Township of Assiginack

Township of Assiginack To keep residents updated on news and events in the community.

To view live meetings go to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com//streams The Township of Assiginack is located on the eastern portion of Manitoulin Island.The main community, Manitowaning (the first European settlement on Manitoulin Island), is nestled in a picturesque bay. Manitowaning offers a diverse number of attractions and unique landmarks including; the Assi

ginack Arena and Fair Grounds (with public tennis courts and ball diamond), Bay Street Marina (offering access to the North Channel and Great Lakes), an original lighthouse still in operation (built in 1878), the Rainbow Ridge Golf Course, swimming beaches and playgrounds, McLeans park that has year round access for hiking, biking snowshoeing and cross country skiing, St. Paul’s Anglican Church (the oldest Anglican church in Northern Ontario), Museum exhibit building with an adjacent original blacksmith shop, authentic log home and early century school house. Retail and services include municipal office, medical clinic, ambulance services, waste disposal, public Internet access, volunteer fire department, seven churches, post office, public library, grocery store, restaurants, pharmacy, and chartered banking services with 24 hour ATM.

06/12/2026
What a great workshop! Monday June 15 at the Assiginack Arena! 6:30-7:30pm
06/05/2026

What a great workshop! Monday June 15 at the Assiginack Arena! 6:30-7:30pm

SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK is a one-time special collection of general household items that are difficult to take to the Recyc...
06/05/2026

SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK is a one-time special collection of general household items that are difficult to take to the Recycling Depot. Items are to be placed within 10 feet of the roadside; on the day the pickup is scheduled in your area and must be out by noon.

Each household is eligible for a pickup under the following conditions:
The maximum weight of all material collected can't exceed 500 pounds. Bagged items must be in clear bags. Individual items can't exceed 50 pounds. Bundles must be no longer than 3 feet long.

WHAT'S ALLOWED:
Mattresses (wrapped in plastic and taped securely) Furniture items, Lawn furniture, Carpets, Brush (not construction or renovation materials), Electronics

WHAT'S NOT ALLOWED:
Automotive parts, Batteries, White goods: such as stoves, fridges, air conditioners, washing machines etc; Construction or renovation materials
Hazardous materials, paints, cleaners, etc.; Liquid waste, Tires, Propane tanks of any size.

DEBRIS PICK-UP REQUESTS are by reservation only and can be made by using the Customer Feedback/Complaint link on our website. https://ca.cloudpermit.com/gov/map/CA-3551011 (The preferred method for mapping of locations for staff) or by calling the Garage at 705-859-3780.

COLLECTION DATES:
Monday - Manitowaning
Wednesday - All areas North of Manitowaning
Friday – All areas South of Manitowaning

SPECIAL RECYCLE DEPOT HOURS:
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday 4p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

NOTE: All material must be deposited on the side of a municipal road or street. People on private roads and rights of way must bring materials to the nearest “public” intersection within the Township. Materials that are not acceptable will be left. Owners will be contacted to remove them. Additional charges may be applied to those who do not follow these rules. Questions should be directed to (705)859-3780.

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY: will be held Saturday July 11th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Municipality of Central Manitoulin.

Come on out and check out the variety of plants and sweet treats at the Assiginack Horticultutral Society and Agricultur...
06/04/2026

Come on out and check out the variety of plants and sweet treats at the Assiginack Horticultutral Society and Agricultural Society Plant and Bake Sale this June 6th from 9 am to 1pm at 15589 Hwy 6 in Manitowaning.

June is Seniors Month. We have lots of activities for seniors to join. Call Kelly Ranta, our fabulous Recreation Directo...
06/02/2026

June is Seniors Month.
We have lots of activities for seniors to join. Call Kelly Ranta, our fabulous Recreation Director to enquire at (705) 859-3219 or check out the community calendar at https://www.assiginack.ca/events

Good luck to all athletes who will be competing next week.
06/01/2026

Good luck to all athletes who will be competing next week.

This Wednesday at 5:30-8:00! Looking to get more involved? Come check it out!
05/25/2026

This Wednesday at 5:30-8:00! Looking to get more involved? Come check it out!

Address

156 Arthur Street
Manitowaning, ON
P0P1N0

Telephone

+18005400179

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