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PO Box 129, 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0 Tel: 705-765-3156 Fax: 705-765-6755 Website PO Box 129, 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0 Tel: 705-765-3156 Fax: 705-765-6755 Website: www.muskokalakes.ca 2011 INDEX Greetings from the Mayor 3 Contact Information 4 Township Structure 5 Township History 5 Township Geography 6 Municipal Officials 6 Municipal Representatives 7 Area and Population 8 Demographics 10 Services 12 Marine Information 16 Places of Worship 16 Municipal Cemeteries 17 Emergency Services 18 Medical Services 19 Township Departments 20 Garbage & Recycling 23 Sewage & Water Treatment 23 Transportation 24 Education 25 Weather 28 Communications 29 Map of the Township of Muskoka Lakes 30 Statistics Canada information is used with the permission of Statistics Canada. Users are forbidden to copy the data and redisseminate them, in an original or modified form, for commercial purposes, without permission from Statistics Canada. Information on the availability of the wide range of data from Statistics Canada can be obtained from Statistics Canada's Regional Offices, its World Wide Web site at www.statcan.ca, and its toll-free access number 1-800-263-1136. *Statistics will be updated when further Census information is released.* Welcome What a privilege it is for me to be the Mayor of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, and to welcome you to our community and services. Muskoka Lakes is an amazing place to both live and visit. We are home to 80 lakes and our opportunities to really embrace the outdoors are endless, including terrific trails, boating, swimming, fishing, golfing and cycling. Layered on to our outdoor tapestry is an ever expanding and extremely vibrant visual and performing arts community. One of the hallmarks of our Township is the ready public access to our pristine water. In addition to 37 public docks, 19 public boat ramps and 10 public beaches we also enjoy such unique water features as the Port Carling Locks and the Bala Falls. There is nothing like sitting on a park bench in the summer, overlooking the sparkling water, and licking a Muskoka ice cream cone. Perfect. Muskoka Lakes is more than just a summer destination, and tourism now spans all four seasons. In addition to our great winter trails for snowshoeing and snowmobiling we have ongoing family focused events throughout the year, including our Cavalcade of Fall Colours, Cranberry Festival, Winterfest and of course, our Spring and Fall Art and Studio Tours. Muskoka Lakes really is the land of recreation and opportunity, attracting a growing level of day and overnight visitors, cottagers and permanent residents. Muskoka resorts are iconic, focusing on our traditional social and recreational heritage while offering full luxury services and amenities. There is a very entrepreneurial focus to our business development initiatives, continually adding diverse employment and dimension to our communities. We look forward to helping you have an incredible Muskoka experience. Please contact us if there is any further information or assistance that you require. Sincerely, Alice Murphy, Mayor Township of Muskoka Lakes 3 COMMUNITY PROFILE 2011 CONTACT INFORMATION TOWNSHIP OF MUSKOKA LAKES Mayor Alice Murphy Walt. Schmid, CAO Stephen Rettie, Treasurer 1 Bailey Street PO Box 129 Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0 Phone: (705) 765-3156 Fax: (705) 765-6755 Hours: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:00pm Website: www. muskokalakes.ca Email: [email protected] DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA John Klinck, Chair Mr. Jim Green, CAO 70 Pine Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3 Phone: (705) 645-2231 1-800-461-4210 *within 705 area code only Administration Fax: (705) 645-5319 Planning Fax: (705) 646-2207 Public Works Fax: (705) 645-7599 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm (Labour Day to Victoria Day) Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm (Summer Hours) Website: www.muskoka.on.ca Email: [email protected] 4 COMMUNITY PROFILE 2011 FEDERAL AND PROVINCIAL REPRESENTATIVES The Honourable Tony Clement, MP Parry Sound-Muskoka Constituency Office 2-202 Main Street West Huntsville, ON P1H 1X9 Tel: (705) 789-4640 Fax: (705) 789-8857 E-Mail: [email protected] Norm Miller, MPP Parry Sound-Muskoka Constituency Office 165 Manitoba Street, Unit 1 Bracebridge, ON P1L 1S3 Tel: (705) 645-8538 (888) 267-4826 Fax: (705) 645-8148 Email: [email protected] TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE The District Municipality of Muskoka was established January 1, 1971 and is comprised of six area municipalities; the Town of Gravenhurst, the Town of Bracebridge, the Town of Huntsville, the Township of Lake of Bays, the Township of Georgian Bay and the Township of Muskoka Lakes. The District Municipality of Muskoka represents the upper tier in a two- tiered government system. The District is responsible for regional matters. The six area municipalities represent the lower tiers and are responsible for issues relating to their jurisdiction. The Township of Muskoka Lakes has one mayor, and nine municipal councillors. Township Council is comprised of the Mayor plus 3 elected members from each respective ward; A, B & C. The Mayor and one Councillor from each ward also sit on District Council. Township Council is elected and serves a four-year term. TOWNSHIP HISTORY The Township of Muskoka Lakes was established in 1971 and is an amalgamation of several former municipalities including the Township of Cardwell, the Township of Watt, the United Townships of Medora and Wood, the Town of Bala, the Village of Port Carling, the Village of Windermere and a portion of the former Township of Monck. 