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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...

Residents and seasonal property owners now have a new, convenient place to drop off household waste, recycling, and organics in the Bracebridge area. 

The District Municipality of Muskoka celebrated the official opening of the Lake Muskoka Depot in Bracebridge today, marking an important milestone in the Bin Site Transition Project. 

The depot is located at 1770 Beaumont Dr, Bracebridge, ON, and opened for service last Saturday,...

Residents are already sharing their priorities and helping guide decisions for the future of Muskoka.

Since launching earlier this month, the District's 2027 Budget Survey has received strong participation from residents across the community. The feedback received is helping staff and Council better understand what matters most to the people who live, work, and visit Muskoka.

Every year, the budget helps determine how services are delivered, how infrastructure is maintained, and where future...

Muskoka, ON – The Province of Ontario reaffirmed its support for the District of Muskoka's Lake System Health Water Quality Monitoring Program through a $479,750 investment from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. This ongoing provincial support strengthens efforts to protect water quality across the region’s lakes, rivers, and other waterways, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and sustainable for...