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Check, update or add your information ahead of the 2026 Municipal Election!
Voting in the municipal election is an important way to help shape the future of the Township of Lake of Bays.
Advanced voting begins October 14, 2026.
Voter Information Letters (VILs) will be mailed before voting opens.
All residents of Lake of Bays must be on the Register of Voters to cast a ballot during municipal elections.
Now you can register once to vote in both provincial and local elections. Visit RegisterToVoteON.ca for information on eligibility, registration, and how to confirm, update, or add yourself to the Register.
Lake of Bays uses internet and telephone voting for the 2026 Municipal Election. Your Voter Information Letter (VIL) will include:
You can vote using:
This method is accessible and allows you to vote from anywhere. If you need help, you can vote in person at the Election Help Centre during the voting period.
You can vote in the municipal election if, on Election Day, you are:
Ways you may qualify:
Important notes:
Lake of Bays is divided into wards.
You can only vote for candidates in the ward where you:
If you need help voting or do not have access to a computer or internet, you can visit the Election Help Centre.
Location:
Township of Lake of Bays Municipal Office
1012 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight, ON
By June 1, 2026, through the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the October 2026 municipal and school board elections. MPAC is legislatively required to collect school support information.
Voting will be open on Wednesday October 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM. It will remain open until the close of the election on Monday October 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
As the voting method is by telephone and through the internet, there is no need for proxy voting.
Eligible voters can cast their votes using the internet from anywhere in the world, or by using a touch-tone phone from anywhere in the World.
Can I get a demo of the system and ask questions?
To view a demo of the voting process watch the Simply Voting internet & telephone voting system video.
If you have any questions email vote@lakeofbays.on.ca
If I own more than one property in Lake of Bays, can I vote more than once?
No, each person is entitled to only 1 vote for each office, no matter how many properties they own in Lake of Bays.
Where can I get in-person help/support?
The Election Help Centre will be set up at the Municipal Office located at 1012 Dwight Beach Road, Dwight. During the voting period starting on Wednesday October 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM, and ending Monday October 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM with voting kiosks for anyone seeking assistance to cast their vote.
When, where and how do I find out who the candidates are?
To find out who is running in the 2026 Municipal Election view the Short List of Certified Candidates (when it becomes available)
Are we voting for the District Chair?
No, this position is not elected at large. Please visit the District Municipality of Muskoka's Website for more information.
Can I vote for Ward candidates in a Ward other than the one I live in?
No, you must vote for a candidate representing the ward you live in/property is located in.
Where is the Election Help Centre?
The Township of Lake of Bays Election Help Centre will be located at the Municipal Office in Dwight during the voting period. Starting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and ending Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 PM, Council Chambers will be designated as the Election Help Centre where voting equipment and internet access at kiosk stations will be available.
Township of Lake of Bays Municipal Office
1012 Dwight Beach Rd, Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
Other municipal locations, such as the Dwight and Baysville Public Libraries, are available to provide internet access for individuals that do not have access to a computer device and/or internet.
Check for hours of operation during the voting period by contacting the Dwight or Baysville Public Library:
Dwight Branch Library (Located in the Community Centre)
1014 Dwight Beach Road Dwight, Ontario P0A 1H0
Phone: (705) 635-3319
Baysville Branch Library (Located in the Community Centre)
10 University St., Box 201, Baysville, Ontario P0B 1A0
Phone: (705) 767-2361
Your ward determines which Councillor you vote for in the municipal election.
Use the interactive map below to find out which ward your property is located in
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