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 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
  •  There are two OPP detachments in Muskoka - one in Bracebridge and one in Huntsville. The Midland detachment serves the Township of Georgian Bay. Find your local OPP detachment
  • Each local OPP detachment commander reports to the Muskoka District Council through the Finance and Corporate Services Committee.
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.  

In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

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70 Pine Street
Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3

Phone: 705-645-2100
Fax: 705-645-5319

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