News and Public Notices

Please note that the Council of the Township of Lake of Bays will consider proposed By-law 2026-042, Sewage System Maintenance Inspection Program, at its March 10, 2026, meeting...

Two planned power outages will take place in the Township on Sunday, March 1, 2026, and Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Limits are put in place each spring to protect our roads while the frost is coming out of the ground. From the late winter thaw to about the end of May, the Highway Traffic Act requires reduced weights on municipal roads.

Spring is on the way, and construction season will begin soon on the Muskoka Main Streets project along Muskoka Road 117 in Baysville. As work gets ready to resume, the District is hosting another community drop in event to reconnect with residents and share what to expect this spring.

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 10th day of March, 2026, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.

Update: The investigation into yesterday morning’s incident involving a municipal plow truck and a school bus in the Baysville area has concluded. All students were safe, there were no injuries, and the investigation is now closed.

Canadian flags at municipal facilities have been lowered to half‑mast in recognition of the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

(Lake of Bays, ON) The Township of Lake of Bays will launch a Baysville Farmers’ Market for the 2026 season, ensuring the community continues to have access to a local market after the previous private operator stepped away.

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 10th day of February, 2026, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning.