
👩‍🍼 Meaningful career caring for children in your community

This is your chance to build your career from home caring for children. A great opportunity for parents, career changers, and those who love supporting the growth and development of children

Ready to get started? We're here to help!
🔗 To learn more about becoming an MHCCA provider visit: https://bit.ly/4cs1Jt6

Earlyon Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Bracebridge Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

09/14/2026

What could a more energy-efficient home look like?

Come see real examples during the Muskoka Electrify Your Home Tour, happening September 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This self-guided tour gives you a chance to visit local homes and see upgrades in action, including heat pumps, solar and battery systems, EV charging and more.

Explore at your own pace, get ideas for your own home and talk to homeowners and contractors at select locations.

📅 September 26 and 27
🕙 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Muskoka

Plan your route: https://bit.ly/4cFH3hl
Explore the Home Retrofit Hub to learn more: https://bit.ly/4xjUAT7

Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Bracebridge Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

Climate action starts with awareness, education, and collaboration. The District of Muskoka delivers public education programs, outreach initiatives, and partnerships to help residents, businesses, and organizations take meaningful steps toward...

09/14/2026

💙 Looking for a career that makes a difference? It could be closer to home than you think.

On October 6, come explore what’s possible at the Muskoka Care Careers Expo in Huntsville.

Meet local employers, learn about jobs in care, ask questions about what you need to get started, and discover opportunities you may not have considered.

📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 12–3 p.m.
📍 Active Living Centre, Huntsville
🎟️ Free admission

Come curious. You might just find your next step.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4itjXOI

Earlyon Muskoka Fairvern Nursing Home Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Bracebridge Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

09/13/2026

Looking for a New Job - We're Hiring! 👋
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

📈 Finance and Corporate Services
- Director, Long-Term Financial Planning and Asset Management
- Manager, Information Technology Service Delivery and End-User Experience

🤝 Community and Planning Services
- Manager, Housing Programs

🚧 Engineering and Public Works
- Project Manager

🩺 Fairvern Long-Term Care Home
- Food Service Worker

🚑 Muskoka Paramedic Services
- Primary Care Paramedic

💻📲 Learn more about these opportunities and apply today at: www.muskoka.on.ca/careers

09/10/2026

📱 Want to feel more comfortable using your smartphone?

A new SmartStart program is coming to Muskoka this fall to help older adults learn the basics in a friendly, small group setting.

Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola and other smartphones are all welcome!

The six-week program is designed for beginners or anyone who could use a refresher. Each week, participants will have two hours to learn, practice and ask questions at their own pace.

🔗 Learn more about the program at: https://bit.ly/3SEkfI9

WISE Mobile Active Living Centre Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Bracebridge Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

09/10/2026

💚 🍃 Are you a Muskoka teen who wants to make a difference?

Applications for the next Muskoka Climate Youth Advisory Council (MCYAC) close on Monday, September 28, 2026

The MCYAC is a volunteer program from September 2026 to June 2027. Members meet monthly to learn about climate science, local initiatives, and practical solutions, while developing and leading projects that benefit youth and the community.

📲 💻 Make sure to get your application in before it's too late!

Apply today at: https://bit.ly/46UEl41

Town of Bracebridge Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario Township of Muskoka Lakes Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Trillium Lakelands DSB Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

09/09/2026

🚶🌲 Our trails connect us to nature - but what’s left behind can cause lasting damage.

Littering harms wildlife, creates safety risks, and affects the natural spaces we all enjoy.

Though this image may not reflect exactly how our trails look today, it is an exaggerated reminder of what could happen if we do not take action. The future of our trails depends on what we do now.

Which Muskoka do you want to see?
A clean trail starts with small actions that make a big difference.

🌱 Want to help? Join a Clean Muskoka Together community clean‑up: www.muskoka.on.ca/cleanmuskokatogether

📱 Download the Muskoka Waste App and learn where waste belongs

Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Bracebridge Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

09/09/2026

Housing affects everyone.

This Sunday, Thinking Beyond the Market, a film exploring genuinely affordable housing, is coming to Muskoka at the René Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge.

This event is hosted by YWCA Muskoka in partnership with Theatre Muskoka, with support from the District’s Muskoka Housing Taskforce 2.0.

Interested in seeing the film? Reserve your free ticket now.

Join us on Sunday, September 13 for a FREE public screening of "Thinking Beyond the Market" - a film about genuinely affordable housing. Followed by a Q&A with writer/director Dr. Brian Doucet, researcher, author, filmmaker, photographer, award winning teacher and Associate Professor in Urban Planning at the University of Waterloo.

This is a free event, but please reserve your seats through Theatre Muskoka here:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36788/production/1285965?performanceId=11852410

09/07/2026

🎒🧸 Learning Starts Long Before Kindergarten

As children across Muskoka start kindergarten this week, we're reminded that their learning journey began long before their first day of school.

The early years are filled with first questions, first friendships, first moments of confidence and countless little discoveries.

Early Childhood Educators are there for so many of these moments, helping children feel safe, build confidence, discover their strengths and learn how to connect with the world around them.

When children are supported from the beginning, they have the opportunity to grow into whatever their future holds, including becoming the educators, caregivers and community leaders of tomorrow.

The care and guidance children receive today helps shape the people our community will rely on tomorrow.

Everybody’s Child Is Yours. 💛

💡 Learn more about early learning, child care programs and services available in Muskoka:
➡️ https://bit.ly/42ssuIw

Earlyon Muskoka Town of Gravenhurst Township of Georgian Bay Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Bracebridge Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka Town of Huntsville, Muskoka, Ontario

09/07/2026

🚧 Reminder: Work Starts This Week on Muskoka Road 118 West

Work is starting this week on Muskoka Road 118 West between Balls Drive and Westmall Road.

Crews will replace the concrete barriers with a new temporary concrete curb and asphalt median. The updated median will continue to restrict left turns while long-term planning for the corridor continues.

👷 Please watch for crews, follow posted signs and use extra caution through the work area.

Stay updated: www.engagemuskoka.ca/118-improvements

Town of Bracebridge