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Muskoka Lakes Seeking Input on Short Term Rentals
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...
Cherokee Lane/Starboard Development at Gravenhurst Wharf
There is a proposal before Gravenhurst Council to develop a parcel of land in Muskoka Bay, at the east edge of Gravenhurst wharf. The proponent’s application has been deemed complete by the Town and the Town is now obtaining peer reviews of some...
Proposed Taboo Resort Expansion
Great Gulf Homes filed an application with the Town of Gravenhurst in April for a proposed expansion of the Taboo resort hotel complex on Lake Muskoka. The application seeks three zoning by-law amendments: Height: Increasing the permitted height by...
It’s Official! Minett Plan Approved by District Council
On July 18, Muskoka District Council approved both the Muskoka Official Plan Amendment No. 49 and the Township of Muskoka Lakes Official Plan Amendment No. 56, cementing in policy the rules that will govern development in Minett. At the June 23rd...
Maclean’s Article Profiles the Destruction on Sugarloaf Island
Maclean’s Magazine has profiled the massive destruction on Sugarloaf Island in this July 10th article entitled “Trouble in Paradise: A Toronto Real Estate Developer is Building a Mansion on Muskoka’s Exclusive Lake Joseph - and the Neighbours are...
This year, once again, we can all vote ONLINE!!
Vote ONLINE to keep Muskoka, MUSKOKA Respect. Protect. Preserve. Pass it on… Do you care about the quality of the lake water? Do you care about the amount of blasting and tree cutting along the waterfront….like on Sugarloaf Island on Lake Joseph?...
Second Call for Candidates!!
MUSKOKA NEEDS YOU!! Call for Candidates Several councillors and mayors have made the difficult decision not to run again in the Muskoka municipal election in October. Now, more than ever, Muskoka faces threats from irresponsible development that...