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The District of Muskoka is launching the summer Lakeside Waste Collection program in the Township of Muskoka Lakes on Sunday, May 23, 2021.  

Every Sunday this summer, Lakeside Waste Collection trucks will be at locations in the Township of Muskoka Lakes during scheduled times, to accept household bagged garbage and recycling. This special collection is intended for residents whose homes are only accessible by boat. 

For more information on Lakeside Waste Collection including...

The District of Muskoka, Muskoka Landing, Fairvern and Muskoka Shores are excited to announce the Muskoka Care Career Expo, an online virtual event to connect our community with care-related employment opportunities in Muskoka.

• Thursday, May 27, 2021
• 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Register for the online Muskoka Care Career Expo and connect directly with Care employers hiring now. Visit www.muskoka.on.ca/CareCareerExpo for more information and to register for the Expo.

Who Should Attend?

Is care your calling?...

The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) is pleased to announce the launch of the 2021 Muskoka Community Grant Program on the Engage Muskoka Platform.

The District supports the enhancement of community well-being with a focus on improving a positive quality of life for our most vulnerable population. One way of helping to achieve this goal is through community-funded programs.

The 2021 Community Grant Program is kicking off with the release of third-wave funding made available through...

7 am Collection – Crews are Starting a Bit Earlier!

Beginning Monday, May 31, 2021 crews will begin curbside collection at 7 am.

We’re working closely with our contractor to find better and more efficient ways of getting your waste collected. We need your help!

On your collection day, please set materials at the curb for 7 am.

It has become necessary for crews to begin earlier as we are managing more garbage and recycling each week and more time is needed daily to complete routes. It is less...

The District Municipality of Muskoka is pleased to have resumed the Resort Policy Review project for Muskoka.  Lead by Meridian Planning Consultants Ltd., this project continues initial work from 2017 that was undertaken as part of the comprehensive review of the Muskoka Official Plan.

This project aims to update the policy framework to guide resort development and redevelopment across Muskoka in a way that is consistent with good planning principles.

Public Working Sessions Scheduled

Public...