Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka

06/17/2026

The Township of Lake of Bays is developing our first ever Active Transportation Strategy!

What are your thoughts on how walking, cycling, and other active transportation options could be improved in our community?

Join us TOMORROW for an online public meeting to share your feedback on community priorities, needs, and opportunities related to walking, cycling, and trails.

📅Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕛 Time: 6:00 p.m.

To find out more and register, visit; https://ow.ly/gL4G50ZasCk
Your input will help shape the future of active transportation across the Township. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/17/2026

June is Stroke Awareness Month 🫀🧠
Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. Knowing the signs of stroke and acting FAST can save a life.

As part of Stroke Awareness Month, we're sharing a conversation featuring Holly, one of our team members, and local resident Robyn, who both experienced strokes at a young age. On Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare 'The Pulse' podcast, they share their stories to help raise awareness of stroke symptoms, the importance of immediate medical care, and the realities of recovery.

Did you know Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is our District Stroke Centre? We are incredibly fortunate to have access to specialized stroke care close to home and are proud to support stroke awareness efforts alongside MAHC.

🎙️ Listen to The Pulse podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/48MgI1FsdiQDVmjC2ULy8l?si=QlzUPL5eRiabMvRXKphNDg

06/17/2026

📬 Your 2026 property tax bill has been mailed and will be arriving soon. Want to make tax time easier? Consider a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan. It is a simple, convenient way to stay on track.

📧 Notice for eBilling customers: If you are signed up for eBilling, you will receive both a paper bill and an email bill this cycle. Both bills are the same. Please only pay once. Future bills will be sent by email only.

For more information about pre-authorized payments, property assessments, or to update your address, visit: https://ow.ly/c84p50Wamyg

06/16/2026

Have questions about the Muskoka Road 117 work in Baysville? ☕ Stop in, meet the project team, and get clear answers about what is happening and what to expect.

📍 Live in the area or drive through often? Swing by and have a chat and a coffee with the people behind the work!

🚧☕ Curious about how the MR 117 Muskoka Main Streets project is moving along? Have questions? Join us at the upcoming Construction Café!

This is a relaxed, come-and-go gathering. Grab a coffee, connect with the team, and ask your questions.

Current project information is available on our Engage Muskoka site: www.engagemuskoka.ca/mr117-baysville

📍Baysville Library, 10 University St.
🗓️ June 26 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come by anytime between these hours. We’d love to see you there!
Township of Lake of Bays, Muskoka

06/16/2026

🌽 Baysville Farmers’ Market is back! Come and enjoy starting Friday, June 26 at 11:00 a.m. at the Lake of Bays Community Centre. Want to explore more markets in the area? 👇
https://www.lakeofbays.on.ca/explore-and-play/farmers-markets/

Watch for our signs on Muskoka Road 117 and on Brunel Road!!

06/15/2026

The Township of Lake of Bays is pleased to announce that Shane Taylor has been appointed as Deputy Fire Chief, as the Township continues building toward an independent fire service.

“Some things are changing. Some things aren’t,” said Fire Chief Jeremy Alldred-Hughes. “Shane has spent more than 30 years serving Lake of Bays. He started here, trained here, and worked his way up through the ranks to Station Chief in Hillside. As we move through this transition, that kind of experience matters. It means the people leading your fire service intimately understand the roads, the challenges, and the community they serve. We’re proud to have Shane step into this role and help lead what comes next.”

06/14/2026

Get involved in the Township of Lake of Bays Active Transportation Strategy and share your input!

We are hosting an online public meeting to provide an overview of the strategy, present findings to date, and share your feedback on community priorities, needs, and opportunities related to walking, cycling, and trails.

📅Thursday, June 18, 2026
🕛 Time: 6:00 p.m.

Find out more and register at https://ow.ly/t6mH50Zas14
Your feedback will help shape the future of active transportation in the community.

06/11/2026

Public Notice | Gravel road dust control starts next week.

📅 Beginning the week of June 15, Public Works will be treating Township-maintained gravel roads across the community, covering about 100 km.

This annual work helps keep dust down and helps bind the gravel together, resulting in a more durable driving surface.

⚠️ Please slow down and use caution when driving through active work areas or on recently treated roads.

06/11/2026

Are you interested in getting active in your community more often, by walking, cycling, or using trails?

The Township of Lake of Bays is developing an Active Transportation Strategy to improve how people move around the community. The strategy will develop and prioritize a future network of walking, cycling and trails projects to meet the needs of people of all ages and abilities.

Find out more about the project and opportunities to get involved, including our upcoming Virtual Public Meeting on Thursday, June 18 at 6:00PM, by visiting the Engage project page at; https://ow.ly/EVBh50ZarOb