by Friends Of Muskoka | Jun 12, 2023 | News
Is it a boat or a house? That’s the question the Gloucester Pool Cottagers’ Association (GPCA), along with over 30 other lake associations, have asked the federal Minister of Transport to weigh in on. Currently, Transport Canada classifies these houses as ‘vessels’...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Jun 9, 2023 | News
In our last newsletter, we described the damage that the Ford government’s Bill 23 would wreck on Ontario cottage country and beyond should it be passed into law. We implored you to write letters. You did. And it worked! In April, the Ford government passed the...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Jun 9, 2023 | Survey
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is encouraging the public to share details of their experiences with Short Term Rental Properties in Muskoka Lakes. “The use of short-term rental accommodation properties has increased immensely over the past few years, not only Muskoka...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Feb 17, 2023 | Survey
In January, Muskoka property owners should have received notice in the mail of the District of Muskoka’s Second Home Survey. Please take a moment to fill in this important survey. Survey closes February 27th. The Second Home Survey is conducted every few years and...
by Friends Of Muskoka | Dec 1, 2022 | News
Bill 23 passed. They did not hear us. Time to make some more noise. On November 28th the Ford Government passed Bill 23 – the More Homes Built Faster Act – despite significant opposition from all sides. While we support the building of attainable and affordable...