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District Council Approves Speed Limit Changes on Three Bracebridge Roads
Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2026 01:21 PM
Changes follow the first area-wide review under the District’s updated Speed Limit Policy
Muskoka, ON -- District Council has approved speed limit changes on three sections of District roads in Bracebridge following an area-wide review of road conditions, traffic speeds, surrounding land uses and safety.
The changes were approved on August 20, 2026, and will take effect once new speed limit signs are installed.
The following speed limit changes were approved:
- Muskoka Road 20 (Doe Lake Road): The speed...
Safety Improvements Coming to Muskoka Road 118 West Between Balls Drive and Westmall Road
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 03:04 PM
Temporary barriers will be replaced with a concrete curb and asphalt median while long-term planning continues
Changes are coming to Muskoka Road 118 West between Balls Drive and Westmall Road to improve the current set-up while continuing to support safer travel through the area.
Temporary concrete barriers installed in early 2025 will be replaced with a concrete curb and asphalt median. The updated median will continue to restrict left turns while the District completes long-term planning for...
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More Than 1,100 Turtle Eggs Protected During Twelve Mile Bay Road Improvements
Posted on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:18 PM
Partnership helps protect turtles and other important species during road construction
More than 1,100 turtle eggs from four different turtle species were safely collected and protected during recent road work along Twelve Mile Bay Road.
The work was part of a partnership between Moose Deer Point First Nation, Generations Effect and the District Municipality of Muskoka. Generations Effect is a social enterprise of Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere.
Protecting Turtle Nests and Eggs at Risk During...
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South Gibson and Honey Harbour Depots Extend Hours to Better Serve Residents
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2026 04:16 PM
You Asked. We Listened! Community feedback helps shape new extended hours.
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...
Climate Corner July 2026: Connect Kids with Nature This Summer
Posted on Monday, July 27, 2026 12:08 PM
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...
District proposal aims to build better and create more non-market affordable rental homes
Posted on Thursday, July 23, 2026 03:29 PM
Learn more and complete the survey by Friday, August 7
Muskoka, ON - Affordable housing is an issue in Muskoka and beyond. Building is costly and takes time. However, there is an opportunity to build homes better and faster to support housing for everyone.
To get people into homes faster and save on construction costs, District of Muskoka Council is considering creating a separate corporation to own and operate a factory that uses robotics to construct and rapidly deliver non-market housing. This...
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Moving Muskoka Forward Together
Posted on Monday, July 13, 2026 12:32 PM
Transportation Master Plan Enters Final Phase of Public Engagement
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,...
More Ways to Manage Waste: Southwood Depot Opens in Muskoka Lakes
Posted on Friday, July 10, 2026 12:59 PM
New supervised depot provides a convenient and reliable waste disposal option
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...
Fairvern Redevelopment Approved for Two Additional Long-Term Care Beds
Posted on Thursday, July 09, 2026 12:34 PM
New approval increases capacity to support seniors in Muskoka
Muskoka, ON– The District of Muskoka has received approval from the Ministry of Long-Term Care to add two additional beds to the new Fairvern Long-Term Care Home currently under construction in Huntsville. The approval increases the home's capacity from 160 to 162 beds and will help meet the growing need for long-term care services in Muskoka.
The new Fairvern home is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in late...
Shaping Muskoka’s Future: Official Plan Update
Posted on Wednesday, July 08, 2026 09:20 AM
Information session on July 23 will highlight proposed revisionsto floodplain mapping
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...