5 COMMUNITY PROFILE 2011 TOWNSHIP GEOGRAPHY The Township of Muskoka Lakes is situated at the southern tip of the Canadian Shield. The craggy cliffs that rise above lakes and roadways date back to the days when life first began on this planet. About two million years ago, this section of the Shield was covered by a series of glaciers, which carved out the numerous lakes that define the municipality today. The Township of Muskoka Lakes encompasses a large geographic area around Lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph. Within the 781.6 sq kilometres lie 80 lakes. The natural beauty of the shorelines and the abundance of wildlife make Muskoka Lakes a pre-eminent tourism destination. While the Canadian Shield is a challenge to farmers, pockets of tillable land support a thriving local agricultural community. Whether you prefer small communities, rural areas, country settings or spectacular waterfront properties, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has it all. The municipality has encouraged positive growth, while at the same time protecting the historic significance, character and natural beauty of the area. The communities of Bala and Port Carling are the largest urban centres. Bala is located at the confluence of Lake Muskoka and the Moon River. Port Carling is situated between Lakes Rosseau and Muskoka. Depending where you live in the Township of Muskoka Lakes you will find yourself relatively close to towns such as Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Huntsville and Parry Sound. The city of Barrie is about an hour’s drive away, while North Bay, Sudbury and Toronto are easily accessible in about a two hours drive. MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Walt Schmid TREASURER Stephen Rettie, CA CLERK Cheryl Mortimer, AMCT PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT Leonard Troup, AMCT, CRS. (S), CMM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR Neil Donald, CBCO DIRECTOR OF PLANNING Stephen Fahner, BA (Hon), AMCT, CMM III MCIP, RPP FIRE CHIEF Richard Hayes MANAGER OF PARKS, RECREATION Lise Saumur AND FACILITIES 6 COMMUNITY PROFILE 2011 MUNICIPAL REPRESENTATIVES Alice Murphy Box 222 MAYOR (705) 762-0775 (home) Bala, ON Mayor [email protected] (705) 765-3156 (work) P0C 1A0 2381 Musk Rd 169 District & Ruth Nishikawa Torrance, ON Township [email protected] (705) 762-0622 P0C 1M0 Councillor Brad Burgess Box 645 (705) 762-1925 (h) Township Ward A Bala, ON (705) 762-4422 (b) Councillor [email protected] P0C 1A0 (705) 762-4322* Bob McTavish Box 651 Township (705) 762-0526 Bala, ON [email protected] Councillor (705) 762-2787* P0C 1A0 Box 128 District & Allen Edwards Windermere, ON Township [email protected] (705) 769-2214 P0B 1P0 Councillor 1208 Beaumaris Donald Furniss Rd Township Ward B (705) 764-1757 (h) RR #1 [email protected] Councillor (705) 645-1516 (b) Utterson, ON P1L 1W8 Box 173 Gault McTaggart Township Windermere, ON [email protected] (705) 769-1180 Councillor P0B 1P0 Phil Harding 1003 Ranwood Rd District & (705) 706-5495 Port Carling, ON Township [email protected] (647) 402-6678 P0B 1J0 Councillor Jean-Ann Baranik Box 445 (705) 765-6221 (h) Township [email protected] Ward C Port Carling, ON (705)765-1162 (b) Councillor P0B 1J0 (705) 765-5290* PO Box 447 Ron Brent Township Bala, ON [email protected] (705) 644-7040 (cell) Councillor P0C 1A0 * Fax Numbers 7 COMMUNITY PROFILE 2011 AREA AND POPULATION Area of Municipalities The Township of Muskoka Lakes has the largest land area 18.40% of the six 13.50% 17.50% municipalities within the District of Muskoka at 781.55 sq. kilometres – 20.4% of 14.00% 20.40% the entire area of the 16.10% District of Muskoka. The Township’s boundaries stretch Bracebridge Georgian Bay Gravenhurst from the Severn River Huntsville Lake of Bays Muskoka Lakes in the south to the Huntsville border in Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 the north. Currently the POPULATION Source: Statistics Canada, Census 2006 Township of www.statcan.ca ‐ October 27, 2008 Muskoka Lakes and District Municipality of Muskoka, has a population 2004 Second Home Study www.muskoka.on.ca density of 8.3 people per square kilometre. The Township of 35000 Muskoka Lakes 30000 25000 People 6227 experiences an 20000 7065 24946 of 10930 increase in 15000 15652 14684 18280 11439 poopulation six 10000 11046 5000 2340 3570 6467 times over during Number 0 the summer months. This is the largest population increase in the District of Permanent Population Seasonal Population Muskoka.
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