News

As part of National Palliative Care Week, May 4-10, 2025, the Township of Lake of Bays has raised the
flag of Hospice Huntsville. Hospice Huntsville provides quality care and support to individuals and their
families in the Huntsville area who are seeking end-of-life care.

The Township of Lake of Bays is continuing its review of the Official Plan, a document that will guide growth, development, and land use over the next 25 years.

The Township of Lake of Bays invites residents to apply for the Habitat and Biodiversity Fund. This program offers grants to support small projects that help nature thrive in the community.

The Lake of Bays Community Centre in Baysville has welcomed some charming new forest friends. A stunning new sculpture by woodcarver Jake Rhodes has been unveiled at the facility. This piece, which took over 80 hours to complete and weighs approximately 250 pounds, adds a unique local touch to the centre.

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) – Bracebridge-Minden-Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch bulletin continues for the area until Friday, May 2, 2025.

Residents should expect water levels and river flows to remain high through April 25-27
weekend and into the week of April 28- May 2.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays proposes to enact by-laws pursuant to Sections 9 and 35 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to:

The Township of Lake of Bays is pleased to announce the return of the Annual Compost Giveaway, taking place on Earth Day, April 22, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m.. Free, high-quality compost will be available for residents to pick up.

The Muskoka Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications to the Lake of Bays Community Education Bursary are now being accepted. This bursary is a newly established stream within the Lake of Bays Community Fund.