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MUSKOKA LAKES, ON – With the Victoria Day long weekend fast approaching, the Township would like to provide the following long weekend reminders:

Fire Rating

Under a low fire danger rating, small fires and fireworks are permitted. Residents are reminded that no daytime burning is allowed without a permit, use extreme caution at all times, never leave a fire unattended, and never have a fire if wind is above 16km/h.

For the up to date Fire Rating please call: 1-877-847-1577.

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The Total Fire Ban has been lifted, and the Fire Danger Rating is now set to Low. 

Under a low fire danger rating, small fires and fireworks are permitted, with the exclusion of flying lanterns. Residents are reminded that no daytime burning is allowed and to use extreme caution at all times.

Burn permits will be available for purchase. Permits are required between April 1 and October 31.

For the up to date Fire Rating please call: 1-877-847-1577.

With a lack of sufficient rainfall and extremely dry conditions, the Muskoka Fire Chiefs have issued a total FIRE BAN for Muskoka.

For more information on the Muskoka Fire Danger Rating, call 1 (877) 847-1577.

2022 reduced weight restrictions will be lifted effective Monday, May 16, 2022.

Every year during the period of March 1st to approximately May 31st, all roads under the jurisdiction of the Township of Muskoka Lakes are subject to reduced loads. For further information, please visit reduced load period. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at (705) 765-3156.

Due to drying conditions in the area, the Muskoka Asssociation of Fire Chiefs have raised the fire danger rating to High. 

Extreme caution must be taken with all open flames.

No daytime burning is allowed. Burn permits will not be sold.

Fireworks are prohibited in Muskoka Lakes when the rating is set to High or Extreme.

For the up to date Fire Rating please call: 1-877-847-1577.