News and Public Notices

On international GIS Day, the Huntsville and Lake of Bays Shared Services GIS Team was spotlighted by ESRI Canada in a video for their innovative Weather Engine map dashboard.

The proposed by-laws will come before the Township of Lake of Bays Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held in a hybrid setting (in-person and electronically), on the 9th day of December, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is gearing up for the 37th annual Project Porchlight Food Drive in support of the Salvation Army.

The Township of Lake of Bays is excited to share that upgrades at Norway Point Park are now finished! While the work wrapped up this fall, the refreshed park will be ready for everyone to enjoy when the warm weather returns in 2026.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - As winter weather returns, the Township of Lake of Bays reminds residents, visitors, and contractors that parking vehicles in a manner that interferes with winter operations, including snow plowing, sanding, and road maintenance, is prohibited.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - At the November 11 Council Meeting, staff presented the Draft 2026 Budget and Business Plan (BBP). 

(Lake of Bays, ON) - In a recent case, the Township of Lake of Bays secured fines against a homeowner and a contractor who began construction without the required permits. The homeowner pleaded guilty to violating both the Ontario Building Code Act and the Planning Act, resulting in a $10,000 fine. The contractor pleaded guilty to one Planning Act offence and received a $4,000 fine.

(Lake of Bays, ON) – During the Council Meeting on November 11, 2025, staff will present the Draft 2026 Budget and Business Plan for Council’s consideration. The draft, now available for public review, balances the need to maintain current service levels while addressing new and growing demands across the community.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is seeking passionate and engaged members of the community to join the service as volunteer firefighters.

The proposed by-laws will come before the Township of Lake of Bays Council for consideration at its regular meeting to be held in a hybrid setting (in-person and electronically), on the 11th day of November, 2025, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.