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Residents and seasonal property owners in the Georgian Bay area now have more time to drop off their household waste, recycling, and organics.

The District Municipality of Muskoka will be extending summer hours at the South Gibson and Honey Harbour depots, effective August 4, 2026. More than 200 residents shared their feedback through a survey, helping shape the new schedule to better meet community needs.

The extended hours build on the Bin...

Looking for fun ways to keep kids active and curious this summer? Getting outside is a great way for children to explore, learn, and connect with the natural world around them. Studies show that when kids spend time in nature at a young age, they grow up having a greater understanding and awareness of the environment and why it is important to protect it.¹ By helping kids explore the outdoors, we can encourage the future generations to care and protect the natural world.

Many residents, cottagers...

The District Municipality of Muskoka is inviting residents, business owners, visitors, and community organizations to review the draft recommendations for its first-ever Transportation Master Plan and share their feedback.

The Transportation Master Plan will guide how people and goods move throughout Muskoka over the next 30 years. Feedback received during the first two phases of the project helped shape the draft recommendations,...

Residents and seasonal property owners in the Muskoka Lakes area now have a convenient option for managing their household waste, recycling, and organics.

The District Municipality of Muskoka officially celebrated the opening of the Southwood Depot in Muskoka Lakes earlier this week, marking another important milestone in the ongoing Bin Site Transition Project.

Located at 4184 Southwood Road, Torrance, ON, the new depot opened...

Muskoka, ON – The District is inviting residents, property owners, businesses, and community partners to learn more about proposed Flood Plain Mapping and Policy updates (part of Component 3: Environmental Resiliency) to the Muskoka Official Plan at an upcoming public information session on Thursday, July 23.

The proposed revisions to the Muskoka Official Plan include changes related to updated floodplain mapping, and other...

We’re looking for community members to take part in a short website navigation exercise to help us understand how easy it will be to find information on our new website.

Participants will be asked to complete a few common tasks using a simplified version of the website menu. There are no right or wrong answers. We’re interested in learning how people naturally look for information so we can create a website that is easy for...

More Frequent Flooding Impacts Communities and Businesses

The flooding in Muskoka this spring was very close to the levels seen in the 2019 flood, the worst flood on record in Muskoka. There have now been two intense and dangerous floods just

Recognizing the achievements of staff across public works

The District of Muskoka is proud to recognize several staff members who have recently achieved significant professional certifications and designations, demonstrating their commitment to excellence, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality services to our communities. 

Water and Wastewater

• Isabella Barletta – Wastewater Treatment Class 1 (WWT1)
• Dave Lettress – Wastewater Collection Class 1 (WWC1) and Wastewater Treatment Class 1 (WWT1)
• Derek...