News

The Township of Lake of Bays will be completing high-float resurfacing on the following roads:

• Billie Bear Road (1.8 km), end of Pavement to Bella Shores Road
• Seabreeze Road (2.0 km), Ten Mile Creek to Delbrooke intersection

Please be advised that Sarah Roberts has filed her nomination papers for the position of Councillor for Sinclair/Finlayson Ward for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The District of Muskoka is inviting residents to another drop-in construction café to discuss the Muskoka Road 117 project in Baysville.

Please be advised that the Lake of Bays Fire Rescue Fire Fest event will take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, resulting in a temporary road closure of Dwight Beach Road from 12:00 p.m. on July 1 until 12:00 a.m. on July 2. Residents and visitors are asked to plan accordingly and follow all posted signage, detours and parking regulations.

Please be advised that John Crowley has withdrawn his nomination for the position of District Councillor for Franklin/Sinclair Ward for the 2026 Municipal Election.

Please be advised that George Anderson has filed his nomination papers for the position of Councillor for Ridout Ward for the 2026 Municipal Election.

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating has been lowered to MODERATE. Small fires are permitted in most rural areas of Muskoka, keeping in mind that NO DAYTIME BURNING is allowed in Lake of Bays.

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays Fire Rescue is excited to invite residents and visitors to Fire Fest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Dwight Beach. This special community celebration will officially mark the launch of the newly branded Lake of Bays Fire Rescue Department. 

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays will hold another public meeting on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, as Council considers the Final Official Plan. The meeting will provide the public with another opportunity to comment before the plan moves forward for adoption.