Police Services
Police services in Muskoka are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on a fee-for-service basis. Police services are a financial responsibility of The District Municipality of Muskoka, funded through property tax revenue.
The OPP provides policing services to 324 municipalities across Ontario. Their services include public safety, traffic safety, municipal policing, and more.
The OPP is obligated to recover the cost of these services provided. Effective January 1, 2015 the New OPP Billing Model has been approved for implementation and phase in by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.
If it is an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
| Local Detachments |
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| Community Policing and Reporting |
| The OPP and Muskoka District Council have implemented a community-based policing model based on feedback and advice reported by Community Policing Committees and the Area Municipalities. |
| Emergency Contact |
| In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately. Public inquiries, feedback and community watch initiatives should be reported by calling 1-888-310-1122. |
| Citizen Self Reporting |
| The online Citizen Self Reporting system allows residents to report occurrences without having to go to an OPP detachment. All submissions will be reviewed by an OPP officer, you may be contacted to provide more information. NOTE: a valid email address is required to submit a report. |
Fire Services
Fire Services are provided by our Area Municipalities. You can access information about fire and emergency planning:
Town of Bracebridge 705-645-5264
Town of Gravenhurst 705-687-3414 Ext. 255
Town of Huntsville 705-789-5201
Township of Georgian Bay 705-538-2337 x248
Township of Lake of Bays 705-635-2272
Township of Muskoka Lakes 705-765-3156
Please see our maps for help locating which area municipality you are located in.