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  • Electrical Fire in Dwight Detached Garage

    (Huntsville / Lake of Bays) On April 25th around 7:45 pm Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Fighters from Station Two in Port Cunnington and Station One in Huntsville responded to reports of an electrical heater on fire in a detached garage on Spring Lake Road in Dwight.

  • Flood Watch is in Effect

    The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry – Bracebridge Minden Parry Sound District is advising area residents that a Flood Watch is in effect for the Muskoka River Watershed until
    Friday, May 3, 2024.

    For more information, please read the full Watershed Conditions Statement. 

  • Emergency Preparedness Event – Know the Risks, Protect Yourself

    (Huntsville / Lake of Bays) During Emergency Preparedness Week, the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department is hosting an Emergency Preparedness event. This free public event is an opportunity to talk with emergency response agencies to learn all about preparing for an emergency so you can keep yourself and your family safe.

  • Notice of Intent To Dispose Of Surplus Property - April 25, 2024

    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:

  • Proposed Amendments to User Fee By-Law 2023-189

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays will be considering proposed amendments to the User Fees & Charges By-law at the regularly scheduled meeting held on May 14, 2024.

  • Community Planning Permit By-law 2021-111 in Effect

    The Township of Lake of Bays is pleased to announce that as of April 18, 2024, the Community Planning Permit (CPP) By-law 2021-111 is now in force and effect.

    The By-law can be found on the Township’s website. All planning applications will now be processed and evaluated according to the Community Planning Permit By-law.

  • Forest Fire
    Public Presentation: Understanding Wildfires and Protecting Your Property with FireSmart

    If you missed the last two in-person presentations, you can now learn about Response and Operations, Wildland Fire Effects, and effective strategies to enhance your property's resilience to wildfires—all from the comfort of your home.

  • Fire Department Responds to Multiple Events on April 9 & 10

    On April 9th and 10th, crews from Station 1 Huntsville, Station 3 Hillside, Station 4 Baysville, and Station 5 Port Sydney of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department responded to multiple incidents in the community and provided mutual aid to Bracebridge and Gravenhurst.

  • People gathering compost from large pile
    Earth Day Compost Giveaway in Lake of Bays

    The Annual Compost Giveaway is happening again in Lake of Bays! On Earth Day, April 22, 2024, starting at 10 am, you can pick up free, quality compost at four locations in the municipality:

    • Lake of Bays Community Centre Arena, Baysville (10 University St)
    • Dorset Seniors Centre (5025 Muskoka Road 117)
    • Interlaken Old Firehall (2309 Limberlost Rd)
    • Dwight Branch Public Library Parking Lot (1014 Dwight Beach Rd)

Contact Us

Township of Lake of Bays
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A 1H0
705-635-2272
1-877-566-0005

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