Voting will be open on Wednesday October 14, 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.

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

No, each person is entitled to only 1 vote for each office, no matter how many properties they own in Lake of Bays.

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.

• If you are required to provide proof of identity and residence, please check this list for acceptable voter identification: Ontario Regulation 304/13 - Voter Identification

To find out who is running in the 2026 Municipal Election view the Short List of Certified Candidates (when it becomes available)

No, you must vote for a candidate representing the ward you live in/property is located in.

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

Yes. Non-resident tenants can register with EO, provided they submit proof of identity and tenancy for the qualifying property. Acceptable documentation is listed on the Register to Vote website. 

Yes. Non-resident spouses can register with EO, as long as they submit proof of identity and proof of the spouse’s ownership or tenancy. Acceptable documentation is listed on the Register to Vote website. 

Simply Voting Inc. provides an Internet & Telephone Voting System for Municipal Elections. The Simply Voting
system is secure and protects the secrecy of your vote. 

Review the Simply Voting Security & Reliability Information.