Township of Muskoka Lakes

Township of Muskoka Lakes The Municipal Office is open Monday to Friday from 8:15am-4:00pm, excluding statutory holidays.

The Township of Muskoka Lakes was
established in 1971, amalgamating
several former municipalities
including the Townships of Cardwell
and Watt, the United Townships
of Medora and Wood, the Town of
Bala, the Villages of Port Carling and
Windermere, and a portion of the
former Township of Monck. The Township of Muskoka Lakes has
one mayor and nine elected Municipal
Councillors, three from each ward (A,
B and C), serving a four-year term. The Mayor and one Councillor from
each ward also sit on District Council.

Please join us in welcoming Richard Clark to the Township of Muskoka Lakes!Richard has joined the Township as our new Di...
09/15/2026

Please join us in welcoming Richard Clark to the Township of Muskoka Lakes!

Richard has joined the Township as our new Director of Development Services and Environmental Sustainability, bringing nearly 25 years of planning and leadership experience to the role.

As Director, Richard will lead the Township’s Planning, Building, By-law and Economic Development departments, working with staff, Council and the community on development and environmental priorities across Muskoka Lakes.

We’re pleased to have Richard on the team and look forward to the experience and perspective he brings to Muskoka Lakes.

🔗 Read the full announcement: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/news/posts/township-of-muskoka-lakes-welcomes-new-director-of-development-services-and-environmental-sustainability/

09/15/2026

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...

Council and Committee return this Wednesday! Here are a few topics on the agenda that may be of interest: • Noise Contro...
09/15/2026

Council and Committee return this Wednesday! Here are a few topics on the agenda that may be of interest:

• Noise Control By-law Update: The proposed Noise By-law 2026-069 will return to Planning Committee for further review and discussion. In the accompanying report, staff have recommended maintaining the proposed approach in which would allow staff to respond to nuisance noise concerns at any time of day and any type of property to assess whether a by-law contravention has occurred. (Find the staff report in the Planning Committee agenda under 13.a and b. or visit the project page at www.engagemuskokalakes.ca)

• Arena Action Plan (Port Carling Arena Design): Preliminary design concepts have been developed for the Port Carling Arena renovation. General/Finance Committee will review the concepts and consider a preferred option to guide the next stage of design. This is an early step in the process, with opportunities for community input to follow as the design is further developed. (Find the staff report in the General/Finance Committee agenda under 7.a. or visit the project page at www.engagemuskokalakes.ca)

• 2026 Spring Freshet / AMO Delegation: Mayor Kelley will provide an update on the latest delegation with the Ministry of Natural Resources that occurred at the AMO Conference in August, and the most recent correspondence/letter received from the MNR. (Find the letter from the MNR in the General/Finance Committee agenda under 12.c.)

• 2026-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan: This plan and corresponding feedback from the community will be presented and discussed amongst Committee. (Find the staff report in the G/F Committee agenda under 9.d. or visit the project page at www.engagemuskokalakes.ca)

Schedule:
• General/Finance Committee | Wednesday, Sept 16 at 9 AM
• Council | Wednesday, Sept 16 at 1 PM
• Planning Committee | Thursday, Sept 17 at 9 AM

📄 Access the agenda and reports for the General/Finance Committee, Council and Planning Committee meetings here: https://muskokalakes.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx

🖥️ Watch live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuoLMdh99xYkFsufSgWXdYg

🗣️ Want to speak at a meeting? See the process here: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/township-hall/council-and-committees/speaking-at-a-meeting/

🔔 Stay updated on opportunities to share your input on future studies by registering for Engage Muskoka Lakes here: https://engagemuskokalakes.ca/

Discover what's happening in Muskoka Lakes this week!🧘‍♀️ Yoga on a Chair for Every Body (Sept 15 | 10 AM)🎥🗣️ Small Talk...
09/14/2026

Discover what's happening in Muskoka Lakes this week!

