News and Public Notices

Accessible door openers at the Municipal Office are temporarily out of service.

Township crews are advising of water on the roadway at the following locations: Fairy Falls Road near 1077 and Fairy Falls Road near 1176

Motorists are asked to use caution when travelling in these areas and avoid driving through pooled or flowing water where possible.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - The Township of Lake of Bays continues to manage spring flooding as a flood warning remains in effect across the area.

Free compost available April 22 at four locations while supplies last

(Lake of Bays, ON) - This Earth Day, the Township of Lake of Bays is inviting residents to give their gardens a healthy start while reducing waste through the Annual Compost Giveaway.

(Lake of Bays, ON) - At its April 14, 2026, meeting, Council for the Township of Lake of Bays approved a Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program (SSMIP) that will introduce phased, risk-based inspections of private septic systems over time.

Flood Warning in effect for our area until Wednesday, April 22

The Ministry of Natural Resources Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District has issued a Flood Warning for area watersheds, including the Muskoka River watershed. Flooding is imminent or occurring within specific watercourses and municipalities.

Flood Watch in effect for our area until Friday, April 17

The Ministry of Natural Resources Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District has issued a Flood Watch for area watersheds, including the Muskoka River watershed...

Residents interested in learning more about serving on Council are invited to attend a regional information session April 30, 2026...

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays is inviting residents to review and comment on proposed updates to the Hobby Farm provisions in the Community Planning Permit By-law 2021-111.

With the warmer weather approaching, it is time to think about the significant impact it has on wildfires – how they start, how aggressively they spread, and how long they burn. As fire danger ratings change during the summer season, it is important to be aware of the current rating and take precautionary steps to reduce your risk of starting a fire.

Starting April 1, the Muskoka Fire Danger Rating will be set at LOW. While the rating is LOW, daytime burning restrictions are now in place across most of the District...