News and Public Notices

The Muskoka Fire Danger Rating has been raised to Extreme, and a Total Fire Ban is now in effect across the District of Muskoka until further notice...

Notice of Adoption of By-law No. 2026-108 to designate Meredith House & Shadow Rock Cottage

1170 Units 1 & 2 South Portage Road, to be of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest pursuant to the provision of the Ontario Heritage Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18

The Township of Lake of Bays Municipal Office will close at 9:30 a.m. today, July 13, 2026.

Due to a sudden and unexpected loss affecting our municipal team, staff have been provided time to come together and support one another during this difficult time.

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 14th day of July, 2026, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. o’clock, in the morning. 

Applications have been received under the Township’s Noise Control By-law for exemptions that would allow amplified sound and related noise after 11:00 p.m.

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

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

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.