🧘‍♀️ Yoga on a Chair for Every Body (Sept 15 | 10 AM)
🎥🗣️ Small Talk: Watch and discuss the short film "The Mozart of Pickpockets" (Sept 15 | 11 AM)
🧩 LEGO Builders Club (Sept 15 | 4 PM)
🎨 Bala Plein Air - Weekly Art Group Sessions (Sept 16 | 9 AM)
📖 Story Time (Sept 16 | 10:30 AM)
🎲 Mah Jongg, Euchre & More! (Sept 17 | 1 PM)
🧶 Knitting Group (Sept 17 | 1 PM)
✂️ Design & print your own decal (Sept 17 | 5:15 PM)
🪡 Needle Felting Workshop (Sept 19 | 10 AM)
🧑‍🎨 Crafty Saturdays (Sept 19 | 10:30 AM)
🏃‍➡️ Windermere Terry Fox Run (Sept 20 | 9 AM)

Want to discover the history and heritage of Muskoka Lakes in a fun and engaging way? Visit the Muskoka Lakes Museum at 100 Joseph St., Port Carling!

For more information and community events happening this week and throughout the month, visit: https://calendar.muskokalakes.ca/default/Week

Subscribe to our community calendar to stay up to date on all things : https://calendar.muskokalakes.ca/default/Subscription

Muskoka Lakes Public Library

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

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⛸️ The ice is open! Public Ice Skating and Stick & Puck programs are back at the Port Carling Arena.🏒 View schedules at:...
09/09/2026

⛸️ The ice is open! Public Ice Skating and Stick & Puck programs are back at the Port Carling Arena.

🏒 View schedules at: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/recreation-leisure/arenas-and-recreational-programs/public-ice-skating/

🥅 Looking to rent ice? Contact 705-765-5725 or [email protected] for availability and booking.

Come with your own your skates, rentals are not available on site.

More ice is on the way, with programs at Bala Arena returning later this fall.

Here's to another great season at the rink!

All statutory planning notices for September are now available:• On the Township’s News webpage: https://www.muskokalake...
09/08/2026

All statutory planning notices for September are now available:

• On the Township’s News webpage: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/news/posts/september-2026-planning-notices-committee-of-adjustment-planning-committee/

• On the community notice boards at the Municipal Office
📍 1 Bailey St., Port Carling

Upcoming Meetings
• Sept. 14 | 9:00 a.m. – Committee of Adjustment
• Sept. 17 | 9:00 a.m. – Planning Committee
(Meeting details available at the link above)

ℹ️ Let's stay connected!
➜ Subscribe to 'Planning Notices' here: https://www.muskokalakes.ca/subscribe/
➜ For ongoing and real-time updates, visit the Planning Projects page here: https://engagemuskokalakes.ca/planning-projects

See a school bus ahead? Be ready for frequent stops and students nearby. 🚌Slow down, stay alert and allow a little more ...
09/08/2026

See a school bus ahead? Be ready for frequent stops and students nearby. 🚌

Slow down, stay alert and allow a little more time during your morning/afternoon commute. Together, we can help everyone get to and from school safely.

Here’s to a great school year, Muskoka Lakes!

Discover what's happening in Muskoka Lakes this week!🧘‍♀️ Yoga on a Chair for Every Body (Sept 8 | 10 AM)🎲 Mah Jongg, Eu...
09/08/2026

Discover what's happening in Muskoka Lakes this week!

🧘‍♀️ Yoga on a Chair for Every Body (Sept 8 | 10 AM)
🎲 Mah Jongg, Euchre & More! (Sept 10 | 1 PM)
🧶 Knitting Group (Sept 10 | 1 PM)
🧘‍♀️ Intro to Yoga in the Library with Candice (Sept 10 | 6 PM)
🌿 Mindfulness for Well-Being (Sept 11 | 10 AM)
🛝 Hanna Park Playground: Community Event (Sept 11 | 4 PM)
🖼️ Crafty Saturdays (Sept 12 | 10:30 AM)

Discover the history and heritage of Muskoka Lakes in a fun and engaging way at the Muskoka Lakes Museum (100 Joseph St., Port Carling).

For more information and community events happening this week and throughout the month, visit: https://calendar.muskokalakes.ca/default/Week

Subscribe to our community calendar to stay up to date on all things : https://calendar.muskokalakes.ca/default/Subscription

Muskoka Lakes Public Library

Address

1 Bailey Street
Port Carling, ON
P0B1J0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:15am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:15am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:15am - 4pm
Thursday 8:15am - 4pm
Friday 8:15am - 4pm

Telephone

705-765-3156

Website

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